University of Houston – Victoria 2007-2008 Catalog
3007 N Ben Wilson Victoria, Texas 77901-5731 Volume 29 – Number 1 – August, 2007 Web: www.uhv.edu Email: admissionsandregistration@uhv.edu Telephone: 361-570-4848 1-877-970-4848 TTY Toll-free: 1-877-308-4848
This catalog is provided through web-based formats only. The .pdf version is specified as the archive copy of the catalog that will remain unchanged throughout the academic year. The .html version will contain updates throughout the academic year that reflect university and legislative changes which may affect current admission requirements, tuition and fees, financial aid rules, and/or university policies. The University reserves the right to make changes without notice as necessitated by university or legislative action. Educational Standards – Accreditation UH-Victoria is accredited by the Commission on Colleges of the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools (1866 Southern Lane, Decatur, GA 30033-4097; Telephone 404-679-4501) to award bachelor's and master's degrees. Policy on Equal Educational and Employment Opportunity It is the policy of the University of Houston-Victoria to ensure equal opportunity in all its educational programs and all terms and conditions of employment without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, age, handicap, or veteran status.
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Academic Calendar
Please see online course schedules for details regarding registration.
Fall – Regular Term – 2007
(August 20 – December 7, 2006) August September September September November November 20 3 4 14 1 16 First Class Day. Monday. Labor Day Holiday. Monday. Last Day to Drop a Course or Withdraw Without Receiving a Grade. Tuesday. Last Day for Filing Application for Fall Graduation. Friday. Deadline for Submitting Final Draft of Thesis to the Committee for Fall Graduation. Thursday. Last Day to Drop a Course or Withdraw from the University. Student must submit drop request to instructor for signature and grade assignment. Friday. Thanksgiving Holidays. Wednesday through Saturday. Deadline for Submission of Original and Three Copies of Approved Thesis for Binding. Friday. Final Examination Period. Saturday through Friday. Official Closing of Fall Regular Term. Friday. Fall Regular Term Grades Available through Self-Service. Friday.
November 21-24 November 30 December December December 1-7 7 14
Fall 8-Week Sessions 2007
(8-Week 1: August 20 – October 12, 2007) (8-Week 2: October 15 – December 7, 2007) 8-Week 1 Session: August 20 – October 12, 2007 August 20 First Class Day. Monday. August 27 Last Day to Drop a Course or Withdraw without Receiving a Grade for Fall 8-Wk.1. Monday. September 3 Labor Day Holiday. Monday. September 14 Last Day for Filing Application for Fall Graduation. Friday. September 21 Last Day to Drop a Course or Withdraw from Fall 8-Wk. 1. Student must submit drop request to instructor for signature and grade assignment. Friday. Arranged by Final Exam Period for Fall 8-Wk 1. Instructor October 12 Official Closing of Fall 8-Wk 1. Friday. October 19 Fall 8-Wk 1 Grades Available through Self-Service. Friday.
8-Week 2 Session: October 15 – December 7, 2007 October 15 First Class Day. Monday. October 22 Last Day to Drop a Course or Withdraw Without Receiving a Grade for Fall 8-Wk 2. Monday. November 16 Last Day to Drop a Course or Withdraw from the Fall 8-Wk 2. Student must submit drop request to instructor for signature and grade assignment. Friday. November 21-24 Thanksgiving Holidays. Wednesday through Saturday. Arranged by Final Exam Period for Fall 8-Wk 2. Instructor December 7 Official Closing of Fall 8-Wk 2. Friday. December 14 Fall 8-Wk 2 Grades Available through Self-Service. Friday.
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Spring – Regular Term 2008
(January 14 – May 9, 2008) January 14 January 21 January 28 February 8 March 17-22 April 1 April May May May May 18 1 3-9 9 16 First Class Day. Monday. Martin Luther King, Jr. Holiday. Monday. Last Day to Drop a Course or Withdraw Without Receiving a Grade. Monday. Last Day for Filing Application for Spring Graduation. Friday. Spring Break. Monday through Saturday. Deadline for Submitting Final Draft of Thesis to the Committee for Spring Graduation. Tuesday. Last Day to Drop a Course or Withdraw from the University. Student must submit drop request to instructor for signature and grade assignment. Tuesday. Deadline for Submission of Original and Three Copies of Approved Thesis for Binding. Thursday. Final Examination Period. Saturday through Friday. Official Closing of Spring Regular Term. Friday. Spring Regular Term Grades Available through Self-Service. Friday.
Spring 8-Week Sessions 2008
(8-Week 1 Session: January 14 – March 7, 2008) (8-Week 2 Session: March 10 – May 9, 2008) 8-Wk 1 Session: January 14 – March 7, 2008 January 14 First Class Day. Monday. January 21 Martin Luther King, Jr. Holiday. Monday. January 22 Last Day to Drop a Course or Withdraw Without Receiving a Grade for Spring 8-Wk 1. Tuesday. February 8 Last Day for Filing Application for Spring Graduation. Friday. February 15 Last Day to Drop a Course or Withdraw for Spring 8-Wk 1. Student must submit drop request to instructor for signature and grade assignment. Friday. Arranged by Final Exam Period for Spring 8-Wk 1. Instructor March 7 Official Closing of Spring 8-Wk 1 Session. Friday. March 14 Spring 8-Wk 1 Grades Available through Self-Service. Friday.
8-Wk 2 Session: March 10 – May 9, 2008 March 10 First Class Day. Monday. March 17 Last Day to Drop a Course or Withdraw Without Receiving a Grade for Spring 8-Wk 2. Monday. March 17-22 Spring Break. Monday through Saturday. April 18 Last Day to Drop a Course or Withdraw from the Spring 8-Wk 2. Student must submit drop request to instructor for signature and grade assignment. Friday. Arranged by Final Exam Period for Spring 8-Wk 2. Instructor May 9 Official Closing of Spring 8-Wk 2 Session. Friday. May 16 Spring 8-Wk 2 Session Grades Available through Self-Service. Friday.
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First Summer Session 2008
(Summer I Session: June 2 – July 2, 2008) May June June June June 26 2 5 13 23 Memorial Day Holiday. Monday. First Class Day. Monday. Last Day to Drop a Course or Withdraw Without Receiving a Grade for First Five-Week and Ten-Week Sessions. Thursday. Last Day for Filing Application for Summer Graduation. Friday. Last day to Drop a Course or Withdraw from the University for the First Five-Week Session. Student must submit drop request to instructor for signature and grade assignment. Friday. Deadline for Submitting Final Draft of Thesis to the Committee for Summer Graduation. Tuesday. Final Examination Period for First Five-Week Session. Wednesday. Official Closing of the First Five-Week Session. Wednesday. Summer I Session Grades Available through Self-Service. Wednesday.
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Second Summer Session 2008
(Summer II Session: July 5 – August 6, 2008) July 4 July 7 July 10 July 28 Independence Day Holiday. Friday. First Class Day. Monday. Last Day to Drop a Course or Withdraw Without Receiving a Grade for Second Five-Week Session. Thursday. Last Day to Drop a Course or Withdraw from the University for the Second Five-Week Session. Student must submit drop request to instructor for signature and grade assignment. Friday. Deadline for Submission of Original and Three Copies of Approved Thesis for Binding. Friday. Final Examination Period for Second Five-Week Term. Wednesday. Official Closing of Second Five-Week Session. Wednesday. Summer II Session Grades Available through Self-Service. Wednesday.
August 1 August 6 August 7 August 13
10-Week Session 2008
(10-Week Session: June 2 – August 6, 2008) May June June June July July July 26 2 5 13 1 4 28 Memorial Day Holiday. Monday. First Class Day. Monday. Last Day to Drop a Course or Withdraw Without Receiving a Grade for Ten-Week Session. Thursday. Last Day for Filing Application for Summer Graduation. Friday. Deadline for Submitting Final Draft of Thesis to the Committee for Summer Graduation. Tuesday. Independence Day Holiday. Friday. Last day to Drop a Course or Withdraw from the University for the Ten-Week Session. Student must submit drop request to instructor for signature and grade assignment. Monday. Deadline for Submitting of Original and Three Copies of Approved Thesis for Binding. Friday. Final Examination Period for Ten-Week Session. Tuesday and Wednesday. Official Closing of the Ten-Week Session. Wednesday. Summer Ten-Week Session Grades Available through Self-Service. Wednesday.
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Table of Contents
Academic Calendar………………………………………. Campus Map……………………………………………... Table of Contents………………………………………… The University and Its Organization……………………... Admissions and Records…………………………………. Residence Status…………………………………………. Registration and Records………………………………… Financial Aid……………………………………………... Billing and Financial Information………………………... Student Services..………………………………………… Academic Center…………………………………………. Career Services….……………………………………….. Library……………………………………………………. American Book Review …………………………………. Information Technology…………………………………. Learning Technologies and Design……………………… Academic Policies………………………………………... University Degree Requirements………………………… International Programs and Special Projects…………….. School of Arts and Sciences……………………………… School of Business Administration………………………. School of Education and Human Development..………… School of Nursing ……………………………………….. Texas Common Course Numbering System……………... UHV Course Descriptions……………………..………… Telephone/Fax Directory………………………………… Index ……………………………………………………. 2 5 6 7 18 35 40 45 55 63 66 67 68 69 70 72 73 81 87 88 111 126 154 160 166 219 222
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University of Houston – Victoria
3007 N. Ben Wilson Victoria, TX 77901 361-570-4848 1-877-970-4848 www.uhv.edu Email: admissionsandregistration@uhv.edu
University of Houston System Board of Regents
Welcome W. Wilson, Sr., Chair Calvin W. Stephens, Vice Chair Jim P. Wise, Secretary Dennis D. Golden Raul A. Gonzalez Morgan Dunn O'Connor Lynden B. Rose Christopher Sharpe * will remain on the board until a replacement has been appointed Term Expires: 8-31-2011 Term Expires: 8-31-2009 Term Expires: 8-31-2011 Term Expires: 8-31-2009 Term Expires: 8-31-2007 Term Expires: 8-31-2005* Term Expires: 8-31-2009 Term Expires: 2-1-2008
Administration
John M. Rudley Donald J. Foss John M. Rudley Grover S. Campbell Donald L. Birx Elwyn C. Lee Michael D. Rierson Dona G. Hamilton Interim Chancellor, UHS; Interim President, University of Houston Senior Vice Chancellor for Academic Affairs Vice Chancellor for Administration and Finance Vice Chancellor for Governmental Relations Vice Chancellor for Research and Intellectual Property Management Vice Chancellor for Student Affairs Vice Chancellor for University Advancement Vice Chancellor for Legal Affairs and General Counsel
University of Houston – Victoria
Administration
Tim Hudson, Ph.D. Suzanne LaBrecque, Ph.D. Wayne B. Beran, M.B.A., C.P.A. Richard D. Phillips, M.Ed. Margaret Rice, Ed. D. President Provost and Vice President for Academic Affairs Vice President for Administration and Finance Associate Vice President for University Advancement Executive Assistant to the President
Academic Administrators
Jeffrey R. Di Leo, Ph.D. Charles A. Bullock, Jr., J.D., L.L.M. John C. Stansell, Ed.D. Jeanette Hartshorn, Ph.D. Arts and Sciences, Dean Business Administration, Dean Education and Human Development, Dean Nursing, Director
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President's Regional Advisory Board
Voting Members: Linda Ward, Chair Susan Armstrong Cain, Vice Chair Randy Clapp Dale Fowler Lorrine K. Hernandez Jan Jacob Hernan Jaso Charles J. Kvinta, Jr. Lance LaCour Celena L. McGuill Non-voting Members: Dorothy J. Alcorn John Brockman Jimmy Goodson Tim Hudson Joyce H. McGuill Sara Post Meyer Regina L. Morales Eric Murphy Willie Rollins Michael Saxon William Schaefer Kay Wolters Simons Robin Thomas Jack Wu
Betty McCrohan Morgan Dunn O'Connor Kay Kerr Walker
2007-2008 Faculty Roster
Vera A. Adamchik Andrew Baerg Amy Barnhill Associate Professor of Economics/Quantitative Methods B.S., Gomel State University, Belarus; M.S., Ph.D., Lehigh University. Assistant Professor of Communication B.A., M.A., University of British Columbia. Assistant Professor of Curriculum and Instruction B.A., University of Iowa; M.A., University of Missouri; Ph.D., University of Missouri. Assistant Professor of Computer Science B.S., Indian Institute of Technology; M.S., Marquette University; Ph.D., University of Houston. Associate Professor of Marketing B.A., M.B.A., Hebrew University of Jerusalem; Ph.D., University of Illinois at Champaign-Urbana. Assistant Professor of Education B.S., Miami University; M.S., Ed.D., The University of Akron. Assistant Professor of Criminal Justice B.S., Alabama State University; M.S., Eastern Kentucky University. Associate Professor of Accounting B.B.A., M.B.A., Sam Houston State University; J.D., Texas Tech University; L.L.M., University of Denver. Professor of Education B. A., Bethel College; M.Ed., Ed.D., University of Massachusetts; Ph.D., Ohio State University. Professor of Mathematics and Computer Science M.S., Electrical Power Institute, China; M.S., Ph.D. (Applied Math), Ph.D., (Statistics), University of Wyoming. Assistant Professor of Economics B.A., National Taiwan University; M.A., Ph.D., University of Houston. Associate Professor of Management B.E.E., M.S.E.E., Georgia Institute of Technology; Ph.D., Georgia State University. Professor of Computer Science and Mathematics B.S., Kerala University, N.S.S. College; M.Sc., Indian Institute of Technology; M.S., Ph.D., Purdue University. Associate Professor of Education B.S., M.Ed., University of Houston-Victoria; Ed.D., University of Houston.
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Sanjiv Behl
Joseph Ben-Ur
Timothy B. Berkey Willie M. Brooks, Jr. Charles A. Bullock, Jr.
Paul Carlson
Li Chao
Chien-Ping Chen Peggy A. Cloninger
Meledath Damodaran
Estella De Los Santos
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Jeffrey R. Di Leo
Jianjun Du
Jay Dune
Linda S. Dune
Kyle Eischen
Horace L. Fairlamb
Roy Lee Foley
Lynn S. Freeman
Donald D. Fry
Jane Devick Fry
Yong U. Glasure
Xavier Garza-Gomez
Richard S. Gunasekera
Rick Harrington Robert D. Hawkins Linda A. Hayes
James N. Holm, Jr.
Nora Nelson Hutto Daniel P. Jaeckle
Associate Professor of Humanities/English and Philosophy B.A., Rutgers University; M.A. (Philosophy), M.A. (Comparative Literature); Ph.D., Indiana University. Associate Professor of International Business/Accounting B.E., Zhongnan University of Finance, Economics, and Laws, China; M.B.A., Renmin University of China; M.A., Washington University at St. Louis; Ph.D., St. Louis University. Assistant Professor of Nursing A.S.N., B.S.N., University of the State of New York; M.S.N., University of Phoenix; D. T. S., Bethany Divinity College and Seminary; Ph.D., Bethany Divinity College and Seminary. Assistant Professor of Nursing B.S.N., University of the State of New York; MS(N), Ph.D., Texas Woman's University. Visiting Assistant Professor of Business/Economic Development B.A., University of California, Santa Cruz; B.A., M.P.I.A., University of California, San Diego; Ph.D., University of California, Santa Cruz. Professor of Humanities/Interdisciplinary Studies B.A., Princeton University; M.A., The Breadloaf School; Ph.D., The Johns Hopkins University. Professor of Education B.S., Illinois State University; M.A., Southern Illinois University; M.B.A., Fordham University; Ph.D., Michigan State University. Assistant Professor of Curriculum and Instruction B.S., Tulane University; M.S., Prairie View A&M University; Ed.D., University of Houston. Associate Professor of Education B.S., M.Ed., Stephen F. Austin State University; Ed.D., Texas A&M University-Commerce. Associate Professor of Reading B.A., Florida Atlantic University; M.Ed., Nova Southeastern University; Ed.D., Florida International University. Associate Professor of Economics B.A., M.A., University of California-Santa Barbara; Ph.D., Florida State University. Assistant Professor of Finance M.S., Instituto Tecnologico y de Estudios Superiores de Monterrey, Monterrey; M.B.A., Instituto Tecnologico y de Estudios Superiores de Monterrey, Laguna; Ph.D., Nagoya City University, Japan. Associate Professor of Biology B.S., Baylor University; M.S. (Chemistry), University of Houston-Clear Lake; M.S. (Biomedical Studies), Ph.D., Baylor University. Professor of Psychology B.A., University of Texas at Austin; Ph.D., University of Texas at Arlington. Associate Professor of Criminal Justice B.A., M.S., University of Louisville; Ph.D., Sam Houston State University. Associate Professor of Business Administration/Marketing B.S., Clarkson University; M.B.A., University of Houston; Ph.D., University of California at Berkeley. Assistant Professor of Communication and Nonprofit Leadership B.A., College of Wooster; M.A., Kent State University; Ph.D., The University of Michigan. Professor of Education B.S., New Mexico State University; M.S., Ed.D., Texas Tech University. Professor of Humanities/English B.A., Concordia Senior College; M.A., State University College of New York at New Paltz; Ph.D., Purdue University.
