Cullen College of Engineering

Accreditation

Five undergraduate degree programs are accredited by the Engineering Accreditation Commission of the Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology. The Computer Engineering degree program has been approved by the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board but has not been reviewed for Engineering Accreditation by the Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology.

Advanced Placement

Students are strongly encouraged to take the advanced placement and/or achievement tests in American history, English, chemistry, calculus, and political science prior to admission. College-level course work in these areas will be waived with appropriate scores. For more information, see the Admission, Advising, Orientation, and Registration section of this catalog.

College Fees

An Engineering Educational Resource Fee will be charged at $15.00 per semester credit hour for organized courses in engineering at the 1000 through 5000 level, and $6.00 per semester credit hour for organized courses in engineering at the 6000 level and above.

An Equipment Access Fee of $75 will be paid by any student enrolling in at least one three- or four- semester credit hour engineering course at or below the 5000 level. This fee will be paid per semester.

Course Load

The maximum course load students will be permitted to carry per semester is determined by consultation with their faculty advisor and is based on their grade point average for the previous semester and non-academic commitment.

Students should expect to devote a minimum of two to three hours of study time per week for each semester hour of course load. For example, if students have clear academic status and work 10 hours per week, they should carry a course load of no more than 15 semester hours. The study time for such a course load will be an additional 30 to 45 hours per week, bringing the total hours per week to 70, the equivalent of more than one and one-half full-time jobs.

Dean's List

Each fall and spring semester the college compiles the names of all undergraduate students who qualify for the Dean's List. Students whose semester grade point average is 3.50 or better on a minimum of 12 semester hours are eligible. The grade of S is not counted.

Students who earn grades of I (except in senior honors thesis courses), D, F, or U during the semester will not be considered for the Dean's List.

Special Programs

Cooperative Education Program

Cooperative Education is a program that enables students to receive career training with pay as they work with professionals in their major field of study. Most positions are offered on a full-time, alternating basis with two students at each job. While one student works, the other attends school; they trade places each spring, summer and fall terms. There are a few positions offered on a part-time schedule; these are known as parallel co-op jobs. Work experience is available in government, business, industry and human services, and will enhance students' academic training. This valuable experience will also be noted on their transcripts. For more information, contact the Co-op office at 713-743-4230.

PROMES

PROMES (pronounced "promise"), the Program for Mastery in Engineering Studies, provides support in the academic, social, and financial areas, with a strong emphasis on making students' first year in college a success. For more information see the Special Programs and Opportunities section of this catalog.