How does the Provost's office help students?

The Provost's office initiates and oversees a broad range of programs which benefit students throughout UH and throughout the community, including undergraduate, graduate, continuing and distance education programs. The Provost's office also sponsors the progressive constructivist Charter School for grade school aged children in the Houston community.

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Financial Incentives for On-Time Graduation

To support students in the timely and successful completion of their academic careers, the Provost's office would like to direct students' attention to a some of the financial incentives available to them for on-track and on-time graduation.

Go to www.uh.edu/financialincentives to learn more about eligibility requirements and how to apply for:

• The Graduation Pledge
  Worth up to $3,000 over your UH academic career
• Tuition Rebate
  $1,000 may be earned for timely graduation

The Provost's Undergraduate Research Scholarship (PURS)

This program provides talented UH Juniors and Seniors the opportunity to participate in a research project under the direction of a UH faculty mentor. University Scholars receive scholarship dollars for one semester of research. For detailed information, see:
http://www.undergraduateresearch.uh.edu/purs.html.

The Summer Undergraduate Research Fellowship (SURF-UH)

Along with the Vice President for Research, The Honors College, the Cullen College of Engineering, and the College of Natural Sciences and Mathematics, the Provost's office contributes funding to the Summer Undergraduate Research Fellowship program at the University of Houston (SURF-UH). The SURF program provides an opportunity for rising UH sophomores, juniors and seniors to participate in a focused, full-time, 10-week research experience under the direction of UH faculty. For more information, see: http://www.undergraduateresearch.uh.edu/surf.html.

OISP - study abroad scholarships

The Office of International Studies and Programs (OISP) offers scholarships to help students enrich their education through study in other countries. For more information, contact the OISP.

Internships

Undergraduate Scholars at UH assists students in locating both paid and unpaid internships and work-study placements related to their studies and interests. For more information, contact Undergraduate Scholars at UH.

Fulbright U.S. Student Program

Sponsored by the United States government, this international educational program is hosted at UH by the Office of Undergraduate Studies. Recipients are granted a scholarship to study abroad for one year. For more information, contact the Office of Undergraduate Studies.

Study abroad, foreign studies

UH students wishing to broaden their academic experience by studying in a foreign country can arrange plans of study through the Office of International Studies and Programs (OISP). The OISP offers long-distance academic and life support to help ensure the most successful, rewarding experience possible. For more information, contact the OISP and see their web site at: http://www.uh.edu/academics/intlstu/.

Distance education

Individuals wishing to complete or continue their studies and who may be unable to attend campus, may want to take advantage of the distance education opportunities offered through the Office of Planning and University Outreach here at the University of Houston. Selected degree programs and classes are offered in a wide variety of subjects via videotape, TV broadcast, real-time teleconferencing, and on-line formats. Additional courses and programs are offered at teaching centers in the Houston metropolitan area. For more information, contact Distance Education and visit their web site at: http://www.distance.uh.edu/.

Continuing education

Professionals, post-baccalaureate students, or other individuals who wish to extend or enhance their knowledge – even change careers – may want to take advantage of the continuing education opportunities offered through the Office of Planning and University Outreach here at the University of Houston. For more information, contact Continuing Education and visit their web site at: http://www.uh.edu/continuingeducation.

Pre-health field studies

Students seeking preparation for entry into various health professions can find program guidance and support through the Academic Advising Center of Undergraduate Scholars at UH. Health fields range through pre-med, pre-dental, and a variety of allied health fields (physical therapy, physician's assistant, occupational therapy, etc.). For more information, contact Undergraduate Scholars at UH and visit their web site at: http://www.usd.uh.edu/.

UH Charter School (UHCS)

The University of Houston Charter School serves the Houston and surrounding community, offering an innovative constructivist-based learning experience for grade-school aged children. The mission statement of the Charter School promises "To provide a student-centered curriculum that enhances the intellectual development, technological fluency and leadership ability of students. The knowledge gained by the students will allow them to transfer into the sixth grade at other schools and will give them strategic advantages." For more information, contact the UH Charter School and visit their web site at: http://www.uh.edu/charterschool/.

Academic advising for major-undeclared students

While students with a declared major will find counseling from the College of their major, students who have not yet declared a major can still receive academic advising and support from the Academic Advising Center of Undergraduate Scholars at UH. For more information, contact Undergraduate Scholars at UH and visit their web site at: http://www.usd.uh.edu/.

Freshmen, commuter, and transfer students:
College Success Program

College Success is a program designed to help freshmen, commuter, and transfer students join mainstream college life here at the University of Houston. Students who are members of the College Success Program consistently earn higher GPAs and are less likely to drop out than others who do not join.