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Clarence W. Karr
Carol L. Klages
Kathryn Kohlhaas Teresa A. Le Sage
Jun-Yeon Lee
Yong G. Lee
Hsin-Hui Lin
Donald A. Loffredo
June Lu Mary G. Mayorga
Melissa L. McConnell Massoud Metghalchi
Jeffrey Moe
Elizabeth Mulig
Mary K. Natividad
C. Denise Neill
Yixi Ning
Karleen Noake
Vivian H. Nowazek Barba L. Patton Catherine A. Perz
Assistant Professor of Humanities/English B.A., Hardin-Simmons University; M.Ed., Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary; M.A., Texas A&M University at Kingsville; Ph.D., Texas Tech University. Associate Professor of Education B.A., Texas Lutheran College; M.Ed., University of Houston-Victoria; Ph.D., University of Texas at Austin. Assistant Professor of Science Education B.A., University of Texas at Austin; M.A., Ph.D., Texas A&M University. Assistant Professor of Curriculum and Instruction B.S., California State University – Long Beach; M.S., Ed.D., Texas A&M University – Commerce. Assistant Professor of Management B.S., M.S., Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology; Ph.D., Purdue University. Associate Professor of Accounting B.A., Chonnam National University, Korea; M.B.A., Texas Tech University; Ph.D., Georgia State University. Assistant Professor of Curriculum and Instruction B.A., Fu-Jen Catholic University, Taiwan; M.S., Utah State University; PH.D., University of Wisconsin-Madison. Professor of Psychology B.A., University of Rhode Island; M.A., Rhode Island College; Ed.D., University of Houston. Associate Professor of Management B.A., Zhejiang University, China; M.E., Ed.D., University of Georgia. Assistant Professor of Education / Counseling B.A., Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi, M.Ed., Texas Southern University, Ph.D., Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi. Visiting Assistant Professor of Special Education B.S., B.A., M.A., University of Wyoming. Professor of Finance B.S., Institute National Des Sciences Appliquees; M.B.A., Oklahoma City University; Ph.D., Oklahoma State University. Assistant Professor of Education/Counseling B.S., Ohio State University; M.A., University of Toledo; Ph.D., University of Toledo. Assistant Professor of Business/Accounting B.S., Louisiana State University, Shreveport; M.B.A., Louisiana Tech Barksdale; M.P.A., D.B.A., Louisiana Tech, Ruston. Professor of Education/Counseling B.S., University of Wisconsin-Madison; M.S., Ed.D., Northern Illinois University. Assistant Professor of Nursing ADN, Southern Arkansas University; BSN, MSN, University of Central Arkansas, Ph.D., Texas Women's University. Assistant Professor of Finance B.E., M.S., Tsinghua University, China; Ph.D., Southern Illinois University Carbondale. Visiting Professor of Education B.S., Texas A&M University, Kingsville; M.S., Texas A&M University, Corpus Christi; Ph.D., Baylor University Assistant Professor of Nursing B.S.N., University of Manitoba; M.S.N., M.P.H., Ph.D., University of Texas Assistant Professor of Curriculum and Instruction B.S.Ed., M.Ed., University of Houston-Victoria; Ed.D., University of Houston. Associate Professor of Psychology B.A., California State University; M.A., Ph.D., University of Houston.
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Marie Stern Plemons
Diane E. Prince Nagarajan Ramamoorthy Luh-Yu Ren
Dennis R. Riedesel
Ronald J. Salazar
Vassudeo (Ron) Sardessai David R. Satava
Cynthia D. Schnebly
T. T. (Rajan) Selvarajan Don N. Smith Harold L. Smith Stephanie Thomas Solansky Siva G. Somasundaram John C. Stansell
Donna Stringer
David F. Summers
Ziad Swaidan
Delin Tan
Beverly Tomek
Steve Trowbridge
Professor of Education/Early Childhood B.A., Texas Lutheran University; M.Ed., University of Houston-Victoria; Ed.D., University of Houston. Professor of Education B.S., M.A., Stephen F. Austin State University; Ed.D., University of Houston. Associate Professor of Management B.A., M.A., University of Madras, India; M.B.A., Xavier Labor Relations Institute, India; Ph.D., University of Maryland. Associate Professor of Business Administration/Management B.S., M.S., National Central University at Taiwan; M.A., State University of New York at Buffalo; Ph.D., Texas Tech University. Associate Professor of Education B.S., Southwest Texas State University; M.Ed., University of HoustonVictoria; Ed.D., University of Houston. Assistant Professor of Management M.B.A., Southwest Texas State University; Ph.D., University of Texas at Austin. Professor of Business Administration/Management B.A., Bombay University, Bombay, India; M.B.A., Ph.D., University of North Texas. Professor of Business Administration/Accounting B.B.A., M.B.A., San Francisco State University; D.B.A., Mississippi State University. Associate Professor of Humanities/English B.A., Hendrix College; M.A., University of Tennessee; Ph.D., Texas A&M University. Assistant Professor of Management B.T., Institute of Technology, Varanasi, India; M.A., Tata Institute of Social Sciences, Bombay, India: Ph.D., Arizona State University. Provost Emeritus B.A., Berea College; M.A., Ohio University; Ph.D., University of Michigan. Professor of Humanities/History B.A., University of Northern Iowa; M.A., Ph.D., University of Iowa. Assistant Professor of Management B.A., Texas Lutheran University; Ph.D. University of Texas at San Antonio. Associate Professor of Biology B.S., M.S., Ph.D., Madurai Kamaraj University. Professor of Education B.S., Texas College of Arts and Industries; M.Ed., University of Houston; Ed.D., Indiana University. Visiting Assistant Professor of Business/Management B.B.A., M.A., University of Houston-Clear Lake; M.A. University of Alabama; Ph.D., University of Texas at Arlington. Associate Professor of Organizational Behavior Management B.S.E.E., Texas Tech University; M.B.A., West Texas A&M University; Ph.D., University of North Texas. Associate Professor of Marketing B.Sc., M.E. Technical University; M.P.A., West Texas A&M University; Ph.D., University of Mississippi. Visiting Assistant Professor of Computer Sciences and Mathematics B.S., Tongji University; M.S. (Mathematics), Fudan University, China; M.S. (Computer Science), University of Houston; Ph.D., State University of New York at Stony Brook. Instructor in Humanities/History B.A., University of Houston-Victoria; M.A., Southwest Texas State University; Ph.D., University of Houston. Associate Professor of Education/Reading B.S., M.Ed., University of Houston-Victoria; Ed.D., Texas A&M University.
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Shainy Varghese
Sandy S. Venneman
James R. Walton
Yun Wan
Jifu Wang
Andria Young
Chun-Sheng Yu
Qi Zhu
Visiting Assistant Professor of Nursing B.S.N., Dr. M.G.R. Medical University, Tamil Nadu; M.S.N., University of Texas Health Science Center, Houston. Associate Professor of Psychology and Biology B.A., University of Missouri at Saint Louis; M.S. (Research), Ph.D., Saint Louis University. Assistant Professor of Marketing B.A.B.A., Missouri Southern State College; M.B.A., University of Central Arkansas; Ph.D., Texas Tech University. Assistant Professor of Computer Science/Information Systems B.E., B.S., University of Science and Technology of China; Ph.D., University of Illinois at Chicago. Associate Professor of Management B.A., Shanghai International Studies University, China; M.B.A., Emporia State University; M.S.-HRMN; Ph.D., Auburn University. Associate Professor of Education B.A., University of South Florida; M.A., University of Texas at El Paso; PhD., University of Houston. Associate Professor of Management B.A., Zhejiang University; M.B.A., Fudan University, China; D. B.A., Mississippi State University. Assistant Professor of Computer Science B.E., Xi'an Jiaotong University, Xi'an, China; M.E., National University of Singapore, Singapore; M.S., Ph.D., University of Central Florida.
Faculty Emeritus
Robert S. Brown John A. Cox Professor Emeritus of Education B.S., M.Ed., Ph.D., University of Texas at Austin. Professor Emeritus of Psychology B.A., M.S., North Texas State University; Ph.D., University of Texas at Austin. Professor Emeritus of Education B.S., M.S., Ed.D., University of Texas at Austin. Professor Emeritus of Education B.S., M.Ed., Ph.D., University of Pittsburgh.
William O. Nesbitt Robert F. Zawadzki
Part-Time Faculty: Resident Adjunct Lecturers
Resident adjunct lecturers are part-time faculty members who have established a regular association with UH-Victoria and who have been recommended by the school dean. The list does not include faculty members who hold full-time appointments at other institutions. Timothy A. Delaney Lecturer in Communication B.A., Texas A&M University-Kingsville; M.A., University of HoustonVictoria Lecturer in Curriculum and Instruction B.S., M.Ed., University of Houston-Victoria. Lecturer in Education B.B.A., Southwest Texas State University; M.Ed., University of HoustonVictoria. Visiting Assistant Professor of Psychology B.S., M.A., Sam Houston State University; Ph.D., University of Houston. Lecturer in Curriculum and Instruction B.S., M.Ed., University of Houston-Victoria Lecturer in Curriculum and Instruction B.A., University of Texas San Antonio; M.Ed., Ed.D., Texas Tech University
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Carol Dippel Dwight Harris
Suzanne Hart Patty Janca Rachel Martinez
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Judith N. McArthur
Lecturer in History B.A., Kent State University; M.L.S., Syracuse University; M.A., University of Houston-Victoria; Ph.D., University of Texas at Austin. Lecturer in Business and Accounting B.B.A., Abilene Christian University; J.D., Texas Tech University School of Law Lecturer in Business and Employment Law B.S., University of North Texas; J.D., Oklahoma City University School of Law. Lecturer in Criminal Justice B.A., Houston Baptist University; J.D., University of Houston Law Center. Lecturer in Curriculum and Instruction B.A., M.S., University of Houston-Clear Lake; M.Ed., University of HoustonVictoria.
Mickey Pachta
Michael Seale
Laura Weiser Barbara Whitaker
Academic Department Chairs
Business Administration Massoud Metghalchi Accounting, Economics, Finance, and Quantitative Management Jifu Wang Management and Marketing Education and Human Development Barba L. Patton Initial Certification Programs Andria Young Graduate Programs
Academic Program Coordinators
Meledath Damodaran Horace L. Fairlamb Richard S. Gunasekera Rick Harrington Robert D. Hawkins James N. Holm, Jr. Dan Jaeckle Harold L. Smith Computer Science/Math Interdisciplinary Studies (M.A.I.S.) Biology Psychology Criminal Justice Nonprofit Leadership and Communication Bachelor of Applied Arts and Sciences, English, and English 3430 History
Academic Support Units Student and Academic Services
Chari Norgard Senior Director B.S., M.A., University of Houston-Victoria.
Athletics Program
Ashley Walyuchow Terry Puhl Keri Lambreth Interim Athletics Director Head Coach, Baseball Head Coach, Softball
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Librarians
Joe F. Dahlstrom Director of Libraries B.Mus., M.L.S., University of Texas at Austin; M.S., Texas A&I University; Ph.D., Texas A&M University. Special Collections Librarian B.A., University of Houston-Victoria; M.L.I.S., University of Texas at Austin. Head of Technical Services B.A., University of Idaho; M.L.S., University of Washington. Audiovisual Media Librarian (The Victoria College) B.S., M.L.S., Texas Woman's University. Head of Public Services B.A., University of Houston-Victoria; M.L.S., University of Texas at Austin. Web Services Librarian B.A., Muhlenberg College; M.L.S., University of Texas at Austin. Serials Librarian (The Victoria College) B.A., M.L.S., University of Texas at Austin. Instruction/Reference Librarian (The Victoria College) B.A., M.A., M.L.S., University of Washington. Catalog Librarian A.S., St. Louis University; A.S., Tallahassee Community College; B.S., St. Louis University, M.L.I.S., Florida State University. Access Services Librarian A.A., Victoria College; B.A., University of Houston-Victoria; M.L.I.S., University of Texas at Austin.
Sheron K. Barnes Gail Crockett Gloria Espitia Karen S. Locher Paula S. Packard Marjorie A. Stewart David R. Ticen Marc Vezeau
Lori Williamson
General Information
History
In the decade of the 60's, it became obvious to the citizens of the Victoria area that greater opportunities were needed in higher education: no institution within a 100-mile radius offered baccalaureate and master's degrees. There were many junior college students and graduates in the region who wanted to continue study beyond the associate degree, and a growing number of people who had bachelor's degrees were anxious to pursue master's degrees. Most of these potential university students had families and jobs in the area and would find leaving home difficult if not impossible. By April of 1969, an organized group began working to bring an upper level institution to Victoria. After many meetings between Texas legislators and community leaders, approval was granted by the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board to establish an off-campus center of the University of Houston in Victoria. In 1973 about 100 students entered the newly opened University of Houston Victoria Center. Ten years later, in April 1983, Senate Bill 235 was passed by the Texas Legislature, and the center became the University of Houston-Victoria, with permanent status as a degree-granting university. The student population has now grown to more than 2,600 students, and nearly 9,000 bachelor's and master's degrees have been conferred. In addition to degree programs, the university honors 2+2 transfer agreements with Austin Community College, Blinn College, Coastal Bend College, Houston Community College, The Victoria College, and Wharton County Junior College. Similar agreements are being developed with North Harris Montgomery Community College District.
Mission
The University of Houston-Victoria shares with all institutions of higher education the universal mission of teaching, research, and service. It shares with the other institutions of the University of Houston System a special responsibility to serve educational needs, to promote economic well being, and to advance the quality of life in the region.
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The university's most distinctive commitment is to make higher education accessible to able students who might otherwise lack the opportunity. Its most compelling commitment is to make the quality of education they receive nonetheless competitive. The university emphasizes student learning, related research, responsiveness to student needs, and collaboration in the development and delivery of academic programs. Outreach has characterized its mission and history. The university is an upper-level and graduate institution with selected bachelor's and master's degree programs in the Arts and Sciences, Business Administration, Education and Human Development and Nursing. In cooperation with community colleges, which offer the first two years of instruction, the university provides an opportunity for students to complete baccalaureate degrees. At both the undergraduate and graduate levels, the university admits only students whose records demonstrate successful academic performance at the college level. The university serves students on campus in Victoria and delivers instruction to other communities in the area. In collaboration with other UH System universities, it offers degree programs at teaching centers in greater Houston. It provides extensive course offerings, selected degree programs, learning support, and many student services entirely online. In addition to degree programs, the university extends educational, informational, and cultural opportunities to the public through library services, outreach and professional development programs, and a variety of special events. In reaching out to students online and on site in multiple communities, the University of Houston-Victoria is evolving beyond location. But though its identity may have changed, its basic mission remains the same: to provide able students, often with job and family obligations, convenient access to higher education that is affordable, credible, and relevant to their lives, their communities, and their world.
