It is advisable to see an academic advisor under the following conditions.

To Initiate a Change of Major

Students who would like to change their major to one that is offered in the College of Technology may fill out the online change of major form . A 2.0 cumulative GPA is required to change the major. The change of major is not official until it has been approved by the department chair for the major and the college dean. Students who have completed 60 hours without declaring a major will have an enrollment stop placed on their records which will make them ineligible to enroll for further coursework until a major is declared. If a student has completed 60 hours with a GPA below a 2.0, they will be required to enter into a contract with the College of Technology.

To Process Veteran's Administration Paperwork

College of Technology majors who are eligible for Veteran's benefits must have an advisor sign their VA enrollment certification form. Students must bring the enrollment certification form to the Academic Services Center and be enrolled for classes that satisfy requirements on their degree plan. Students do not need to make an appointment to have their VA papers signed.

To Process Financial Aid Appeals

Students who require an advisor' s signature on financial aid appeals need only to bring the appropriate form to the Academic Services Center. No appointment is necessary to have an advisor sign the financial aid appeal form.

To Apply for Graduation

While students are not required to see an academic advisor when they submit the application for graduation, students are encouraged to meet with an advisor before the semester of their anticipated graduation. During this meeting, the advisor can review the student's degree plan and confirm that all degree requirements will be satisfied upon the successful completion of the final semesters course work. (see additional information in the Graduation section)

To Assist with the Processing of International Student Forms

International students who require an advisor's signature to verify enrollment may bring the appropriate forms to the ASC for an advisor's signature without an appointment. International students who require an advisor's verification of progress toward a degree will need to make an appointment with an advisor or see an advisor during walk-in periods. Academic advisor's can assist with the processing of international student forms (i.e. provide signatures), however these forms are distributed by the International Students Services Office and must be processed according to their guidelines.

To Review Conditions for Readmission from Academic Suspension

Students may submit their application for admission from suspension to the ASC without an appointment. However, those students who have been readmitted must meet with an advisor to review the conditions of their readmission. Students who have been readmitted from suspension will not be eligible to enroll for classes until they have met with an advisor.

Special Situations

When special situations arise, the office staff and advisors in the ASC can provide direct assistance or refer students to the university office that can resolve issues of concern to our students. There are certain issues that must be handled by a university office, staff member or department representative other than an advisor in the ASC. Students should take note of the following situations that cannot be resolved by an academic advisor:

• Grade Changes: Only the instructor for the course in question can authorize a grade change.
• Applications for admission: Undergraduate students should not submit application materials to the College of Technology. All application materials, including transcripts, should be submitted to the University of Houston Office of Admissions.
• Degree requirement exceptions/substitutions: Advisors cannot approve exceptions or substitutions to degree requirements. Any change to a requirement on a student's degree plan must be petitioned and receive approval from the department chair for the major, the college dean and, in some cases, the university provost.
• Closed classes: Advisors cannot enroll students into "closed" sections of a class without written approval (a signed add/drop form) from the instructor.
• Financial Aid: Other than signing financial aid appeal forms, academic advisors cannot resolve problems related to financial aid distributed through the University of Houston Office of Financial Aid.
• Course Content: Advisors can provide general information about the courses required for a student's degree. However, specific questions related to course content or course requirements should be addressed to the Major Program Director or to the instructor for the course.
• TASP Compliance: Issues related to a student's TASP compliance must be resolved with a University Studies Division advisor. The student should go to Room 320 in the Student Services Center
• Career Counseling: Advisors can provide general information about the career opportunities that exist for the various majors within the college. However, students should consult University Career Services for access to job search databases, comprehensive career counseling, resume building and internship opportunities.

Priority Advising Week

The week before the registration period has been designated as Priority Advising Week for graduating seniors, students with disabilities, Honors students, Scholars Community students, student athletes, and student leaders. All the groups above, except for the graduating seniors, unless the graduating seniors are a part of the above groups, have been given permission to register the Friday before the registration period begins. Students who fall in the above categories are highly encouraged to make an appointment with an advisor to ensure that the student is taking the correct courses. Student athletes must make an appointment with the head advisor to ensure that their course selections meet all NCAA eligibility requirements.