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College of Technology
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Degree Plan
Change of Major
Prerequisites and Corequisites
Student Responsibility
Readmission from Suspension
Academic Grievance Policy
Accreditation
The degrees in Computer Engineering Technology, Electrical Power Engineering Technology, and Mechanical Engineering Technology are accredited by the Technology Accreditation Commission of the Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology, 111 Market Place, Suite 1050, Baltimore, Maryland, 21202, 410-347-7700.
Undergraduate Programs
Engineering Technology (ET)
Computer Engineering Technology 1
Construction Management Technology
Electrical Power Engineering Technology 1
Mechanical Engineering Technology 1
Surveying Engineering Technology
Human Development and Consumer Sciences (HDCS)
Consumer Science and Merchandising
Information and Logistics Technology (ILT)
Information Systems Technology
Supply Chain and Logistics Technology
Technology Leadership and Supervision
Graduate Program
For information on the Master of Science and Master of Technology programs, refer
to the
Graduate and Professional Studies catalog and the College of Technology Web page: www.tech.uh.edu/
Academic Advising
The goal of the Academic Services Center in the College of Technology is to ensure that each student has access to competent and consistent academic advising at all stages of the student's college career. All incoming freshmen and transfer students are required to go through orientation, where pertinent policies and procedures are introduced and potential problems are discussed.
Orientation for the college is handled in conjunction with the Dean of Students Office and is required for all new technology students. Once the student has been given an overview of the university and college, the undergraduate advisor helps the student with initial schedule planning and enrollment (registration). Thereafter, advisors are available on an ongoing basis to answer questions and provide guidance.
Academic advising is important:
- upon entering (freshman or transfer);
- to change a major;
- to declare a minor;
- to clarify any academic policy or procedure;
- to file a degree plan;
- to file petitions (Note: a petition is not considered valid until
it is signed by the department chair and the college dean); and
- at the beginning of the semester before graduation, to verify all requirements for graduation.
Degree Plan
After selecting a major field of study, and not later than the beginning of the junior year (60 semester hours), students should request that a degree plan be prepared through the Academic Services Center. Students declaring a minor must file a minor degree plan in the college of the minor. Students must meet all requirements of the catalog under which they are graduating. The official degree plan remains in effect unless a 13-month break in enrollment occurs.
Change of Major
Students must have a 2.00 minimum cumulative grade point average to change their majors to any of the college's degree programs, except Information Systems Technology which requires a 2.5 grade point average for all college level work attempted.
Students with less than a 2.00 cumulative grade point average are encouraged to obtain academic advising in their intended major; however, they are not eligible for admission to the major until the required grade point average is attained.
To apply for a change of major, consult the Academic Services Center Web site www.tech.uh.edu.
Prerequisites and Corequisites
Prerequisites and corequisites as specified under the course listings are strictly enforced by the College of Technology. For the most current listings of prerequisites and corequisites go to the online course catalog at: http://www.uh.edu/academics/catalog/tec/courses.html. Students who have taken prerequisites at other schools should make sure those courses are transferred and evaluated by the Office of Transfer Admissions, and if necessary, evaluation by petition by departments, before classes begin.
Students are responsible for taking prerequisites to courses in which they enroll. If course "A" is a prerequisite to course "B," it means that course "A" must be taken first. If course "A" is listed as a corequisite of course "B," courses "A" and "B" must be taken together. Students may be dropped regardless of drop deadline, from any class if the student lacks a prerequisite or corequisite. Students may not drop a course that is a corequisite for another course unless they also drop the corresponding course. Students should be aware that prerequisites are cumulative; if course "A" is listed as a prerequisite to course "B," then any course that is a prerequisite to course "A" also must be completed before the student enrolls in course "B."
Student Responsibility
A responsible student is a successful student. At the University of Houston, students are expected to conduct themselves in a mature and responsible manner, respect the opinions, rights, and personal property of others, and meet their financial obligations. Students are responsible for seeking help and guidance from all of the resources that the university makes available to them. They are expected to be proactive and remain informed about university dates and deadlines, and understand academic and disciplinary policies. They are responsible for communication with their professors, advisors, and university staff, and the commitment to being organized and prepared to learn. Above all, our students are expected to strive for honesty and academic integrity throughout their period of study at the University of Houston.
For more information on student responsibility see the Academic Regulations section of this catalog.
Readmission from Suspension
Any student suspended from the college for academic or disciplinary reasons is ineligible to enroll in classes during the designated period of suspension. After that specified period, students may apply for readmission. Readmission from suspension is neither automatic nor guaranteed. The student must express the desire for readmission and request initiation of the readmission process by completing a "Readmission from Suspension Petition," which can be picked up from the Academic Services Center, Room 108 T.
It is the student's responsibility to see that ALL college transcripts from ALL universities or colleges (UH and transfer schools) are included with the petition. If the student is in active enrollment at a community college or university, the student should request a progress report from the instructor and attach it to the petition.
The deadline dates for submitting the petition are as follows:
| Fall Semester: | July 1 |
| Spring Semester: | December 1 |
| Summer Semester: | May 1 |
A student readmitted from academic suspension enters on probation. The
following requirements must be met to avoid further academic action:
- Students must meet with an advisor each semester.
- Students may enroll in no more than 12 semester hours during the fall
and spring semesters, and no more than six semester hours during the
summer semester.
- Students must not earn any "I" or "F"
grades.
- A minimum semester GPA (2.0) must be earned each semester while on
academic probation.
- Additional conditions may be required.
Academic Grievance Policy
Students are encouraged to contact the instructor of record or submit written requests to the department chair whenever questions arise concerning a grade received in a course. Students have 90 days after the posting of a grade to appeal.
Issues of grievance regarding grades, course requirements and classroom procedures can occur. The first and best source for resolving the problem is with the professor. The university expects most issues to be resolved amicably and informally with the professor. In the event that an informal resolution is not possible, students may file a written grievance on a General Petition Form, available in department and college offices, and at the Registrar's Office, 128 Welcome Center. These forms must be filed with the professor within 90 calendar days of the posting of the final grades for the course. Appeals may be considered at the following levels, as necessary: professor, departmental chair, college dean, senior vice president for academic affairs (or designated representative at all levels). Faculty are required to retain all evaluated student material not previously returned for a six month period after the end of the last class of the semester evaluated.
Because assigning a grade for evaluating a student's work performance involves the faculty's professional judgment and is an integral part of the faculty's teaching responsibilities, disagreement with an instructor concerning a grade or evaluation is not a justifiable grievance to be considered under this policy unless a violation of university, college, or department academic policies or procedures can be shown to have affected that grade or evaluation.
Please note that appeals for decisions in the following areas are guided by separate appeal or grievance policies and procedures: Affirmative Action, Academic Honesty, Student Life, and Financial Responsibility.
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