Key Facts
UH-Victoria is governed by the Board of Regents and the Chancellor of the University of Houston System. Administrative responsibility is vested in the President. The System consists of four public universities: the University of Houston, University of Houston-Clear Lake, University of Houston-Downtown, and University of Houston-Victoria. UH-Victoria is an upper-level/graduate institution, serving students on campus, at off-campus centers, and online. It has three academic schools: Arts and Sciences, Business Administration, and Education and Human Development. Undergraduate students are eligible to transfer to UH-Victoria after completing a minimum of 54 semester credit hours of academic coursework (with at least a 2.0 GPA) at an accredited institution. They may concurrently enroll at UHV and their home institution after completion of 30 semester credit hours.
Educational Standards – Accreditation
University of Houston-Victoria is accredited by the Commission on Colleges of the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools (1866 Southern Lane, Decatur, Georgia 30033-4097: Telephone number 404-6794500) to award bachelor's and master's degrees. The UH-Victoria School of Business Administration is accredited by AACSB International, 777 South Harbour Island Boulevard, Suite 750, Tampa, FL 33602-5730, Telephone 813-769-6500, www.aacsb.edu, to offer both bachelor's and master's degrees in Business.
Location and Facilities
Victoria, center of the South Texas Crossroads in the heart of the Golden Gulf Coast, is a still-expanding historic city on the banks of the Guadalupe River. More than 150 years old, it is one of the first three towns chartered by the new republic when Texas won its independence from Mexico in 1836. Famous battles of the Texas revolution were fought at nearby sites. Pioneer charm and high-tech industry mingle in the city of 62,000 inhabitants, near the Gulf of Mexico on a popular coastal route between Houston and Mexico. It is a short distance by car to Houston, San Antonio,
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Austin, and Corpus Christi. Victoria is the home of many petrochemical industries, such as DuPont, Alcoa, Dow, Formosa, INVISTA, BP Chemicals, and Equistar Chemicals. Victoria is surrounded by vast expanses of ranch lands, held by descendants of early Texas settlers, and offers economic as well as cultural diversity. The University of Houston-Victoria campus includes University Center, completed in Spring 2000, which contains classrooms, offices, a state-of-the art biology lab, and media and computer labs; and University West, which houses classrooms and faculty and administrative offices.
Teaching Centers
UH-Victoria is the managing partner of the UH System's off-campus teaching centers at Sugar Land and Cinco Ranch. Additionally, UHV delivers courses to other sites within the service region. A number of UHV faculty and staff are located at these centers.
Building and Office Hours
Building hours are posted outside the main entrance of each facility. Individual office and departmental hours may vary, but are normally 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Monday through Friday, unless posted otherwise.
Campus Safety and Security
The safety and health of the campus community is a primary concern of the University. However, a safe and healthful environment does not happen by chance. As a student and a member of the campus community, you must assume an active role in your own safety and the safety of others. Learn to be observant and aware of your surroundings. If you notice suspicious activity or observe a crime, make mental notes of circumstances, descriptions, and times. Do not hesitate - call 911 or Campus Security! Never assume someone else has reported an incident. If you don't carry a phone, 911 can be dialed without coins from any campus pay phone, or dial 9-911 from any campus office phone. Keep Informed! Check your campus e-mail account at least weekly! Your university assigned e-mail account is the primary way the University communicates information, such as general news, financial aid information, monthly safety information and so on, to you. You can access your e-mail account through a portal on the UHV home page www.uhv.edu. If you have a safety or security related question or want to report an unsafe condition or other security matter, please e-mail campussafety@uhv.edu. Campus Crime and Security Act In compliance with federal law, annually, by October 1st, the university publishes and distributes a Campus Crime and Security Report. This report contains campus security policies and crime statistics for the most recent three years and is readily available to anyone -- students, employees, or other interested parties. We will also mail a copy of this report to anyone upon request. To view or print the report, go to the Campus Safety website http://www.uhv.edu/Business/CampusSafety.asp . Campus Incident Reports On a monthly basis, the university also publishes a Campus Safety and Risk Incident Report which provides students, employees and the public with information about monthly safety and security related incidents, training opportunities and other general safety information. To see the most recent report, check your assigned email account or log on to http://www.uhv.edu/fin/safety/manual/Incident_Log/Incidlog.htm.
Outreach and Partnerships
Small Business Development Center, located at 3402 N. Ben Wilson, is part of the largest management assistance program servicing the small business community in the United States. The Small Business Administration administers the program while implementation rests with each SBDC state or region through cooperative agreements with local universities. To fulfill its mission on strengthening small business by promoting growth and increased productivity, the UHV SBDC provides management and technical counseling and training to the area's small businesses. In addition, the University's SBDC provides information services and access to experts in a variety of fields. To support regional economic development efforts, the SBDC also forms partnerships with
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community organizations and local, state, and federal agencies to provide a focal point for broad networks of public and private resources at the community level. Phone: (361)575-8944 or Toll-free: (877)895-7232 Office of Training and Continuing Education provides quality continuing education services that enable students, alumni, and other residents to continue to develop personally and professionally. Particular emphasis is placed on activities that meet the challenges of a changing work environment, further the maintenance of a skilled workforce, and facilitate life-long learning. Phone: (361)570-4366 or Toll-free: (866)800-8762. LEAD (Letting Education Achieve Dreams) is a program whose mission is to raise the education attainment level of residents of the University's service region. In response to national, state, and regional concerns and legislation, LEAD implements strategies aimed at narrowing the gap between work force needs and educational preparation. Through collaboration with community colleges, high schools and community organizations, LEAD programs work to promote higher education among significantly underrepresented populations. LEAD also serves to facilitate the transfer or admission of those prospective students into the University. Alumni Relations The Alumni Relations department is responsible for building relationships between alumni, current students and friends of the university and preserving their connection to the institution. Alumni Relations offers a variety of value-added opportunities including networking events like "Off the Clock with UHV" and various educational, cultural and sporting events. In addition, UHVconnect, a web-based community, is a free tool for students and alumni. For more information about Alumni Relations, please call 361-570-4363 or email alumni@uhv.edu . Community College Partners Dual admissions programs are in place with Blinn College, Coastal Bend College, Houston Community College, The Victoria College, and Wharton County Junior College. Course articulations are in place or being developed with Austin Community College and North Harris Montgomery Community College District. Each of these community colleges offers quality instruction in general lower-division programs and prepares students for baccalaureate studies. A student entering one of these colleges can work with a UHV advisor to complete a "2+2" degree program that will lead directly into junior and senior coursework. UH-Victoria and the community colleges are separate institutions working in true partnership. Because of this cooperation, the people of the region enjoy the best educational opportunities without leaving their homes, families, and work. Information about admission, specific degree plans, and study programs is available at the admission offices of UH-Victoria and at each of the community colleges. Athletics The Athletic Department provides student athletes the opportunity to be part of a competitive intercollegiate athletic program through its membership in the National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics (NAIA). We are currently seeking membership in the Red River Athletic Conference (RRAC). The Department sponsors baseball for men and softball for women. The Athletic Department seeks committed student athletes who are seeking the opportunity for success in the classroom and on the field. It is the intent of the department, its administrators and coaches to provide a competitive and disciplined environment that will support success. In conjunction with the NAIA, the department supports and participates in the Champions of Character Program, which promotes five core values in athletics: Integrity, Respect, Responsibility, Sportsmanship and Servant Leadership.
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Admissions
University of Houston – Victoria Office of Admissions and Records
University West, Suite 104 3007 N. Ben Wilson, Victoria, Texas 77901 (361) 570-4110 Fax: (361) 570-4114 www.uhv.edu/oar Email: admissionsandregistration@uhv.edu
At UH-Victoria, the Office of Admissions and Records and the Registrar are responsible for administering UHV admissions policies.
New Terminology for University of Houston-Victoria
The University of Houston-Victoria is in the process of implementing a new student information system called PeopleSoft. It is critical that you become familiar with the following new terminology. Old Terminology Major Concentration/Certification Level School / Level New Terminology Plan Subplan Career Program
Appointment Time / Appointment Number/ Access Time: Required for students during registration. These indicate the day and time that the student may begin registration. Continuing Student: Students who are enrolled for the current semester/term, or who have been enrolled beyond the census date of a semester/term during the year. Early Registration: The first registration period each semester/term, restricted to continuing students and to those new or former students who have been fully matriculated by the deadline. Early registration requires an assigned appointment time, which indicates when a student may begin registering for that semester/term. Former Student: Students who have not attended UHV beyond the census date during the past academic year, and the students who have completed their degree requirements and earned a UHV degree. Upon graduation, students are automatically reclassified as former students and must submit a new admissions application in order to continue enrolling in classes. Late Registration: The last registration period for a semester/term, held during the first week of classes. A late registration fee will be assessed to all students who register during this period. Matriculated: A new or former student who has comleted the application process and is eligible to register. Open Registration: A period of registration that is open to all eligible students. This registration period ends before semester/term classes begin. Service Indicator / Hold / Encumbrance: A negative service indicator is an encumbrance (hold) placed on a student's record that prohibits them from attaining varying degrees of service from the university until it is cleared. Student Identification Number (PeopleSoft ID / Username): A unique number assigned by the university to each student beginning Fall 2007.
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How To Apply
In order to be considered for admission a student must send the following credentials to the Office of Admissions and Records. For timely and accurate processing, students should ensure that all official documents have been submitted prior to registration. Students are encouraged to request electronic transmission of all transcripts; such transmission may shorten the processing time by two or three days.
Undergraduate
A completed application for undergraduate admission. www.uhv.edu (Apply Now) An official transcript from EACH college attended, sent directly from each institution to UHVictoria. 3. THEA (formerly TASP) scores according to provisions of the Texas Success Initiative (TSI), sent directly from National Evaluation Systems, Inc. to UH-Victoria; or, the scores/TSI completion must appear on an official transcript being sent from a college formerly attended. For more information, refer to the TSI information in the Undergraduate Admission section of this catalog. IMPORTANT: Teacher Certification students are not exempt from taking the THEA test. A passing score on each portion of the TASP/THEA test is required for admission to the teacher certification program. See the Teacher Certification section of this catalog or Office of Teacher Education Records for more information. 1. 2.
Postbaccalaureate
1. A completed application for postbaccalaureate admission. www.uhv.edu (Apply Now) 2. An official transcript from each college attended, sent directly from the institution to UH-Victoria. IMPORTANT: Teacher Certification students are not exempt from taking the THEA test. A passing score on each portion of the THEA test is required for admission to the teacher certification program. See the Teacher Certification section of this catalog or Office of Teacher Education Records for more information.
Temporary Graduate Student
1. 2. A completed application for temporary graduate student admission. www.uhv.edu (Apply Now) An official transcript from the college from which the most recent degree and/or course work was earned, sent directly from the institution to UH-Victoria.
Graduate
A completed application for graduate admission. www.uhv.edu (Apply Now) An official transcript from EACH college attended, sent directly from each institution to UHVictoria. 3. Appropriate exam scores must be sent directly from the testing service to UH-Victoria. 4. Appropriate documents such as letters of reference, essays, etc., to meet specific school requirements. See appropriate school section of this catalog for more information. NOTE: The only requirement for applicants holding a master's degree or higher from an accredited U.S. institution is an official transcript from the institution which awarded the degree, sent directly from that institution to UH-Victoria. Official Transcripts All official transcripts must be sent from the sending institution directly to UH-Victoria and must be received in the Office of Admissions and Records no later than the 12th class day of a fall or spring semester/term or no later than the 4th class day of a summer term; failure to comply with this requirement may result in the applicant's being administratively withdrawn from all classes for the fall, spring, or summer semester/term and the student may forfeit all tuition and fees. Students must supply the UHV Office of Admissions and Records with official transcripts, mark(grade) sheets, and confirmation of degrees or diplomas of any and all academic studies attempted at international colleges/universities prior to enrollment. If necessary for English translation, two sets of official transcripts are required. One set must be in the original language and one English translation (if necessary), describing all academic studies attempted and completed must be on file before the final evaluation can proceed. Transcripts should plainly indicate the dates of attendance, the subjects, and the marks (grades) earned. They should also reflect any degrees or diplomas awarded. 1. 2.
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Official transcripts should be issued directly to UHV by the registrar, principal or responsible head of each institution attended. When this is not possible, documents certified by an embassy or consular official as true copies may be accepted. Uncertified copies are not acceptable. The university will make a reasonable determination of those courses completed outside the United States. However, international students may be required to have a catalog match evaluation performed by an outside agency in order to determine course equivalencies. This may take longer to complete, and it is imperative that students submit international documents as early as possible to ensure adequate time for application approval. If a student has previously obtained a comprehensive evaluation from an outside agency, UHV will accept an official copy of the evaluation and a copy of the original documents for admission purposes. The student should request the agency to send the evaluation copy, as well as a copy of the documents evaluated, directly to the Office of Admissions and Records. Deadlines There are no specific deadlines for admission applications from citizens or permanent residents of the United States. However, applicants should submit credentials as early as possible to ensure adequate time for processing before registration. International students must submit applications for admission and all supporting admission documentation, regardless of your degree objective, by the following dates to ensure time for processing: Fall – June 1 Spring – October 1 Summer – March 1 For Additional Information contact the Office of Admissions and Records: 3007 N Ben Wilson, Victoria TX 77901-5731 Email: admissionsandregistration@uhv.edu Phone: (361)570-4110 or Texas Toll-free 1-877-970-4848, extension 110 Fax: (361) 570-4114
International Student Admission
The University of Houston-Victoria is authorized by the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) to accept international students who enter the United States with an F-1 student visa. The following information pertains to admission for the F-1 visa holder. The Office of Admissions is required by law to enter student information and update the student information each semester/term in the USCIS Student and Exchange Visitor Information System (SEVIS) regarding student enrollment and related personal information. The Office of Admissions and Records will issue an I-20 to students who are fully approved to study at UHV after the following steps for admission to the university are completed by the student. 1. A completed international application for admission. See the international information on the Office of Admissions and Records web page. www.uhv.edu/oar 2. An official transcript or mark sheets from EACH college or university attended, sent directly from each institution to UH-Victoria. See section on Official Transcripts for more detailed information. If a student has previously obtained a comprehensive evaluation from an outside agency, UHV may accept an official copy of the evaluation and a copy of the original documents for admission purposes. The Office of Admissions staff will review a copy of the evaluation and determine whether the student should request the agency to send the evaluation copy, as well as a copy of the documents evaluated, directly to the Office of Admissions and Records. See additional transcript information above. Test Score Requirements: a. Undergraduate applicants must submit THEA (formerly TASP) scores according to provisions of the Texas Success Initiative (TSI), sent directly from National Evaluation Systems, Inc. to UH-Victoria; or, the scores/TSI completion must appear on an official transcript being sent from a college formerly attended. b. Graduate Applicants must submit scores for the Graduate Record Exam (GRE), Graduate Management Admissions Test (GMAT), or Miller Analogies Test (MAT) scores, letters, and essays that are required by their desired degree program. See appropriate school section of this catalog for more information. Minimum scores for the GRE are a total of 800 on the
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verbal and quantitative sections. GMAT is required for all MBA applicants and the minimum score is 450. MAT scores may be substituted for the GRE by counseling education applicants. The scores will be used with your grade point average to calculate a graduate admission index. See additional information on the test score requirements in the following paragraphs under Graduate Admission 4. TOEFL exam score report must be requested by the student to be sent to UHV directly from the testing center, or the applicant must meet one of the exemption requirements. See the following information on English Proficiency for additional information regarding minimum scores and exemptions. The UHV Letter of Financial Backing Form with applicant or sponsor's supporting bank documents verifying funds available in English with dollar amounts in US dollars must be submitted before an I-20 can be issued to the applicant. The minimum amounts needed for study at UHV during the Academic Year is posted on the International Students page of the university website www.uhv.edu . It is located in the F-1 international student forms. These amounts are subject to change due to Texas legislative action and UHV policy changes. A UHV Statement of Understanding Form must be completed and sent with the application forms. Photocopies of all previous and current U.S. immigration documents should be submitted by students who are already in the United States. For students outside the U.S., submit photocopy of passport pages with legal name of student applicant and dependents, if they will travel to the U.S. to live with applicant. For students who will transfer to UHV from an institution in the United States, the admissions officer will facilitate the transfer through SEVIS after the student is approved for admission to UHV.
