Table of ConTenTs Introduction ........................................................... 3–7 University Career Services ...................................... 31 UH Traditions ......................................................... 8–9 Justin Dart, Jr Academic Policies .............................................. 10–23 Center for Students with DisABILITIES .............. 31 Academic Advisors ................................................... 10 Child Care Center ................................................... 31 Academic Action ..................................................... 11 Complaints/Problems/Grievances ........................... 31 Academic Advising .................................................. 11 Convenience Stores ................................................. 31 Academic Honesty ................................................... 11 Cougar Byte ............................................................. 32 Undergraduate Grievances ..................................... 16 University Copy Center .......................................... 32 Accommodations for Students with DisABILITIES ... 16 Cougar Card Office .................................................. 32 Attendance ............................................................... 17 Counseling and Psychological Services .................. 32 Change of Major ...................................................... 17 UC CreationStation ................................................. 32 Academic Level ........................................................ 17 Dean of Students ..................................................... 32 Course Load ............................................................. 17 Dining Services ........................................................ 33 Degree Plan .............................................................. 17 UC Satellite ............................................................. 33 Degree Revocation ................................................... 18 Enrollment Services (ADM, SFA, SFS, RAR) ......... 34 Dropping a Course ................................................... 19 Evening Student Services ....................................... 34 Grade Reports .......................................................... 19 Environmental Health and Risk Management ...... 36 Grading System ....................................................... 19 University Eye Institute ......................................... 36 Incompletes ................................................................ 19 Fire Marshal’s Office ............................................... 37 Withdrawals ............................................................. 20 UC Games Room ...................................................... 37 Graduation ............................................................... 20 Jonorr’s Salon .......................................................... 37 Religious Holy Days ................................................. 20 Health Center .......................................................... 37 Student Records: Family Educational Health Insurance ..................................................... 37 Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA) ..................... 21 Hilton Hotel and Conference Center ..................... 37 Texas Success Initiative (THEA) ............................ 22 HIV/AIDS Resources ............................................... 38 Transfer Credit ........................................................ 22 University of Houston Alumni Association ............... 38 Undergraduate Enrollment Limit .......................... 23 Information Technology ........................................... 39 Academic Enrichment Programs .................. 24–27 Computer Labs ........................................................ 40 Air Force ROTC ........................................................ 24 International Student and Scholar Services ......... 41 Army ROTC ............................................................. 24 Language and Culture Center ................................ 42 American Humanics ................................................ 24 Learning Support Services ...................................... 42 Challenger Program ................................................ 24 Libraries ................................................................... 42 Continuing Education ............................................. 24 Ombudservice .......................................................... 42 Cooperative Education Program ............................. 24 Parent Education Project ........................................ 42 Distance Education ................................................. 24 Parking Enforcement .............................................. 42 The Honors College ................................................. 25 Parking and Transportation Services .................... 42 PROMES—The Program for Mastery in Plant Operations ..................................................... 43 Engineering Studies .......................................... 25 Police Department ................................................... 44 Scholar Enrichment Program ................................. 26 Psychology Research and Services Center ............. 43 Student–Athlete Services ........................................ 26 A.D. Bruce Religion Center ..................................... 43 Student Recovery Program ..................................... 26 UC Satellite Games Room ...................................... 43 Study Abroad and Study Abroad Scholarships ...... 26 University Speech, Language and Hearing Clinic 43 TEXOCOP ................................................................. 27 Student Information and Assistance Center ......... 45 Urban Experience Program .................................... 27 Student Legal Services ............................................ 45 Academic Achievers Program .................................. 27 Student Publications ............................................... 45 University Center (UC) ............................................ 45 Financial Information ...................................... 27–29 Veterans’ Services Office .......................................... 46 Student Financial Services Department ................ 27 Tuition and Fee Schedule ........................................ 28 UH Wellness ............................................................. 47 Refunds ................................................................... 28 Women’s Resource Center ........................................ 47 Billing/Payment/Collection ...................................... 28 UH Nursing/Lactation Rooms ................................. 47 Financing Options ................................................... 28 University Testing Services ..................................... 47 Collections Office ..................................................... 29 Woodforest National Bank ....................................... 48 Scholarships and Financial Aid .............................. 29 The Source .......................................................... 49–53 University Services .......................................... 30–48 Campus Life ........................................................ 54–62 Academic Program Management ............................ 30 Registered Student Organizations ......................... 54 Affirmative Action/EEO, Office of .......................... 30 Art, Music and Theatre ............................................ 56 UH Bookstore ........................................................... 30 Center for Student Involvement ............................. 56 1 Table of ConTenTs Campus Recreation and Wellness Center .............. 59 Sponsored Events .............................................. 78 Residential Life and Housing ................................. 59 Student Spirit Groups ............................................. 61 RELATED UNIVERSITY POLICIES .............. 78 Student Tickets ........................................................ 62 AIDS ................................................................... 78 UH Athletics ............................................................. 62 Computer Facilities User Guidelines ............... 79 University Policies ............................................ 63–86 Copyright Laws ................................................. 79 STUDENT LIFE POLICIES ................................... 63 Drug and Alcohol Abuse Policy ......................... 80 Expectations of Students ................................... 64 Equal Education and Freedom of Expression Policy ............................ 65 Employment Opportunity ............................ 82 Student Disciplinary Policies and Procedures ..... 65 Residence Halls Policy ...................................... 83 Alcohol Policy ..................................................... 69 Security Sensitive Positions ............................. 83 Alcoholic Beverages, Distribution of ................ 70 Interim Sexual Assault Policy .......................... 83 Food on Campus, Distribution of ...................... 71 Sexual Harassment Policy ................................ 84 Financial Responsibility ................................... 71 Smoking Policy .................................................. 85 Identification ..................................................... 72 Title IX and other Discrimination