Undergraduate Catalog Archives Archive of Undergraduate Catalog F11-S12 with Spring 2011 Course Updates Policies Academic Regulations Student ClassificationUndergraduate | Law, Optometry, Pharmacy | Postbaccalaureate | Graduate
Undergraduate students' classifications are based on the total number of semester hours earned at the University of Houston and accepted in transfer from other colleges and universities regardless of whether or not the courses involved are applicable to the major or degree plan. Credit awarded by examination and hours earned with a grade of S are counted in determining classification, but not in determining the grade point average.
| Classification | Number of Semester Credit Hours | Minimum Cumulative Grade Point Average |
|---|---|---|
| Freshman | 0-29 semester hours | 2.00 |
| Sophomore | 30-59 semester hours | 2.00 |
| Junior | 60-89 semester hours | 2.00 |
| Senior and postbaccalaureate | 90 or more semester hours | 2.00 |
Special classifications are used for students majoring in the professional areas of law, optometry, and pharmacy.
The postbaccalaureate classification describes students who have degrees but are not enrolled in a formal graduate degree program. (See Graduate and Professional Studies catalog for details.)
Credit for graduate level courses taken by postbaccalaureate students is awarded as undergraduate credit. The grade point average and minimum cumulative grade point average is calculated according to the above listing.
There are restrictions and limitations on the application of postbaccalaureate hours toward a graduate degree. All such hours must be approved by the degree-granting college and department.
The university classifies a student as a graduate student when an admission application and the required credentials have been approved and the student has enrolled (registered) for classes as a graduate student at the University of Houston. All graduate students must go through the formal application process in order to obtain the graduate student classification.
Catalog Publish Date: August 18, 2011
This Page Last Updated: August 24, 2011
Effective Date of Archive: August 20, 2012