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All other admission requirements that apply to the level of admission the student is seeking will be required for admission to the undergraduate or graduate program of choice. Undergraduate students seeking admission to UHV will not be issued an I-20 for transfer purposes unless all lower-level course requirements within their degree program have been met. Graduate applicants will submit to the Office of Admissions and Records all essays, letters of recommendation, personal statements and other information required for approval to the graduate program they are seeking. The admissions analyst will assemble the necessary documents and submit them to the appropriate school for the Dean's decision regarding acceptance to the program. International students who hold an F-1 visa must be in compliance with the regulations set forth by the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services. Enrollment in online courses during the fall and spring terms is limited to one online class within the full-course load. It is the F-1 student's responsibility to monitor their schedule to comply with this requirement in order to maintain legal visa status while in the United States. Failure to comply with this requirement may lead to termination of the student's F-1 visa status and possibly deportation. No tuition or fees will be refunded to the student in this instance, and degree completion may be delayed or indefinitely interrupted. Official Transcripts All official transcripts must be sent from the sending institution directly to UH-Victoria and must be received in the Office of Admissions and Records by the deadline dates for admission to the regular term desired. Students must supply the UHV Office of Admissions and Records with official transcripts, mark(grade) sheets, and confirmation of degrees or diplomas of any and all academic studies attempted at international colleges/universities prior to enrollment. Two sets of official transcripts, one in the original language and one English translation (if necessary), describing all academic studies attempted and completed must be on file before the final evaluation can proceed. Transcripts should plainly indicate the dates of attendance, the subjects, and the marks (grades) earned. They should also reflect any degrees or diplomas awarded. They should be submitted in an envelope that has been sealed by the university official. Official transcripts should be issued directly to UHV by the registrar, principal or responsible head of each institution attended. When this is not possible, documents certified by an embassy or consular official as
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true copies may be accepted. Uncertified copies are not acceptable. The university will make a reasonable determination of those courses completed outside the United States. However, international students may be required to have a catalog match evaluation performed by an outside agency in order to determine course equivalencies. This may take longer to complete, and it is imperative that students submit international documents as early as possible to ensure adequate time for application approval. If a student has previously obtained a comprehensive evaluation from an outside agency, UHV may accept an official copy of the evaluation and a copy of the original documents for admission purposes. The student should notify the Office of Admissions and Records prior to requesting the agency to send the evaluation copy in order to determine if the agency evaluation is acceptable for admission purposes. Deadlines There are no specific deadlines for admission applications from citizens or permanent residents of the United States. However, applicants should submit credentials as early as possible to ensure adequate time for processing before registration. International students must submit applications for admission and all supporting admission documentation, regardless of your degree objective, by the following dates to ensure time for processing: Fall – June 1 Spring – October 1 Summer – March 1 For Additional Information contact the Office of Admissions and Records: 3007 N Ben Wilson, Victoria TX 77901-5731 Email: admissionsandregistration@uhv.edu Phone: (361)570-4110 or Texas Toll-free 1-877-970-4848, extension 110 Fax: (361) 570-4114
Program Plans and Plan Codes
School of Arts and Sciences
Program Plan Nonprofit Leadership Certification # Applied Arts and Sciences Biology * Science Secondary Teacher Certification Communication, B.A. Communication, B.S. Computer Information Systems Computer Information Systems Bridge Program Computer Science – Computer Science Computer Science – Digital Gaming and Simulation Computer Science – Information Systems * Computer Science Secondary Teacher Certification Criminal Justice Humanities – English * English Secondary Teacher Certification Humanities – History * History Secondary Teacher Certification Interdisciplinary Studies Mathematical Sciences – Mathematics * Mathematics Secondary Teacher Certification Psychology Counseling Psychology School Psychology
# Nonprofit Leadership Certification Program; with any plan.
Code AASBAAS BIOBS BIOSCBSTE COMBA COMBS CISMS CISBRGMS CSCCSCBS CSCDGS CSCINFBS CSCCSBSTE CRJSTBS HMENBA HMENBATE HMHIBA HMHIBATE IDSSTDMAIS MASMASBA MASMASBS MASMTBATE MASMTBSTE PSYBA PSYBS PSYCOUMA PSYSCHMA
Undergraduate B.A.A.S. B.S. B.S. B.A. B.S.
Graduate
M.S. M.S. B.S. B.S. B.S. B.S. B.S. B.A. B.A. B.A. B.A. M.A. B.A. B.S. B.A. B.S. B.A. B.S. M.A. M.A.
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School of Business Administration
Program Plan Accounting General Business Healthcare Administration Management Marketing Business Administration Economic Development / Entrepreneurship Fourth Year Bridge MBA Global MBA Code BACCBBA BGENBBA BUSHCABBA BMGTBBA BMKTBBA BADMNMBA BEDEMS BBRGMBA BGLOBLMBA Undergraduate B.B.A. B.B.A. B.B.A. B.B.A. B.B.A. Graduate
M.B.A. M.S. M.B.A. M.B.A.
This program is pending approval from THECB and the University of Houston System.
School of Education and Human Development **
Program Plan Administration and Supervision: General Leadership Educational Leadership Superintendency Counseling Curriculum and Instruction: Elementary Education Reading Secondary Education Interdisciplinary Studies: Early Childhood – Grade 4 Generalist Grade 4 – Grade 8 Generalist * Teacher Certification Special Education Educational Diagnostician Code AEDADMMED AEDPRNMED* AEDSPTMED* CEDMED* CUIEEDMED CUIRDGMED* CUISEDMED ESEBSISTE* MSEBSISTE* IDS:STD SPEMED SPEDIA* B.S.I.S. B.S.I.S. B.S.I.S. M.ED. M.ED. Undergraduate Graduate M.ED. M.ED. M.ED. M.ED. M.ED. M.ED. M.ED.
* SBEC (State Board of Educator Certification) Program. ** See School of Education and Human Development section of UH-Victoria Catalog for certification programs.
School of Nursing
Program Plan Code RN to BSN NURSBSN Nursing-Clinical Nurse Specialist* MSN-CNS Nursing-Nurse Administration* MSN-ADM Nursing-Nurse Educator* MSN-EDU Clinical Nurse Specialist – Alternate Entry Program *# MSN-AEP * Subject to approval from The Higher Education Coordinating Board. # Subject to approval from Board of Nurse Examiners. Undergraduate B.S.N. Graduate M.S.N. M.S.N. M.S.N. M.S.N.
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Undergraduate Admission
Application The Apply Texas Application may be submitted by students who are U.S. citizens or Legal Permanent Residents (LPR) of the United States. To access the Apply Texas Application, see the UHV website www.uhv.edu and click on "Apply Now". International applicants who currently hold a visa that permits enrollment, or have pending permanent residence status, may submit the Apply Texas Application for International Students. On the UHV website, choose the link for International Students. This link will direct you to the International Student information page. From this page, you may choose the link to the International Student Admission Application. F1 or J1 visa applicants may also access admission forms from this page. When applicants submit the completed application, they will receive an email confirmation from Apply Texas that the application was submitted successfully. UHV Office of Admissions and Records will receive the application in 24 to 48 hours, and the applicant will receive a PeopleSoft ID and temporary password by email. The applicant will then be able to check their admission status through PeopleSoft Self Service. Applicants may also be contacted by email to provide additional information needed for the admission process. Applications for admission should be submitted as early as possible to ensure time for processing before registration. The completed application, with supporting documents, constitutes the basis upon which eligibility for admission is determined. All questions on the application must be answered fully. Admission is invalid if granted on the basis of incorrect information or omitted facts, which if known, would have caused the applicant to be ineligible. A student must contact the Office of Admissions and Records if he/she does not enroll for the semester/term indicated on the original application.
Transcripts It is the applicant's responsibility to have complete, official transcripts sent directly from each institution of higher education the applicant has attended to the Office of Admissions and Records of UH-Victoria. UHV considers transcripts official only when they bear both the signature of the registrar and the seal of the issuing school and are sent directly to the UHV Office of Admissions and Records from the registrar's office of each school the applicant has attended. If the applicant's official transcript(s) have not arrived at the UHV Office of Admissions by the 12th class day of a fall or spring semester/term or the 4th class day of a summer term, UHV may administratively withdraw the applicant from all classes for the term. Also, UHV may require the applicant to forfeit all tuition and fees. Records from one institution carried on a transcript from a second institution do not qualify as credentials for admission. Students must supply the UHV Office of Admissions and Records with official transcripts, mark(grade) sheets, and confirmation of degrees or diplomas of any and all academic studies attempted at international colleges/universities prior to enrollment. If necessary for English translation, two sets of official transcripts are required. One set must be in the original language and one English translation (if necessary), describing all academic studies attempted and completed must be on file before the final evaluation can proceed. Transcripts should plainly indicate the dates of attendance, the subjects, and the marks (grades) earned. They should also reflect any degrees or diplomas awarded. Official transcripts should be issued directly to UHV by the registrar, principal or responsible head of each institution attended. When this is not possible, documents certified by an embassy or consular official as true copies may be accepted. Uncertified copies are not acceptable. The university will make a reasonable determination of those courses completed outside the United States. However, international students may be required to have a catalog match evaluation performed by an outside agency in order to determine course equivalencies. This may take longer to complete, and it is imperative that students submit international documents as early as possible to ensure adequate time for application approval.
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If a student has previously obtained a comprehensive evaluation from an outside agency, UHV may accept an official copy of the evaluation and a copy of the original documents for admission purposes. The student should notify the Office of Admissions and Records prior to requesting the agency to send the evaluation copy in order to determine if the agency evaluation is acceptable for admission purposes. The applicant must submit a transcript of any college work attempted previously at another institution whether or not the applicant earned any credit. Transcripts become the property of UH-Victoria and cannot be returned. They will remain on file in the UHV Office of Admissions and Record for two years or until the applicant enrolls at UHV, whichever occurs first. English Proficiency All students attending the University of Houston-Victoria must be proficient in the use of English. Students, regardless of immigration status, whose educational instruction has not been in the English language and/or whose first or native language is not English, must demonstrate English proficiency in one of the following ways: TOEFL: A valid, official TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) exam score of a minimum of 550/paper-based, 213/computer-based, or 79/iBT is required. Photocopies are NOT acceptable. Scores must be less than 2 years old. You will need to request an official score report to be sent directly to the University of Houston-Victoria. The UHV school code is 6917. This TOEFL requirement is minimal. Specific graduate programs may have higher requirements. Please refer to your school's section of the course catalog for additional information. Appeals regarding TOEFL requirements will be referred to the academic dean as a member of the Academic Council. Under certain conditions, applicants who are required to submit TOEFL scores may be tested again. Exceptions to TOEFL requirements are: 1. Institutional TOEFL: The TOEFL exam is administered on selected dates every year at locations around the world. In addition to these international TOEFL exams, individual institutions such as the University of Houston are also authorized to administer the TOEFL exam. This TOEFL is referred to as an institutional or Satellite TOEFL. It is essentially the same in content as the international TOEFL exam but may only be recognized by the institutions that administer. UHV will recognize institutional TOEFL exams taken at one of the University of Houston campuses or other campuses approved by the Academic Council. Interested applicants should contact the UHV Office of Admissions and Records for information. 2. Have completed 9 semester hours of lower division English in an accredited U.S. college or university, 3 of which must be in composition and 3 in literature; or 3. Have earned a bachelor's degree or higher in an accredited U.S. college or University; or 4. Have completed the equivalent of at least three years of full-time study at a recognized secondary school, college or university whose primary language of instruction is English; or 5. Are recommended for academic study by an English Language Institute recognized by the University of Houston-Victoria, after completing the highest level of Intensive English Study.
Texas Success Initiative (TSI) Requirement [formerly TASP]
The Texas State Education Code requires that all students who enter Texas public institutions for the first time must be assessed for reading, writing, and mathematics skills. Performance on the test will be used as a condition of admission to UHV and all other Texas upper-level universities. To give Texas public higher education more flexibility in their efforts to develop better academic skills among students who need them for success in college, the 78th Texas Legislature repealed the Texas Academic Skills Program and replaced it with the Texas Success Initiative (to be codified as Texas Education Code 51.3062). Transfer students who have attended a public institution of higher education in Texas must pass the Texas Higher Education Assessment (THEA) prior to enrolling in upper-level courses. Students who are entering from other Texas public institutions must already have satisfied the requirements of the Texas Success Initiative (TSI). Students entering from out-of-state or private institutions may satisfy TSI requirements based on a review of specific coursework as determined by the Office of Admissions and Records.
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The THEA test is offered several times annually at designated locations, as specified in the THEA information bulletin, available through the internet at www.THEA.nesinc.com . It is the responsibility of the student to have THEA scores sent directly to UHV from the National Evaluation Systems, Inc. or the scores for each section of the test must appear on an official transcript being sent from a college/university you have previously attended. There is no limit to the number of times that you may take any or all sections of the THEA test. You do not have to pass all sections at the same time to satisfy the law; however, you must satisfy all sections prior to unconditional admission to UHV. The THEA Quick Test, which is also an official THEA test, will be administered prior to the beginning of each term. For more information and to register for the exam, students should contact the Academic Center at (361) 570-4288. A $10 non-refundable administration fee (check or money order made payable to UHV) is due at the time of registration. On the THEA Quick Test date, students will need to bring two forms of identification (including one with photo identification) and a $29 check or money order made payable to National Evaluation Systems (NES). Whether you choose to take the THEA test at a location identified in the THEA bulletin or take the THEA Quick Test at UHV, you must complete the test before you register in any UHV course work for credit. Scores are usually available for retrieval within seven days after test administration. If you take the test immediately before you begin classes at UHV, you must delay your registration until your scores arrive at the Office of Admissions and Records. If a concurrently enrolled student fails any section of the THEA test, that student may take college courses related to the section(s) of the THEA test on campuses where such courses are offered. Students who have completed between 30 and 53 semester hours may be admitted conditionally if they have taken but not successfully completed all three sections of the THEA test. They must have satisfied the TSI requirement by the time they complete 54 semester hours and before they enroll solely at UHV. IMPORTANT: Teacher Certification students are not exempt from taking the THEA test. A passing score on each portion of the THEA test is required for admission to the teacher certification program. See the Teacher Certification section of this catalog or Office of Teacher Education Records for more information. For more information, you may contact the Center for College Readiness at the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board by phone at (512) 427-6525 or through the website at http://www.thecb.state.tx.us/TASP/.
Requirements for Undergraduate Admission
To be eligible for unconditional admission to UH-Victoria a student must have earned a minimum of 54 semester hours in nonremedial college level course work from an institution accredited by one of the six recognized regional accrediting associations. The six associations are Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools, North Central Association of Colleges and Schools, New England Association of Schools and Colleges, Northwest Association of Schools and Colleges, Southern Association of Colleges and Schools and Western Association of Schools and Colleges. In addition, the student must have earned at least a 2.0 (A-4.0) grade point average, must have passed all parts (reading, writing and mathematics) of the TASP/THEA exam, or shown college readiness according to the provisions of the Texas Success Initiative and UHV, and must have official transcripts on file from all previously attended colleges no later than the 12th class day of a fall or spring term or no later than the 4th class day of a summer term. Also, a student who has completed 54 semester hours of nonremedial college level course work and is enrolled in a current long semester at another university may be accepted for admission on a conditional basis if a 2.0 (A=4.0) average over all college work prior to the current semester is indicated on the transcript(s). This conditional admission status will be changed to regular admission status after receipt of an official supplemental transcript showing that a minimum 2.0 average has been maintained over all hours attempted.