Administered through Undergraduate Scholars at UH, this program is designed to ease the transition from high school or other learning institutions and to help students succeed. Students become part of an academic support system, receive guidance in navigating the core curriculum, and use concrete mechanisms to help them integrate with university community life. For more information, contact Undergraduate Scholars at UH and visit their website at: http://www.usd.uh.edu/.

Medical and administrative withdrawals

Under circumstances of medical or other extraordinary need, students may petition for withdrawal from the University through the Office of Academic Program Management. The office provides information to the student about required documentation and the medical withdrawal policy. Academic Program Management will work with students to assess documentation and will seek recommendations from faculty members regarding the request for a withdrawal.

Students should be mindful however that medical and administrative withdrawal procedures require that a student be withdrawn from all courses for the semester and do not guarantee that the student will receive a refund for the semester's tuition and fees.

For more information, contact the Office of Academic Program Management.

Academic Honesty Policy - FAQs

The University of Houston Academic Honesty Policy is posted online at: http://www.uh.edu/provost/policies/uhhonesty_policy.html and also appears in each edition of the Student Handbook (pages 9 through 14 of the 2007-2008 edition, and on line [29.4 MB]).

The FAQs are intended to clarify Academic Honesty processes, not to substitute for the complete policy. It is each student’s responsibility to be aware of the Academic Honesty Policy.

Click here to review the FAQs: Frequently Asked Questions about the Academic Honesty Policy.

The UH Undergraduate Catalog

Produced by the Office of Academic Program Management, the Undergraduate Catalog serves the entire UH community, detailing for students their academic requirements, offering degree plan outlines and course descriptions, and providing a wealth of information about the University of Houston in general. The UH Undergraduate catalog is presented on line at: http://www.uh.edu/academics/catalog/.

Older print versions (2005-2007 and earlier) are archived for public reference at the M.D. Anderson Library.

The UH Graduate Catalog

Produced by the Office of Graduate and Professional Studies, and presented on line at: http://www.uh.edu/grad_catalog/, this catalog presents graduate-specific academic policies, degree plans and course descriptions. The Graduate Catalog also offers vital information for graduate students about support services, assistantships, and much more. For more information, visit their web site at: http://www.uh.edu/gs/.

The UH Core Curriculum

The University of Houston core curriculum consists of a collection of foundation courses designed to support the high standards of education adopted as common for all Texas institutions of higher education.

The University's core curriculum is informed by a series of basic intellectual competencies - reading, writing, speaking, listening, critical thinking, and computer literacy - that are essential to the learning process in all disciplines.

All students at the University of Houston are required to complete courses which fulfill this curriculum. The academic categories of the core curriculum are designed to provide students with the breadth and depth of learning needed to realize these essential competencies.

To review the core curriculum, visit the website.

Undergraduate Academic Advising

Academic advising is every student's best source of information about academic programs and procedures at the University of Houston. Academic advising services are a vital aspect of the university's active commitment to students' academic success. All students are expected to participate in the academic advising process throughout their careers here.

For help in finding an advisor for your area of interest, please visit the Provost-sponsored undergraduate academic advisors listing at: http://www.uh.edu/provost/stu/advisorlist.html.

Undergraduate Scholars at UH

Undergraduate Scholars at UH offers academic advising to students who have not yet declared a major, who are changing majors, are interested in pre-health field studies or pre-law, are in the Adult Admission Option Program, or who are in the process of considering enrollment at UH. They also assist undergraduate students with core curriculum and TASP information, and assist individuals in search of internship positions. For more information, contact the Academic Advising Center of Undergraduate Scholars at UH and visit their website at: http://www.usd.uh.edu/.

In addition, the office also offers a College Success Program that works with freshmen and sophomores to aid in their transition to college life and to ensure success in their academic endeavors.

Office of Academic Program Management

The Office of Academic Program Management supervises a number of programs that benefit students. The office is involved with academic policy questions, academic honesty cases, general petitions, core curriculum issues, enrollment management, classroom utilization, the Provost's website, the Undergraduate Council, the Core Curriculum website, and the Undergraduate Catalog.

Undergraduate students may visit the Office of Academic Program Management to petition for medical or administrative withdrawals. This office can provide information on policy guidelines and required documentation. Students are expected to file for the withdrawal by the end of the semester following the semester in which the course work was taken.

Students should be mindful that medical and administrative withdrawal procedures require that a student be withdrawn from all courses for the semester and do not guarantee that the student will receive a refund for the semester's tuition and fees. (See also: Special Needs, Medical and administrative withdrawals above.)

Please call 713-743-9112 or come by 109 E. Cullen. For additional contact information, see the Who We Are section of this site.

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