Academic Information - Technology Division

Technology Division Laptop Policy 

Beginning in Fall 2023, students majoring in the Technology Division will be required to have a suitable laptop which is in good working order with the latest software and antivirus updates for their entire period of undergraduate study.

Classroom instruction, course assignments and research in and out of class will require the use of a personal computer.  Some Technology Division instructors will also require that students bring their personal laptops to every class or lab.  The minimum and recommended specifications for student laptops will be posted defined under “Laptop Recommendations” on the website.

Accreditation

The Bachelor of Science degree in Computer Engineering Technology is accredited by the Engineering Technology Accreditation Commission of ABET, https://www.abet.org, under the General Criteria and the Computer Engineering Technology Program Criteria, 415 North Charles St., Baltimore, MD 21201, 410-437-7700.

The Bachelor of Science degree in Electrical Power Engineering Technology is accredited by the Engineering Technology Accreditation Commission of ABET, https://www.abet.org, under the General Criteria and the Electrical and Electronics Engineering Technology Program Criteria, 415 North Charles St., Baltimore, MD 21201, 410-437-7700.

The Bachelor of Science degree in Mechanical Engineering Technology is accredited by the Engineering Technology Accreditation Commission of ABET, https://www.abet.org, under the General Criteria and the Mechanical Engineering Technology Program Criteria, 415 North Charles St., Baltimore, MD 21201, 410-437-7700.

The Bachelor of Science degree in Computer Information Systems is accredited by the Computing Accreditation Commission of ABET, https://www.abet.org, under the General Criteria and the Information Systems Program Criteria, 415 North Charles St., Baltimore, MD 21201, 410-347-7700.

The Bachelor of Science degree in Construction Management is accredited by the American Council for Construction Education, 300 Decker Drive, Suite 330, Irving, TX, 75062, 972-600-8800. 

The Bachelor of Science degree in Digital Media is accredited by the Accrediting Council for Collegiate Graphic Communications Inc., 1034 West 15^th Street, Cedar Falls, IA, 50613-3659, 319-266-8432. 

The Bachelor of Science degree in Retail and Consumer Science is accredited by the American Association of Family and Consumer Sciences, 1410 King Street, 2nd Floor, Alexandria, VA 22314, 703-706-4600.

The Bachelor of Science degrees in Biotechnology, Technology Leadership and Innovation Management, and Supply Chain and Logistics Technology are accredited by The Association of Technology, Management, and Applied Engineering,PMB 219, 8865 Norwin Ave STE 27, North Huntingdon, PA 15642, 724-201-6477. 

Graduate Program

For information on the Master of Science programs, refer to the Graduate and Professional Studies catalog and the Technology Division web page: https://dot.egr.uh.edu/

Academic Advising

The goal of the academic advising is to ensure that each student has access to accurate and consistent academic advising at all stages of the student’s college career. All incoming freshmen and transfer students are required to attend orientation, where pertinent policies and procedures are introduced and plans for academic success are discussed.

Orientation for the college is handled in conjunction with the Office of Admissions and is required for all new technology students. Once the student has been given an overview of the university and college, the undergraduate advisor assists the student with initial schedule planning and enrollment (registration). Thereafter, advisors are available on an ongoing basis to answer questions and provide guidance.

To foster student academic success it is recommended students complete a math course towards their major and an English course required for their major until they have completed the appropriate sequence. In majors that specify natural science coursework, students are encouraged to complete these courses as early as possible in their academic career. 

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 term before graduation, to verify all requirements for graduation.

Declaring of Major

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 who are admitted to a major in the college must enroll in at least one course each semester in approved coursework for their declared major requirements.

Freshman students who are uncertain of their majors are encouraged to enroll first through Exploratory Studies and seek academic advising from the advisors for the major(s) they are considering. Before enrolling as sophomores (30 hours), students must petition for a change in major to one of the degree programs in the college.

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.

Basic Degree Information: General Requirements for a Baccalaureate Degree  

Change of Major

Students wishing to declare a major in the Technology Division must submit a change of major prior to the end of the 6th consecutive semester after admittance to the University of Houston, excluding summers. Change of major requests submitted after this time must undergo individual review. Students may be required to attend individual review interview.

Requests may be submitted at https://dot.egr.uh.edu/advising/advising-forms/change-major-process

*For current UH students wishing to declare a major

Students with less than the required cumulative grade point average for a particular major 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. It is recommended that students who wish to change their major to any of the college’s degree programs enroll in at least one course each semester in approved coursework for their desired major requirements.

Calculation of Major GPA

The Technology Division will calculate major GPA based upon all grades earned in all UH courses attempted or completed to satisfy the major requirements section of each Technology Division degree plan in the undergraduate catalog. This will include, if applicable, any courses taken in a student’s selected track or area of emphasis.

Prerequisites and Corequisites

Prerequisites and corequisites as specified under the course listings are strictly enforced. For the most current listings of prerequisites and corequisites go to the online course catalog at: Technology Division Courses . 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.

Re-apply as a Former Student

Effective for Fall 2011, if you are ready to return after an interruption of at least four terms or 13 consecutive months, you will need to apply for readmission as a former student. Regardless of academic standing, you will need to meet re-entry requirements and deadlines and pay a readmission fee in order to be readmitted and enroll. For information please visit: http://www.uh.edu/undergraduate-admissions/apply/former-student-admissions/.

Dates and Deadlines: See the below deadlines to submit the application and all supporting materials.

Summer Term: May 1

Fall Term: June 1

Spring Term: November 1

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. Students who have been out for at least four terms or 13 consecutive months, must apply for readmission as a former student. Please see the section on Re-apply as a Former Student for deadlines and requirements. 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 found at https://dot.egr.uh.edu/students/prospective-students/undergraduate-applicants/suspension. 

While on suspension at UH, a student may not enroll in classes as follows:

First suspension: student must sit out at least the next full term, either the fall or the spring. (Summer does not count as a full term.)

Second suspension: student must sit out at least 1 full year (12 months).

Third suspension: student will not be readmitted to UH.

The Technology Division does not grant readmission for the summer terms.

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.

All application materials must be submitted to the Office of Admissions by the deadline.

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 term.
• Students may enroll in no more than 12 semester hours during the fall and spring terms, and no more than six semester hours during the summer term.
• 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 Office of the University Registrar, 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 term 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.

Other Programs

Technology Experience Track

The division recognizes the value of developing students’ professional development as an integral part of their academic career. Students who select the Experience Track in their degree program and satisfy its requirements will receive recognition for internship.