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Per H.B. 2066 approval in 1995, a student who has successfully completed a minimum of 30 semester hours of course work at an accredited college or university may enroll at UH-Victoria if the student meets regular admission requirements and is concurrently enrolled in another college or university. Proof of concurrent enrollment at another institution will be required each term until the student has completed 54 semester hours. In computing undergraduate grade point averages, only the semester hours and grade earned on the last enrollment in a repeated course will be used for computation of the required grade point average for admission. A student will not be considered for admission if ineligible to return immediately to any former institution(s) or if suspended three times, regardless of institution. A student disapproved for admission may appeal. Appeals must be submitted in writing to the Office of Admissions and Records. The university reserves the right to admit any applicant on probation.
Academic Fresh Start
An undergraduate applicant for admission who is a Texas resident may seek to enter UH-Victoria pursuant to the "academic fresh start" statute, Texas Education Code 51.931. If an applicant elects to seek admission under this statute, the institution will not consider academic course credits or grades earned by the applicant 10 or more years prior to the starting date of the term in which the applicant seeks to enroll. An applicant who elects to apply under this statute may not receive any course credit for courses taken 10 or more years prior to enrollment. An applicant must inform the Office of Admissions and Records in writing if the student wishes to apply under the "fresh start" statute. Forms are available in the Office of Admissions and Records.
Postbaccalaureate Admission
To be eligible for admission under the postbaccalaureate classification in the undergraduate career, a student must have at least a baccalaureate degree from an accredited institution but not be enrolled in a graduate program. The application for admission to postbaccalaureate studies should be filed as early as possible to ensure time for processing before registration. An official transcript showing the completion of the student's most recent degree must be sent directly from the institution conferring that degree to UHVictoria. A postbaccalaureate student seeking another undergraduate degree or teacher certification is required to submit transcripts from all former institutions. All students must provide proof of English proficiency prior to approval for admission. Although unofficial documents may be accepted for course registration purposes, official transcripts showing the last semester of course work and degree earned must be received in the registrar's office by the 12th day of classes during the fall and spring terms and by the 4th day of classes during the summer terms. Postbaccalaureate students may not register for graduate courses unless admitted as temporary graduate students. Postbaccalaureate students intending to take any graduate courses should request "temporary graduate student" admission on their application. A student must file a new application for a future term or request an update of the application to a future semester if the student does not enroll for the semester indicated on the original application.
Temporary Graduate Admission
To be eligible for admission under the temporary graduate classification in the graduate career, a student must have at least a baccalaureate degree from an accredited institution but not be admitted to a graduate program at UHV. An official transcript showing the completion of the student's most recent degree must be sent directly from the institution conferring that degree to UH-Victoria.
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Holders of F1 student visas are not eligible for temporary graduate admission. All students must provide proof of English proficiency prior to approval for admission. Although unofficial documents may be accepted for course registration purposes, official transcripts showing the last semester of course work and degree earned must be received in the registrar's office by the 12th day of classes during the fall and spring terms and by the 4th day of classes during the summer terms. Temporary graduate students may take a maximum of 12 credit hours of graduate work. Temporary graduate students in the School of Education and Human Development's VOICE program may take a maximum of 18 credit hours of graduate work. If a temporary graduate student is later admitted to a graduate program, applicable graduate courses taken, up to a maximum of 12 credit hours (18 for VOICE students) successfully completed within the previous 10 years or the period specified by the degree program, will be included on the student's degree plan as approved by the school. Temporary graduate students intending to seek admission to a graduate program are officially approved temporarily into a graduate program, up to a maximum of 12 semester credit hours. Temporary graduate students seeking admission to a graduate program may obtain application forms from the Office of Admissions and Records. A student must file a new application for a future term if the student does not enroll for the term indicated on the original application. Permanent admission to a graduate program will be made on the basis of an admission index (see "Requirements for Graduate Admission"). Temporary graduate students NOT intending to seek admission to a graduate program are considered "Non-Degree Seeking," and are not eligible for federal financial aid funds.
Graduate Admission
General Graduate Studies Requirements The applicant for a graduate program must have earned a bachelor's degree or higher in an institution accredited by one of the six recognized regional accrediting associations. The six associations are Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools, North Central Association of Colleges and Schools, New England Association of Schools and Colleges, Northwest Association of Schools and Colleges, Southern Association of Colleges and Schools, and Western Association of Schools and Colleges. Foreign institutions which may not be formally accredited by United States accrediting agencies must be recognized by the Ministry of Education in the country where the institution is located as maintaining high academic standards. A student transferring from another graduate school must have at least a 3.0 (A=4.0) grade point average on all graduate work attempted. Application The Apply Texas Application may be submitted by students who are U.S. citizens or Legal Permanent Residents (LPR) of the United States. To access the Apply Texas Application, see the UHV website www.uhv.edu and click on "Apply Now". International applicants who currently hold a visa that permits enrollment, or have pending permanent residence status, may submit the Apply Texas Application for International Students. On the UHV website, choose the link for International Students. This link will direct you to the International Student information page. From this page, you may choose the link to the International Student Admission Application. F1 or J1 visa applicants may also access admission forms from this page. When applicants submit the completed application, they will receive an email confirmation from Apply Texas that the application was submitted successfully. UHV Office of Admissions and Records will receive the application in 24 to 48 hours, and the applicant will receive a PeopleSoft ID and temporary password by email. The applicant will then be able to check their admission status through PeopleSoft Self Service. Applicants may also be contacted by email to provide additional information needed for the admission process. Applications for admission should be submitted as early as possible to ensure time for processing before registration. The completed application, with supporting documents, constitutes the basis upon which eligibility for admission is determined. All questions on the application must be answered fully.
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Admission is invalid if granted on the basis of incorrect information or omitted facts, which if known, would have caused the applicant to be ineligible. A student must contact the Office of Admissions and Records if he/she does not enroll for the semester/term indicated on the original application.
Transcripts One official transcript of all undergraduate and graduate work must be sent directly to the Office of Admissions and Records of UH-Victoria from each institution attended. The single exception is that applicants holding a master's degree from an accredited institution are required to submit only the official transcript from the U.S. institution which granted the master's degree. Although unofficial documents may be accepted for course registration purposes, official transcripts showing the last semester of course work and degree earned must be received in the registrar's office by the 12th day of classes during the fall and spring terms and by the 4th day of classes during the summer terms. In no case can a student's application for graduate studies be considered until all transcripts and scores are received. See Official Transcript information in the undergraduate admission section of this catalog for International transcript requirements. Processing of transcripts of students currently enrolled can begin if not more than one semester of course work is outstanding. The applicant who submits an incomplete transcript must submit a complete official transcript showing the latest semester of course work attempted and the degree earned not later than the 12th class day of a fall or spring term or the 4th class day of a summer term.
Test Scores The Graduate Record Exam (GRE) General Test, or Graduate Management Admission Test (GMAT) is required of all applicants applying for graduate admission. Applicants to the M.Ed. Counseling Program may substitute the Miller Analogies Test (MAT) and applicants to Business Administration must take the Graduate Management Admission Test (GMAT). For students taking the GRE, only verbal and quantitative sections of the General Test are used for determining graduate eligibility. Applicants holding a master's degree or higher from an accredited institution are not required to submit test scores. Test scores must be sent directly from the testing agency to the Office of Admissions and Records of UHVictoria. Scores no longer being reported will not be accepted and the student must retake the exam. Information concerning the GRE, GMAT and MAT tests may be obtained from the Office of Admissions and Records or from the testing companies. For GRE call (609) 771-7670, access website at www.gre.org or write Graduate Record Examinations, Educational Testing Service, P.O. Box 6000, Princeton, NJ 085416000. For GMAT, Call (609) 771-7330, access website at www.gmac.org or write Graduate Management Admission Test, Educational Testing Service, P.O. Box 6103, Princeton, NJ 08541-6103. For MAT, call 1800-622-3231 or write The Psychological Corporation, 555 Academic Court, San Antonio, TX 782042956. The institutional code number for UHV is 6917 for the GMAT and GRE. Beginning January 3, 2006, the GMAT program code for University of Houston-Victoria will be changed from 6917 to XTI-GJ-55.
GMAT Waiver Information
Under certain circumstances, MBA applicants may request a waiver for the GMAT when applying for initial admission to the MBA program, or when attempting to progress from temporary graduate admission to conditional or full admission to the MBA program. The MBA Director will consider, on a case-by-case basis, GMAT waiver requests from applicants who fall into one of the following categories: The applicant has completed a graduate or professional degree (i.e., a degree beyond a fouryear baccalaureate degree) from an accredited college or university; OR
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The applicant has a current GRE score (less than 5 years old) of 900 or higher (verbal and quantitative sections combined); OR The applicant has a current GRE score (less than 5 years old) and overall GPA sufficient to meet the university admission index; OR The applicant (i) has an undergraduate GPA of 3.0 or higher AND (ii) has at least two years of relevant professional and/or management/supervisory experience AND (iii) writes a letter of application outlining career goals and objectives AND (iv) earns a B or better in QMS 6351 and MGT 6351.
A GMAT waiver is not automatic for any applicant. To request a GMAT waiver, the applicant must submit the following materials to the MBA Director: A brief written request outlining the reasons why the MBA Director should grant a GMAT waiver (including career goals and objectives) and indicating which of the above waiver categories applies. Copies of all academic transcripts for work completed at any college or university attended. The applicant may submit unofficial transcripts for consideration, but any unofficial copies must be followed by official transcripts submitted with the formal application. A current professional resume. Any other information the applicant wishes to submit to the MBA Director in support of the request (e.g., letter from supervisor explaining the applicant's job duties, performance, and potential, or letters of recommendation).
Requirements for Graduate Admission
Students are considered for admission to graduate programs on the basis of an admission index, as indicated below. The academic schools may have additional criteria for certain degree programs and may consider admitting students whose indices are below the minimum but within the range specified. The admission index results from a combination of the following: Grade point average (GPA) over at least the last 60 hours multiplied by 200. Verbal score plus quantitative score on the Graduate Record Examination (GRE) or equivalent scores on the Graduate Management Admission Test (GMAT) or Miller Analogies Test (MAT). Admission index of 1,400 or higher: Admission index below the 1,400 minimum but not lower than 1,300: Students are admitted, so long as they meet any additional criteria specific to a particular degree program. Students may be admitted by the dean of the school, considering scores on the analytic portion of the GRE (or equivalent), grades in particularly relevant courses, or other relevant indicators of a student's potential to succeed in a given graduate degree program. Such admission may be conditional or probationary with initial coursework specified.
Students rejected for admission to a graduate program may appeal to the Academic Council (c/o the Registrar). Appeals must specify the program and cite evidence of ability to complete its academic and professional requirements. If you do not meet 1) the minimum GPA and test score or 2) the 1400 admissions index, you do not meet the minimum admission requirements. The dean of the school of your intended plan may make an exception as long as your admissions index is at least 1300. You should base your appeal on your academic record, related experience and notable achievements that attest to your ability to complete a graduate degree. The academic school will respond to you in writing, approving or denying your appeal and stating any conditions that apply to you. In addition to submitting official transcripts (see previous section on transcripts for admission requirements) and test scores, applicants are required to submit supporting documents, as specified by the
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relevant degree program. See the appropriate school section of this catalog for supporting documents required. Possible documents may include: A letter of application and/or resume A recommendation from a practicing professional in the field of study or a related field A personal essay Applicants also may have to complete prescribed courses prior to admission to the degree program. Please see the particular degree program in this catalog for an explanation of the specific admission requirements for that program. Applications and all supporting documents should be sent to the Office of Admissions and Records at the university. That office determines whether the application is complete and meets the minimal admissions index. It then forwards the file to the relevant academic school. The school reviews the index and supporting qualitative documents and approves or disapproves admission. See the relevant school section in this catalog for specific program requirements. An applicant who has earned a baccalaureate degree after electing to enroll under the "academic fresh start" will have only the courses and grades earned after that enrollment date used in computing the grade point average. No more than 12 credit hours of graduate-level courses completed prior to admission will count toward fulfillment of graduate program requirements. If you are a postbaccalaureate student who wishes only to take certain graduate courses, you should request "temporary graduate student' admission on your application. As a temporary graduate student, you may take up to 12 credit hours of graduate course work. If you are later admitted to a graduate program, applicable graduate courses you have taken, up to a maximum of 12 credit hours successfully completed within the previous 10 years or the period specified by the degree program, will be included on your degree plan as approved by the school. (Note that all grades in courses applicable to the degree count when a student gains admission to a graduate program.) International students must also meet the requirements for international admission as outlined in this catalog and the International Student Information Brochure.
English Proficiency Requirement
All graduate students are expected to be proficient in the use of English. Further information concerning English proficiency requirements may be found in the general Admissions section of this catalog. If an applicant for graduate admission demonstrates that he or she satisfies any of the 4 criteria stated for TOEFL exemption, no other evidence or examination is required for admission purposes.
Readmission of Former Students
A former student of UH-Victoria is not required to file a new application for admission. A former student must submit transcripts from all colleges attended since the last enrollment at UHVictoria. If the student has earned less than a 2.0 (A=4.0) average over all work completed since attending UH-Victoria, or left the last institution on probation, the student may be readmitted to the university on probation. A student who is not eligible to return immediately to any former institution(s) will not be considered for readmission.
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Transfer of Undergraduate Credits
Transfer students should refer to the following regulations concerning transfer of credits to UH-Victoria. A student in doubt about courses which can be transferred to this university may consult the Office of Admissions and Records. Information as to how specific courses may be applied toward a degree should be obtained from the school of the student's proposed degree. General Regulations 1. The college from which credit is to be transferred must be accredited by one of the six recognized regional accrediting associations. The six associations are Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools, North Central Association of Colleges and Schools, New England Association of Schools and Colleges, Northwest Association of Schools and Colleges, Southern Association of Colleges and Schools, and Western Association of Schools and Colleges. 2. Courses transfer to UH-Victoria on the same level and with the corresponding number of hours as earned at another institution. Grades are never lowered in transfer. 3. When a course has been repeated for credit, the last grade and credit hours will determine the acceptance for the course. 4. A student who has completed the core curriculum at another Texas public institution will have satisfied the core curriculum requirements for UHV. 5. Students who have not completed the core at another Texas public institution are subject to the following guideline. Courses taken at other colleges that do not correspond to courses listed in the Common Course Numbering System section in this catalog or to courses offered by this university may transfer as elective credit and may apply to specific degree requirements with appropriate academic approval. 6. The following courses are not accepted by the university in transfer. A. Vocational courses except those required for university degree programs. B. Orientation, remedial English, remedial reading courses; high school level mathematics or intermediate algebra courses; bookkeeping courses. C. General Education Development Tests on high school or college level. 7. Courses in technology will be considered for transfer credit on an individual basis, depending on the student's plan and the type of course to be transferred. 8. Credit may be granted for courses taken at military service training schools when such training is considered to be at the baccalaureate level or higher and consistent with the student's educational objective. Transfer credit will be based on recommendations made in the Guide to the Evaluation of Educational Experiences in the Armed Services. 9. A maximum of 12 semester hours in religion is accepted toward a degree. 10. To earn a bachelor's degree at UH-Victoria, 30 of the last 36 upper division hours must be completed with UH-Victoria. The dean of the school of the student's plan, with the advice and consent of the president or his/her designate, will make the decision concerning the application of transfer credit to the degree program.
Transfer of Vocational and Technical Courses
Vocational or technical courses will transfer for the Bachelor of Applied Arts and Sciences degree, provided the courses are transferred from a college or university accredited by one of the six recognized regional accrediting associations, the credit is of college level, and the credit is shown on the school's official transcript.
Transfer Credit From International Institutions
Transfer work from international institutions that do not follow the U.S. pattern of education will be evaluated on an individual basis. Credit will be given for work satisfactorily completed at international institutions offering programs recognized by University of Houston-Victoria. Official credentials submitted directly from the Office of the Registrar and a listing of courses completed and grades awarded must accompany any request for transfer credit. Credentials must contain both English translation, if necessary, and original language of instruction. Courses must be equivalent in character and content to courses offered at UHV. No English composition courses will be transferred from institutions located in non-English speaking countries. American history and American political science/government courses will not transfer from foreign institutions. Courses taken at language training centers or institutes are generally not awarded transfer credit.
