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Undergraduate Catalog
2005-2007
University Studies Division
Advising Resources
Contact Information
About the USD
Location and Hours
Advising Resources: Who the USD Serves
Texas Success Initiative (TSI)
Contact Information
| Division Office | 713-743-8982 |
| Fax | 713-743-8998 |
| Internet Address: | www.usd.uh.edu/ |
Program Director: Catherine Murphy, M.A., University of Houston
About the USD
The University Studies Division supports undergraduate students’ core curriculum study and improved academic success, especially during the freshman year. Students who choose not to declare a major at the point of admission to the University of Houston will be offered assistance through the USD that will help them later make an informed decision about a major field of study. All USD students will declare a major by the beginning of their junior year (60 credit hours), if they have not already done so.
The USD’s professional advising staff provides core curriculum, Texas Success Initiative (TSI), lower level prerequisite and alternative major advising.
Location and Hours
The University Studies Division is located in room 320 of the Student Service Center and is open Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. No appointment is necessary. As a convenience to evening students, USD is also open Monday and Tuesday evenings to 6:00 p.m. during the fall and spring semesters when classes are in session.
Advising Resources:
Who the USD Serves
The USD is the primary advising resource for:
- New students.
- Undeclared students.
- Students on Academic Warning.
- Students in transition.
- Prospective students.
- Alternative major exploration.
- Students seeking Texas Success Initiative (TSI) information.
- Advisor training and certification.
Texas Success Initiative (TSI)
The University Studies Division has the responsibility for TSI screening, advising, compliance monitoring, and remediation assignment. For current Texas Success Initiative program information, see the Admissions, Advising, Orientation, and Registration section of this catalog. The USD maintains a record of students’ TSI and other related scores and provides students with copies of TSI scores for area community college admission requirements and College of Education professional program requirements.
Last updated:
Tuesday, May 10, 2005 - 04:36 PM