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Junior College Regulations A student enrolled in a degree program at UH-Victoria may transfer hours from a junior college, subject to the following conditions: 1. Courses taken at a junior college cannot transfer as upper division (junior and senior) credits. 2. There is no limit to the number of credits transferable from a junior college, but in addition to these credits a student must earn a minimum of 54 semester hours of upper division work toward a bachelor's degree, with exception to the RN to BSN program which requires 31 upper division hours, and the BAAS program which requires 40 upper division hours.
Correspondence Credit
UH-Victoria does not offer correspondence courses; however, such credit may be accepted in transfer when taken from an accredited college or university. A student may apply a maximum of 18 semester hours of correspondence credit toward a bachelor's degree. Only 6 semester hours in the plan may be correspondence credit.
Experiential Learning
The University does not award academic course credit for experiential learning or life experience. As specified by the state, certain kinds of experience may be credited toward fulfilling certification requirements in Education.
Transfer of Examination Credit
Credit for advanced placement earned at another institution may be transferred provided the institution is accredited by one of the six recognized regional accrediting associations, the credit is of college level and the credit is shown on the school's official transcript. The dean of the school of the student's plan, with the advice and consent of the president or his/her designate, will make the decision concerning the application of advanced placement credit to the degree program.
Evaluation of Transfer Work
If the application for admission indicates that the student plans to earn a degree at UH-Victoria, college credit earned at another accredited institution will be evaluated in accordance with the transfer of credit regulations in effect at the time of enrollment. The evaluation of transfer work is usually made after enrollment and after the complete transfer record is on file. Copies of the evaluation will be mailed to the student and the school of the student's plan.
Resolution of Transfer Disputes for Lower Division Courses
The Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board has established procedures to be followed by Texas public colleges and universities in resolving transfer of credit disputes involving lower division courses. Courses covered by this procedure are defined by the Coordinating Board's guide, "Transfer of Credit Policies and Curricula''. If a transfer course covered by the Coordinating Board policies is not accepted, the student may initiate an appeal. A "UH-Victoria Appeal Form" must be completed and submitted to UH-Victoria Office of Admissions and Records within 15 calendar days after the evaluation of transfer work has been sent to the student. (Forms are available in the Office of Admissions and Records or at www.uhv.edu/oar ) . The two institutions and the student shall attempt to resolve the transfer of the course credit in accordance with the Coordinating Board rules and/or guidelines. If the transfer dispute is not resolved to the satisfaction of the student or the institution at which the credit was earned, then UH-Victoria will state its reason for course denial to the Commissioner of Higher Education within 45 days after the date the student received written notice of the denial. The commissioner or a designee will then provide a final written decision about the transfer of course credit to UH-Victoria, the student and the other institution.
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Transfer of Graduate Credits
The transfer student must meet the regular admission requirements. Credit may be transferred only for graduate credit courses completed with a grade of A or B. These courses, completed in residence at the University of Houston-Victoria under a graduate degree program, must be certified as graduate level by the Office of Admissions and Records of UH-Victoria. Except for the MBA program, the transfer student must complete 75% of the coursework required for a degree program at UHV (for example, 36 hours in a 48 hour program) unless transferring from a UH System institution. In the latter case, the student must complete 50% at UHV. The MBA program accepts only 6 semester credit hours in transfer, effective Fall 2003. Advanced work completed with another institution prior to the time the institution offered graduate credit will not apply as credit toward an advanced degree at UH-Victoria. The student bears the final responsibility for securing the Office of Admissions and Records' evaluation. Approval of transfer credit toward a degree is by the appropriate school dean with the advice and consent of the president or his/her designee.
Correspondence Credit
Graduate credit is not granted for correspondence courses and courses taken prior to the student's admission to a graduate school.
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Residence Status
Determining Texas Residency
Under state statutes pursuant to Title 3 Texas Education Code and the Rules and Regulations for Determining Residence Status made known by the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board which interpret those statutes, an individual will be classified as a resident or nonresident. The following rules were adopted by the Texas Legislature in January 2006, to be effective beginning with enrollments for the Fall Semester, 2006. Your residence status for tuition purposes will be determined by the Registrar prior to your enrollment. Students may contact the Office of Admissions and Records for help in determining correct residence status for tuition purposes or for steps to complete in order to change residence status. You must be prepared to pay tuition and other required fees by specified due dates or become subject to the penalties applied by the Coordinating Board rules. If you have knowledge of an error in your residency status for tuition purposes, it is your responsibility to notify the Office of Admissions and Records immediately. These rules are subject to change. For a complete copy of the Rules and Regulations, view the Coordinating Board website at www.thecb.state.tx.us . Following is a summary of the rules and regulations. An individual who has lived in the state under circumstances specified in these rules will be eligible for classification as a resident. An individual who does not meet resident criteria will be classified as a nonresident and must pay tuition and fees required of non-resident students. An individual classified as a nonresident may qualify to pay resident tuition rates and other charges while continuing to be classified as a non-resident under certain exceptions specified in these rules. §21.728 Definitions The following words and terms, when used in this subchapter, shall have the following meanings, unless the context clearly indicates otherwise. This is a partial list of definitions: Dependent – a person who: a. Is less than 18 years of age and has not been emancipated by marriage or court order; or b. Is eligible to be claimed as a dependent of a parent of the person for purposes of determining the parent's income tax liability under the Internal Revenue Code of 1986. Domicile – A person's principal, permanent residence to which the person intends to return after any temporary absence. Established a Domicile in Texas – A person has established a domicile in Texas if he or she has met the conditions shown in § 27.730(d) of this title (relating to Determination of Resident Status). Gainful Employment – Activities intended to provide an income to a person or allow a person to avoid the expense of paying another person to perform the tasks (as in child care or the maintenance of a home). A person who is self-employed, employed as a homemaker, or who is living off his/her earnings may be considered gainfully employed for purposes of establishing residency, as may a person whose primary support is public assistance. Work study and other such student employment may not be considered gainful employment for the purpose of establishing a domicile in Texas. Maintain A Residence – To physically reside in a location. The maintenance of a residence is not interrupted by a temporary absence from the state, as provided in this statue. Regular Term – a fall or spring term, typically consisting of 16 weeks. Residence – A person's home or other dwelling place. Temporary Absence – Absence from the State of Texas with the intention to return, generally for a period of less than five years.
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§21.730 Determination of Residence Status a. The following persons shall be classified as Texas residents and entitled to pay resident tuition at all institutions of higher education: (1) a person who: (A) graduated from a public or accredited private high school in this state or, as an alternative to high school graduation, received the equivalent of a high school diploma in this state, and (B) maintained a residence continuously in this state for: the thirty-six months immediately preceding the date of graduation or receipt of the diploma equivalent, as applicable; and the 12 months preceding the census date of the academic term in which the person enrolls in an institution. (2) a person who: (A) established a domicile in this state not less than 12 months before the census date of the academic term in which the person enrolls in an institution; and (B) maintained a residence continuously in the state for the 12 months immediately preceding the census date of the academic term in which the person enrolls in an institution. (3) a dependent whose parent: (A) established a domicile in this state not less than 12 months before the census date of the academic term in which the person enrolls in an institution; and (B) maintained a residence continuously in the state for the 12 months immediately preceding the census date of the academic term in which the person enrolls in an institution. b. The following non-U.S. citizens may establish a domicile in this state for the purposes of subsection (a)(2) or (3) of this section: (1) A Permanent Resident; (2) A person who is eligible for permanent resident status, who has filed an I-485 Application for Permanent Residency and has been issued a fee/filing receipt or Notice of Action from USCIS; (3) A nonimmigrant that holds one of the types of visas who are eligible to domicile in the United States; (4) A person classified by the USCIS as a Refugee, Asylee, Parolee, Conditional Permanent Resident, or Temporary Resident; (5) A person holding Temporary Protected Status, and spouses and children with approved petitions under the Violence Against Women Act (VAWA), an applicant with an approved USCIS I-360, Special Agricultural Worker, and a person granted deferred action status by USCIS; (6) A person who has filed for adjustment of status to that of a person admitted as a Permanent Resident under 8 U. S. Code 1255, or under the "registry" program (8 USC 1259), or the Special Immigrant Juvenile Program (8 USC 1101(a)(27)(J)) and has been issued a fee/filing receipt or Notice of Action by USCIS.
c. The domicile of a dependent's parent is presumed to be the domicile of the dependent unless the dependent establishes eligibility for resident tuition under subsection (a)(1) of this section. d. A domicile in Texas is presumed if, at least 12 months prior to the census date of the term in which he or she is to enroll, the person owns real property in Texas, owns a business in Texas, or is married to a person who has established a domicile in Texas. Gainful employment other than work-study and other such student employment can also be a basis for establishing a domicile. e. The temporary absence of a person or a dependent's parent from the state for the purpose of service in the U.S. Armed Forces, Public Health Service, Department of Defense, U.S. Department of State, as a result of an employment assignment, or for educational purposes, shall not affect a person's ability to continue to claim that he or she is a domiciliary of this state. The person or the dependent's parent shall provide documentation of the reason for the temporary absence. f. The temporary presence of a person or a dependent's parent in Texas for the purpose of service in the U.S. Armed Forces, Public Health Service, Department of Defense or service with the U.S. Department of State, or as a result of any other type of employment assignment does not preclude the person or parent from establishing a domicile in Texas.
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§ 21.731 Information Required to Initially Establish Resident Status To initially establish resident status under §21.730 of this title, (relating to Determination of Resident Status), a person shall provide the institution with a completed set of Core Residency Questions. An institution may request that a person provide documentation to support the answers to the Core Residency Questions. A list of appropriate documents is included at the end of this chapter. In addition, the university may request documents that support the information the student may provide in Section H of the core questions. If a person who establishes resident status under §21.730(a)(1) of this title (graduation from a Texas public or accredited private high school or the equivalent) is not a Citizen of the United States or a Permanent Resident, the person shall, in addition to the other requirements of this section, provide the institution with a signed affidavit, stating that the person will apply to become a Permanent Resident as soon as the person becomes eligible to apply. The affidavit shall be required only when the person applies for resident status and shall be in the form provided by the University of Houston-Victoria. An institution shall not impose any requirements in addition to the requirements set forth in §21.731 for a person to establish resident status. § 21.732 Continuing Resident Status Beginning with the Fall 2006 semester, a person who was enrolled in a Texas institution during any part of the 2006 state fiscal year (Fall 2005, Spring 2006, or Summer 2006 semester), and who was classified as a resident of this state in the last academic period of that year for which the person was enrolled, may be considered to be a resident of this state for purposes of this subchapter. A person who has established resident status under this subchapter is entitled to pay resident tuition in each subsequent academic term in which the person enrolls at any Texas institution, unless the person has been absent for two or more consecutive regular terms (Fall and Spring). A person who enrolls in an institution after two or more consecutive regular (Fall and Spring) terms during which the person is not enrolled in a public institution shall submit the information required in §21.731 of this title (relating to Information Required to Initially Establish Resident Status), and satisfy all the applicable requirements to establish resident status. § 21.733 Reclassification Based on Additional or Changed Information If a student is initially classified as a nonresident based on information provided through the set of Core Residency Questions, the student may request reclassification. A student shall provide the University with any additional or changed information which may affect his or her resident or nonresident tuition classification. A list of acceptable documentation is included at the end of this chapter. The University may reclassify a student who has previously been classified as a resident or nonresident based on additional or changed information provided by the student. Any change made under this section shall apply to the first succeeding term in which the person is enrolled, if the change is made on or after the census date of that term. If the change is made prior to the census date, it will apply to the current term. § 21.734 Errors in Classification Student Errors - If the university permits a student to pay resident tuition in error and the person is not entitled or permitted to pay resident tuition under this subchapter, the university shall charge nonresident tuition to the student beginning with the term following the date that the institution discovers the error. Not later than the first day of the following term, the university may notify the person that he or she must pay the difference between resident and nonresident tuition for each previous term in which the student should not have paid resident tuition, if: the person failed to provide the university, in a timely manner after the information becomes available or on request by the university, any information that the person reasonably should know would be relevant to an accurate classification by the institution; or
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the person provided false information to the institution that the person reasonably should know could lead to an error in classification by the university.
If the university provides notice to the student regarding an error in tuition status, the student shall be required to pay the applicable amount to the university no later than the 30th day after the date the person is notified of their liability for the amount owed. After receiving the notice and until the amount is paid in full, the person is not entitled to receive from the university a certificate or diploma, if not yet awarded on the date of the notice, or official transcript that is based at least partially on or includes credit for courses taken while the person was erroneously classified as a resident of this state. University Errors - If the university erroneously classified a person as a resident of this state under this subchapter and the person is entitled or permitted to pay resident tuition under this subchapter, that person is not liable for the difference between resident and nonresident tuition under this section. If the university erroneously classifies a person as a nonresident and the person is a resident under this subchapter, the university shall refund the difference in resident and nonresident tuition for each term in which the student was erroneously classified and paid the nonresident tuition rate.
Documentation to Support Domicile and Residency
The following documentation may be requested by the University of Houston-Victoria in order to resolve issues raised by responses to the Core Residency Questions. Part A – Documentation that can support the establishment of a domicile and demonstrate the maintenance of a residence in Texas for the 12 months prior to the census date of the term in which the person enrolls is: An employer's statement of dates of employment (beginning and current or ending dates) that encompass at least 12 months. Other documents that show the person has been engaged in activities intended to provide an income to a person or allow a person to avoid the expense of paying another person to perform the tasks (as in child care or the maintenance of a home) may also be used, as well as documents that show the person is self-employed, employed as a homemaker, or is living off his/her earnings, or through public assistance. Student employment, such as work-study, the receipt of stipends, fellowships or research or teaching assistantships do not qualify as a basis for establishing a domicile. For a homeless person, written statements from the office of one or more social service agencies located in Texas that attests to the provision of services to the homeless person for the 12 months prior to the census date of the term in which the person enrolls. Part B – Documentation which can support the establishment of a domicile and demonstrate the maintenance of a residence in Texas for 12 months, if accomplished and maintained for this period of time prior to the census date of the term in which the person enrolls. This documentation must be accompanied by at least ONE type of document listed in Part C. 1. Title to real property in Texas 2. Marriage Certificate with documentation to support that spouse is a domiciliary of Texas 3. ownership of business in Texas with documents that evidence the organization or the business as a partnership or corporation and reflect the ownership interest of the person or dependent's parent. 4. State or local licenses to conduct a business or practice a profession in this state. Part C – Documents that may be used to demonstrate maintenance of a residence for 12 months. These documents do not show the establishment of a domicile. Activities in Part A and B of this section may be used to establish a domicile. 1. Utility bills for the 12 months preceding the census date; 2. A Texas high school transcript for full senior year preceding the census date; 3. A transcript from a Texas institution showing presence in the state for the 12 months preceding the census date; 4. A Texas driver's license or Texas ID card with an expiration date of not more than four years; 5. Cancelled checks that reflect a Texas residence for the 12 months preceding the census date;
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A current credit report that documents the length and place of residence of the person or the dependent's parent; A Texas voter registration card that has not expired; Pay stubs for the 12 months preceding the census date; Bank statements reflecting a Texas address for the 12 months preceding the census date: Ownership of real property with copies of utility bills for the 12 months preceding the census date; Registration or verification from licensor, showing Texas address for licensee; Written statements from the office of one or more social service agencies, attesting to the provision of services for at least the 12 months preceding the census date; Lease or rental of real property, other than campus housing, in the name of the person or the dependent's parent for the 12 months preceding the census date.
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Registration and Records
Office of Admissions and Records
University West, Suite 104 3007 N. Ben Wilson, Victoria, Texas 77901-5731 Telephone: 361-570-4110 FAX: 361-570-4114 Web: www.uhv.edu/oar Email: admissionsandregistration@uhv.edu Registration Information
General Registration Information Online registration is required for every term of attendance at UH-Victoria. All services through the VIP telephone registration system have ceased as of November 9, 2006. Specific dates and detailed instructions for each registration period are included in the class schedule available online at www.uhv.edu "Registration / Payment Calendar". Registration is not final until the student has completed all registration procedures and tuition and fees are paid in full. NOTE: Students will not be allowed to register for classes at this campus or any other UH institution until all UH System financial indebtedness has been cleared. Students completing registration during the late registration cycle will be assessed a non-refundable late registration fee. Questions regarding registration should be directed to the Office of Admissions and Records. Cancellation of Registration A student may cancel registration after payment without financial penalty if the student does so before the official first day of class. The student is entitled to a full refund and is regarded as never having registered. Class Schedule A class schedule of course offerings for the term, may be viewed in advance of the beginning of the term online at www.uhv.edu . The "Registration / Payment Calendar" includes detailed online registration procedures and dates. Course offerings are generally available for web viewing on the following dates: Fall – Mid-April Spring – November 1 Summer – April 1 Class Membership A student may not attend a class after the first week of classes unless properly registered for that course and section. Failure to follow proper registration procedures may jeopardize the student's good standing at the university and result in a loss of credit. Instructor's class rolls are made up only from the official enrollment records. A student whose name is not on the class roll in each registered class should contact the Office of Admissions and Records to verify proper registration. Discontinued Classes The university reserves the right, when necessary, to discontinue classes or to otherwise alter the schedule. If a class is discontinued, students will be notified at the first scheduled class meeting, whenever possible, so that they may register for alternate courses. A student who is enrolled in a discontinued class must officially drop the course and, if the student wishes to enroll in another section, the student must officially drop and add immediately. If the university discontinues a course and the student elects not to replace it with another course, then the student will receive a refund from the Office of Administration and Finance. Section Changes – Add/Drop Courses After completing registration the student may add a course or change a class section during the times listed in the "Registration / Payment Calendar" available online at www.uhv.edu . The form for section changes may be obtained in the Office of Admissions and Records or online at www.uhv.edu/oar . The student should check the "Registration / Payment Calendar" for deadlines in adding and dropping sections. Course Prerequisites Prerequisites and corequisites as specified under the UHV course listings are enforced.
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Graduation A student who plans to graduate at the end of the current term should check the academic calendar for deadlines to apply for graduation. The student must apply for graduation before the deadline indicated for each term in the academic calendar. Students who have not applied for graduation will not be graduated in a given term. The necessary forms to apply for graduation may be obtained in the Office of Admissions and Records or online at www.uhv.edu/oar . Auditing a Course Refer to the BILLING and FINANCIAL INFORMATION section of this catalog for procedures for auditing classes.
Student Records
Definition of Education Record: The Office of Admissions and Records retains a minimum of the following documents in a student's permanent education record: approval letter(s), application form(s), transfer transcripts, undergraduate and graduate admission test scores (if applicable), degree plan, and any other document(s) pertaining to the student's academic career at UHV. Notice of Students Rights The Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA) affords students certain rights with respect to their education records. These rights are as follows: 1. Students have the right to inspect and review their education records within 45 days of the day the University receives the request. 2. Students have the right to request amendment of their education records that they believe are inaccurate or misleading. If the University denies a student's requested amendment, the student has the right to a hearing regarding the requested amendment to his/her education record. 3. Students have the right to consent to disclosures of personally identifiable information in their education records, except to the extent that FERPA authorizes disclosure without consent. 4. Students have the right to file a complaint with the U.S. Department of Education concerning alleged failures by the University to comply with the requirements of FERPA. Such complaints may be sent to the Family Compliance Office, U.S. Department of Education, 400 Maryland Avenue, S.W., Washington, D.C. 20202-4605. Directory Information At its discretion the University of Houston-Victoria may provide "directory information" to the general public without student consent. "Directory information" is defined by UH-Victoria (within guidelines of the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act of 1974) as follows: student's name, home address, local address, email address, telephone listing, date of birth, photograph, program, plan, and awards received and dates and types of awards received, dates of attendance, most recent previous educational agency or institution attended, career and enrollment status (full-time, part-time, undergraduate, graduate, etc.) Confidentiality of Student Records If a student does not want "directory information" regarding him/her to be released, the student must notify the UHV Office of Admissions and Records, 3007 N. Ben Wilson, Victoria, TX 77901 in writing or complete the Request to Withhold Public Information form during the first week of classes to ensure that UH-Victoria does not release "directory information." A student's request to withhold "directory information" remains in effect until the student revokes the request in writing. Disclosure of Education Records The University of Houston-Victoria will not disclose information from a student's education records without the written consent of the student, except in the following instances in which FERPA authorizes disclosure without prior student consent: 1. To school officials who have a legitimate educational or administrative interest in the records. A school official is defined as a person employed by the University in an administrative, supervisory, academic, or support staff position; a person or company with whom the University has contracted
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(such as an attorney, auditor, or collection agent); a person serving on the Board of Regents; or a person assisting another school official in performing his/her official duties. A school official has a legitimate education interest if the official needs to review an education record in order to fulfill his/her professional responsibilities. To other schools in which the student seeks to enroll. To authorized representatives of the U.S. Secretary of Education, the U.S. Comptroller General, and state and local educational authorities, in connection with certain state or federally supported education programs; and the U.S. Attorney General for law enforcement purposes. In connection with a student's request for or receipt of financial aid, as necessary to determine the eligibility, amount or conditions of the financial aid, or to enforce the terms and conditions of the aid. To state and local officials or authorities in accordance with state law. To organizations conducting studies for or on behalf of the University to develop, validate, or administer predictive tests; administer student aid programs; or improve instruction. To accrediting organizations to carry out their functions. To parents of a "dependent" student as defined under the federal tax laws. To comply with a judicial order or a lawfully issued subpoena. To appropriate parties in connection with a health or safety emergency. As it relates to "directory information," unless the student restricts "directory information." To an alleged victim of any crime of violence or non-forcible sex offense regarding the final results of any disciplinary proceeding conducted against the alleged perpetrator of that crime or offense with respect to that crime or offense, regardless of whether the student was found to have committed the violation. To the public regarding the final results of any disciplinary proceeding in which the student was alleged to have committed a crime of violence or non-forcible sex offense and pursuant to the disciplinary proceeding the student was found to have violated a University disciplinary rule or policy. To parents of a student who is under the age of 21 regarding the student's violation of federal, state, or local law, or any University rule or policy, governing the use of possession of alcohol or a controlled substance. To the court where the student has initiated legal action against the University or the University has initiated legal action against the student.
Procedures to Inspect Education Records A student has the right to inspect his or her educational records and to challenge the contents. To review records, a student must make a request in writing to the Registrar of the University of Houston-Victoria. The written request must identify as precisely as possible the record or records he/she wishes to inspect. Procedure to Amend Education Records If a student believes the information in his/her education record contains information that is inaccurate, misleading, or in violation of the student's rights of privacy, the student should submit a written request for amendment to the Registrar. The written request should clearly identify the part of the record the student wants changed and specify why it is inaccurate, misleading, or in violation of the student's rights of privacy. The University will notify the student within a reasonable time regarding whether or not the record will be amended. If the University denies the student's request for amendment of his/her record, the student has the right to a hearing regarding the requested amendment. **Note: This procedure does not govern grade appeals. Procedures for a Hearing Under FERPA 1. To request a hearing pursuant to the University's denial of a student's request to amend information in his/her education record that the student believes is inaccurate, misleading, or in violation of the student's rights of privacy, the student should submit a written request for a hearing that clearly identifies the part of the record the student wants changed and specifying why it is inaccurate, misleading, or in violation of the student's rights of privacy to the custodian of the record that the student seeks to challenge. 2. The University will hold a hearing within a reasonable time after receiving the student's written request for a hearing. 3. The University will give the student notice of the date, time, and place of the hearing, reasonably in advance of the hearing.
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An individual who does not have a direct interest in the outcome of the hearing will conduct the hearing. The vice president to whom the custodian of the records in question reports will appoint the hearing official. 5. The student will be provided the opportunity to present evidence supporting his/her allegation that his/her education record contains information that is inaccurate, misleading, or in violation of the student's rights of privacy. The student may, at his/her own expense, be assisted during the hearing by one individual, including legal counsel. The student must notify the hearing official no later than three (3) business days before the hearing that he/she will have legal counsel present at the hearing. 6. The custodian of the record in question and the author of that record (if appropriate) will also be provided an opportunity to respond to the student's allegations. 7. Upon hearing all of the evidence, the hearing official will render a written determination within a reasonable time after the hearing. The written determination will include a summary of the evidence and the reasons for the hearing official's determination. 8. Any information in the student's education record that is determined to be inaccurate, misleading, or a violation of the student's rights of privacy will be amended with the correct information and the student will be notified in writing of the change. 9. If it is determined that the student record is correct and does not merit amendment, the University will notify the student of his/her right to place a statement in the education record commenting on the information in the record and/or presenting any reasons for disagreeing with the university's decision. 10. Any statement placed by the student in his/her education record shall remain a part of the record for as long as the University of Houston-Victoria maintains the record. Retention of Education Records: At UHV, students' education records are kept permanently in either paper or electronic format. According to the Texas Government code, Chapter 441, "Certified output from electronically digitized images or other electronic data compilations created and stored in accordance with the rules of the [Texas State Library and Archives] Commission shall be accepted as original state records by any court of administrative agency of this state unless barred by a federal law, regulation, or rule of court." UHV's policy on retention and disposal of records is based on the University of Houston System policy. In accordance with the Texas Government Code, Chapter 441, the UHS, which serves as the official records scheduler for all UH system universities, has filed a records retention schedule with the State and Local Records Management Division of the Texas State Library, as described in UHS Administrative Memorandum 03.H.01. Custodian of Records: For further information, please contact the Office of Admissions and Records, 361.570.4110 or toll-free 877.970.4848 x110. Maintenance of Records A change of address, plan and/or name must be filed promptly by the student in the Office of Admissions and Records. Change of Address The student's current mailing address and permanent address must be correctly listed on university records. Any change in the student's address should be promptly reported to the Office of Admissions and Records. A student will not be excused from penalties on grounds of not receiving communications mailed from the university if the student failed to report the new address. The form for change of address may be obtained in the Office of Admissions and Records or online at www.uhv.edu/oar . Change of Plan (Major) A student may change the plan established at the time of first enrollment, but should not apply for a change until the student has consulted a faculty advisor. Faculty advisors can provide information concerning curricular requirements and advice related to their respective fields. Undergraduate and graduate change of plan approval forms are available in the Office of Admissions and Records or online at www.uhv.edu/oar .
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Change of Name University records of a student's name are based upon the application for admission. Changes of name should be promptly reported in writing to the Office of Admissions and Records. The necessary forms to authorize a name change may be obtained in the Office of Admissions and Records or online at www.uhv.edu/oar . Final Grade Reports Final grades are posted as soon as they are compiled after the close of the term. Grade reports are not automatically sent to students. You may access grades online at www.uhv.edu using your student number and password. Each student is permitted one printed grade report per term upon request from the Office of Admissions and Records, as long as it is requested within one month from when grades are available. UHV Transcripts Transcripts will be issued by the Office of Admissions and Records if the student does not have a financial stop on his/her record. The student must request the transcript in person or write to the Office of Admissions and Records, University of Houston-Victoria, 3007 N. Ben Wilson, Victoria, Texas 77901, or fax 361-570-4114. The necessary forms to request a transcript may be obtained in the Office of Admissions and Records or online at www.uhv.edu/oar . Effective September 1, 2000, transcript request fees were eliminated. The Registrar will have authority to deny unreasonable requests. The University reserves the right to reinstate any/all fees at any time.
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Office of Financial Aid
University West, Suite 110 3007 N Ben Wilson, Victoria, Texas 77901 361.570.4131 Fax: 361.570.4132 Email: finaid@uhv.edu Applying for Financial Aid
UH-Victoria administers a wide range of scholarships, grants, loans, and work-study employment for students who qualify. It is to the student's advantage to complete a 2007-2008 UHV Scholarship Application and a 2007-2008 Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) form as early as possible since limited funds require that priority be given to the earliest applicants. Students are required to reapply and submit new applications annually because regulations governing financial aid change each year. The forms are available in the UHV Office of Financial Aid, UH System at Sugar Land, UH System at Cinco Ranch, and on the UHV Financial Aid web page, www.uhv.edu/ofa and www.fafsa.ed.gov . Additional forms and documents may be requested based on the information that is gathered from the financial aid applications and the Office of Admissions.
Viewing Your Financial Aid Status
Students must check their UHV student e-mail account for emails periodically. The emails will provide students with a link to the PeopleSoft Self Service website and will inform the students of the actions the student must take, or update the student on his or her financial aid status. Students should review their financial aid data and complete the tasks listed on the To Do List.
Awarding Process
Students must meet these minimum requirements for need-based aid: be a U.S. citizen, U.S. national, or U.S. permanent resident; be unconditionally admitted to UHV; be degree seeking; making satisfactory academic progress toward a degree or certification; not be defaulted on any educational loan or owe a refund on a federal or state grant; be registered with the Selective Service, if male; and not be convicted of possessing and/or selling illegal drugs. Transient and visiting students who are non-degree seeking at UHV are not eligible for financial aid. The priority deadlines are as follows: April 15 — Fall 2007 October 15 — Spring 2008 March 15 — Summer 2008
The most common type of financial aid is a "package'' which is awarded in the following order: grants, scholarships, employment, and/or loans. Prior to awarding federal, state, and institutional financial aid, a student's eligibility is reviewed. Financial Aid awarded prior to the semester beginning will be based on the students anticipated enrollment and aid awarded after the semester begins will be based on the student's current enrollment status. Financial aid will not be awarded until all requested documents have been received and reviewed. Students who have incomplete files should be prepared to pay for their tuition, fees, books and supplies by the date posted on the bill. An Award Letter email will be sent to the student's UHV e-mail address informing them that they need to review their financial aid offered on the web link and Accept or Decline the awards. If applicable, after the student accepts or modifies all Federal loans offered in PeopleSoft Self Service, the student will need to complete the Master Promissory Note on Loans By Web once the certification request is submitted by the Office of Financial Aid. If students are planning to receive financial aid as co-enrolled students, they must complete Consortium Agreement forms each semester the student co-enrolls. UHV currently has consortium agreements with Austin Community College, Coastal Bend College, Houston Community College Southwest, Houston
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Community College Northwest, UH-Downtown, The Victoria College and Wharton County Junior College. Federal regulations do not allow students to receive financial aid from two institutions simultaneously or for classes that will not transfer to the student's UHV degree plan. Federal Stafford Loan Entrance Counseling is required for all first-time loan borrowers at UHV. In addition, at least once per year loan applicants will have to complete the Loan Entrance Counseling Session in Loans By Web prior to completing an additional loan application. Federal Stafford Loan Exit Counseling is required for all loan recipients each time they complete a degree, drop below half-time, or withdraw from the semester. The web site available for loan counseling is: www.mapping-your-future.org. If loan borrowers need to defer payments or request a forbearance on his or her Federal Stafford loan(s) while in repayment, forms are available at www.tgslc.org . Due to the wide range of financial aid available, the specific processes for applying, and the constant change in available funding, students are encouraged to contact UHV financial aid personnel early in the process and to keep them informed of any changes that may occur which would effect his/her ability to pay for educational expenses.
UH-Victoria Programs of Financial Assistance
*Academic Competitiveness Grant Hinson-Hazlewood Loans Federal College Work-Study Program Federal Family Educational Loan Programs (Subsidized and Unsubsidized) Federal Graduate PLUS Loan Program *Federal Pell Grant Program *Federal Parent PLUS Loan Program *Federal Supplemental Educational Opportunity Grants Leveraging Educational Assistance Program/SSIG *National Science and Mathematics Access to Retain Talent (SMART) Grant Special Leveraging Educational Assistance Program Grant State College Work-Study Program State Scholarships (5th Year Accounting, License Plate, etc.) *Texas B-On-Time Loan Program *TEXAS Grant Texas Public Education Grants (Resident or Nonresident) Tuition Offset Grants UHV Scholarships * For Undergraduate Students Only For a brief description of the criteria of the programs listed above, contact the Office of Financial Aid or log on to www.uhv.edu/ofa . Endowed scholarship funds are awarded on the basis of financial need and academic merit. To view the online listing of university scholarships, go to http://www.uhv.edu/ofa/scholarships.asp . In addition, the community and civic organizations award several scholarships to UHV students. Some of the organizations require you to complete their applications. Information on new student scholarships may also be obtained in the UHV Office of Student Recruitment. At times, UHV offers special scholarship incentive programs. If a student is recommended for one of the scholarships, the student must complete the UHV Special Initiatives Scholarship Application.
Bureau of Indian Affairs Higher Education Grant Program
The BIA Higher Education Grant provides supplemental financial aid to the eligible American Indian/Alaska Native student seeking a Bachelor's degree. Students must be a member of, or at least onequarter degree Indian blood descendent of a member of an American Indian tribe which is eligible for the special programs and services provided by the United States through the Bureau of Indian Affairs. Students must be accepted for admission to UHV; and demonstrate financial need. The grant application is available with the education officer of the Tribe in which the student is affiliated or possesses membership. If the student's tribe is not administering the grant program, they can direct you to the nearest Bureau of Indian Affairs, Education Line Officer for the application. Graduate students can contact the American Indian Graduate Center for an application at (505) 881-4584.
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Tuition and Fee Exemptions
Fee exemptions and waivers are issued only for the period in which a student is currently enrolled; therefore, applications must be submitted no later than the official closing day of the semester or summer term being attended. Two examples are the Educational Aide Exemption and the Hazlewood Act Exemption. For a listing of Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board exemptions, log onto the College For Texans website, http://www.collegefortexans.com .
Vocational Rehabilitation
The Texas Rehabilitation Commission offers assistance for tuition and required fees to students who have certain physical or emotional disabilities, provided the vocational objective selected by the disabled person has been approved by an appropriate representative of the Commission. Through this state agency, other rehabilitation services are available to assist disabled persons to become employable. Application for this type of assistance should be made to the nearest rehabilitation office. Inquiries may be addressed to the Texas Rehabilitation Commission, 4102 N. Navarro, Victoria, Texas 77901.
Veterans' Benefits
UH-Victoria is approved by the Texas Education Agency for VA educational benefits for veterans, children and spouses under Chapters 32 and 35, Title 38, U.S. Code. Student veterans may receive assistance in applying for benefits from the Office of Financial Aid. To expedite payments, veterans should contact the Office of Financial Aid at least 60 days prior to the first class day of each semester or term to complete all necessary paper work for that period of study. Co-enrolled students must inquire with the UHV VA Officer regarding additional documentation required for his/her file. The student file may be certified 10 days prior to the first class day of each semester. The Montgomery G I Bill The Montgomery G I Bill (Chapter 30) Active Duty Program provides up to 36 months of education benefits. Generally these benefits are payable up to 10 years following release from active duty. The Montgomery G I Bill (Chapter 1606) Selected Reserve Program or the Reserve Educational Assistance Program (Chapter 1607) may be available if the student is a member of Selected Reserve (Army Reserve, Navy Reserve, Air Force Reserve, Marine Corps Reserve, Coast Guard Reserve, Army National Guard Reserve and the Air National Guard Reserve). Eligibility for this program is determined by the Selected Reserve components. VA makes the payments to the student. The student may be entitled to receive up to 36 months of educational benefits. Benefit entitlements end 10 years from the date of the student's eligibility for the program or on the day he or she leaves the selected reserve. Survivors and Dependents' Education Assistance Program (DEA Chapter 35) offers up to 45 months of education benefits. Veterans Vocational Rehabilitation Program (Chapter 31) eligibility for the Veterans benefits is determined by the Vocational Rehabilitation Office in Houston, Texas. Texas veterans who have no eligibility remaining under any program of the United States government may be eligible for exemption of tuition and certain fees under the provisions of the Hazlewood Act Additional information regarding Veterans Benefits may be obtained by visiting the VA Website www.gibill.va.gov . For Additional Information: Veteran's Administration Regional Office P. O. Box 8888 Muskogee OK 74402 1-888-442-4551
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Hazlewood Act Exemption The Hazlewood Act passed by the Texas legislature provides for a waiver of tuition and certain fees for Texas veterans. Criteria require that veterans: 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. Were Texas residents upon entering the Armed Services. Be Texas residents and eligible for resident tuition by residing in Texas for at least 12 months prior to registration at University of Houston-Victoria. Have exhausted all G. I. educational benefits. Were on active duty for at least 181 consecutive days not including the 180 days of training. Have an honorable discharge or separation from the military service. Must not be in default on an educational federal or state loan. Beginning with the 1995 fall semester, recipients are limited to 150 credit hours of Hazlewood benefits.
Hazlewood Act Exemption applicants must submit all requested documentation to the UHV Office of Financial Aid. First time Hazlewood Benefit applicants, both veterans and eligible dependents, must: Veterans Submit a current State of Texas application as determined by the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board for the semester in which benefits are being requested. Submit a copy of military separation papers, DD214 member 4, which must state the separation date, time served, character of service or discharge, and the home of record at the time of entry. If the home of record is not on the DD214, a copy of the enlistment papers which shows the home record will be required. Submit a letter from the Veterans Administration Office in Muskogee, Oklahoma stating they have exhausted their educational benefits or have no educational entitlement. Submit documentation proving that they were a citizen of the United States at the time of entry into military service. Eligible Dependents Submit a current State of Texas application as determined by the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board for the semester in which benefits are being requested. Eligible dependents must submit a copy of the DD1300 if the parent died while in the military. If the parent died after discharge from injury or illness sustained while in the military, the dependent must submit a letter from the Veterans Administration Office in Muskogee, Oklahoma. In addition, dependents must prove that they were dependents at the time of the military personnel's death, i.e. tax return or birth certificate that correlates with dependency and death dates. Eligible dependents must not be in default on a federal or state educational loan. Eligible dependents must submit a letter from the Veterans Administration Office in Muskogee, Oklahoma stating that they have exhausted their federal dependent educational benefits or have no educational entitlement. Submit documentation proving that the military person was a citizen of the United States at the time of entry into military service. Renewal Hazlewood Benefits applicants must: Submit the State of Texas Hazlewood Benefit application as determined the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board (THECB) for the semester for which they are renewing their benefits. If determination of benefits was initially made by a school other than the University of Houston Victoria, applicants must submit a letter from the first school stating eligibility and hours used under the Hazlewood Act (UHV will verify information) until such time as the THECB makes the reporting database available to school personnel and veterans for verification of eligibility and hours
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Military personnel who have served only in the Reserve or National Guard and whose units have never been called upon to serve as active duty for a minimum of 181 days do not qualify for the Hazlewood exemption of tuition and certain fees.
Websites students may want to visit regarding financial aid are: www.uhv.edu/ofa/index.htm www.adventuresineducation.org www.FAFSA.ed.gov www.wiredscholar.com www.collegefortexans.com www.fastweb.com www.ed.gov/offices/OSFAP/Students www.nslds.ed.gov
Disbursement of Financial Aid
NEW!!! Financial aid for eligible students will begin on the first class day to the student's account. Each semester enrollment and eligibility reviews are conducted prior to authorizing the release of aid. If discrepancies are found, the disbursement of aid will be delayed until all discrepancies are resolved. Eligibility and enrollment reviews are also conducted after the census date. Aid will be adjusted accordingly if necessary. If the aid results in a credit on the student's account, a refund check will be mailed to the student.
Revisions of Financial Aid Awards
Financial aid eligibility will be reviewed between the 1st through 12th class day. If a student adds or drops courses through the 12th class day, all financial aid awards will be reevaluated. CHANGE IN COURSE LOAD BETWEEN THE 1ST AND 12TH CLASS DAY (MAINTAINING AT LEAST HALF-TIME ENROLLMENT STATUS): Financial aid eligibility will be reviewed between the 1st through 12th class day. If a student adds or drops courses, all financial aid awards will be reevaluated. Downward financial aid adjustments may result in the student repaying a portion of any financial aid received. The tuition refund may be sent to the lender or returned to the state or institutional fund(s). Courses dropped after the 12th class day will not cause a reevaluation of aid awarded. Dropped courses will be taken into consideration during the review of the student's satisfactory academic progress. Pending fund availability, some financial aid awards will be increased if the student added additional courses. DROPPING BELOW HALF-TIME PRIOR TO THE 13TH CLASS DAY: Loan recipients who drop below half time prior to the 13th class day may have the tuition refund amount sent to the lender by UHV. The student's lender will be notified of the student's enrollment status change which will cause his or her grace period to begin. Students must return the remaining amount of the loan according to the terms of the loan. Returning the funds may result in a student account balance due to UHV. All grant and scholarship awards will be adjusted accordingly which may result in the student repaying a portion of any financial aid disbursed in the form of a refund check. The student must pay UHV for tuition and fees, if applicable, for continued enrollment in courses in a less than half-time status. WITHDRAWALS BETWEEN 1st AND 12th CLASS DAY: Students who withdraw prior to the 13th class day will have the Return to Title IV calculation computed for all Federal aid disbursed. A portion of the student's federal aid will be adjusted downward which may result in the student repaying a portion of federal aid disbursed. Refer to the Return of Title IV Funds Policy for withdrawals on or after the 1st class day. One hundred percent of all institutional and state financial aid will be returned to the funds. Financial aid adjustments may result in the student repaying a portion of any financial aid disbursed.
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Satisfactory Academic Progress for Financial Assistance Policy
Students admitted into a course of study leading to a degree, and who receive federal, state, institutional or veterans' financial assistance will have their academic progress reviewed by the Office of Financial Aid. Financial aid recipients must meet several aspects of satisfactory academic progress to maintain their aid eligibility. Federal guidelines state that all periods of attendance will be counted toward the students' academic progress review, regardless of whether the student received financial aid. Students must meet the following qualitative and quantitative standards to maintain financial aid eligibility at the University of Houston-Victoria.
Qualitative Measures of Academic Progress
New Undergraduate transfer students to the University of Houston-Victoria will be eligible to apply for financial assistance if they have been admitted to the university. Undergraduate and post baccalaureate students must maintain at least a 2.00 cumulative G.P.A., based on a 4.00 grading scale at the University of Houston-Victoria. First-time, first-year graduate students will be eligible to apply for financial assistance if they have been admitted to the university. Graduate students are required to maintain at least a 3.00 cumulative grade point average, based on a 4.00 grading scale at the University of Houston-Victoria. The minimum cumulative grade point averages are consistent with the university's requirements for graduation.
Quantitative Measures of Academic Progress
Undergraduate and post baccalaureate students receiving financial assistance must complete at least 62% of the cumulative credit hours attempted at the University of Houston-Victoria only in order to maintain eligibility. This is considered the minimum hour completion increment. All graduate students receiving financial assistance must complete at least 67% of the cumulative credit hours attempted at the University of Houston-Victoria in order to maintain eligibility. This is considered the minimum hour completion increment. Undergraduate students are expected to complete their degree or certification within a maximum of 170 attempted credit hours. If a student changes plans, he or she must still get his or her bachelor's degree or certification within a maximum of 170 attempted credit hours. No limit is set to the number of times a student may change his or her plan. Postbaccalaureate students are allowed a maximum of 100 attempted credit hours beyond their first bachelor's degree. Graduate students are expected to complete their degree or certification within a maximum of 72 attempted credit hours. If a student changes plans, he or she must still get his or her master's degree within the 72 attempted credit hour limitation. No limit is set to the number of times a student may change his or her plan. Only credit hours transferred to the University of Houston-Victoria will be figured into the maximum credit hour limitation.
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Withdrawals (W) and unsatisfactory (U) grades are not figured into a student's grade point average or counted in the calculation of maximum credit hours completed. Withdrawals and unsatisfactory grades are considered attempted hours and are figured into the attempted vs. completed minimum credit hour completion increment. Incompletes are considered courses in progress. When a student informs the Office of Financial Aid that an incomplete grade has changed to a passing grade, the student's academic progress will be reassessed at that time. If the student does not inform the office, the grade change will not be reflected until the next regular review of satisfactory academic progress. Repeat courses are figured into the maximum completed credit hour limitation and the most recent grade will be used to calculate the student's grade point average. Students taking a remedial class(s) will not have the hours added to the maximum credit hour limitation.
Monitoring of Academic Progress
The cumulative grade point average, minimum hour completion increment, and maximum credit hour limitation are monitored each semester. If a student fails to meet one of the stipulations, the student will be placed on financial aid probation for one semester. Students will only be allowed one semester of probation per career. If the student does not meet the stipulations at the end of the following semester in which the student was on probation, the student will be placed on financial aid suspension. Students on financial aid suspension will not be eligible to receive any form of financial assistance. Records used to monitor satisfactory academic progress will be filed in the student's financial aid folder. Students will be able to view their Satisfactory Academic Progress on the PeopleSoft Self Service website.
Appeal Process
All students not meeting the satisfactory academic requirements will be notified by mail stating that they have been placed on financial aid suspension. Students who have questions or concerns about the situation are welcome to speak with the Financial Aid Counselor who monitors SAP or they may appeal the suspension. Students who have mitigating circumstances may submit a Satisfactory Academic Progress Appeal Form along with pertinent documentation within two months of receiving the letter of suspension. The appeal should be mailed to the University of Houston-Victoria's Financial Aid Appeals Committee; University of Houston-Victoria; 3007 N. Ben Wilson; Victoria, TX 77901-5731. Examples of mitigating circumstances are a death of a relative or an illness or injury to the student. The committee consists of a Financial Aid Coordinator who monitors SAP, the Vice President for Administration and Finance and the Provost, or their designees. The committee will meet within two weeks of receiving the appeal. The student must provide the following information: a. The circumstances which caused their suspension (i.e., reasons for low GPA or for withdrawing from classes) b. The student's plan to correct the circumstances (i.e., planned usage of the Academic Center) c. Your intended future enrollment plan including the number of hours remaining before receiving degree d. A current copy of academic transcript(s) e. Any other pertinent documentation regarding mitigating circumstances (i.e., letter from physician). If the student receives a favorable decision from the UHV Financial Aid Appeals Committee, the student is granted aid for a maximum of two semesters. Financial aid eligibility will be granted for the probationary period. Probationary status is normally granted for two semesters only. A letter will be sent to the student notifying him or her of the results of the appeal. A copy of the letter will also be filed in the student's folder. If the student is concerned about the outcome of the committee's appeal, the student can make an appointment to visit with the Financial Aid Director. At the end of the semester in which the academic progress is monitored, students on financial aid suspension or probation may regain eligibility by meeting all qualitative and quantitative aspects of
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satisfactory academic progress. A student may receive grants, scholarships, and work study for the payment period in which the student regains eligibility. For Federal Stafford Loans, a student who does not meet satisfactory academic progress standards at the beginning of a period of enrollment but who meets the standards later in that period is eligible for the entire period of enrollment in which he or she met the satisfactory academic progress standards. Students are notified of the SAP policy in the UHV Catalog online. In addition, copies are available as a handout in the OFA. SAP policy guidelines are available on PeopleSoft Self Service and they are on the UHV OFA web page.
Return of Title IV Funds Policy
The Higher Education Amendments of 1998 changed the formula for calculating the amounts of aid a student and school can retain when the student totally withdraws, stops attending, is expelled or takes a qualified leave of absence from all classes in a given semester. Students who withdraw from all classes prior to completing more than 60% of an enrollment period will have their eligibility for aid recalculated based on the percent of the period completed. For example, a student who withdraws completing only 30% of the term will have "earned" only 30% of any Title IV aid received. The remaining 70% must be returned by the school and/or the student. Aid adjustments may cause the student to repay a portion of any financial aid received. Students will be notified of any indebtedness to UHV. Students who withdraw after completing 60% of the term will be considered to have "earned" 100% of the aid. If a student is thinking about withdrawing from all classes PRIOR to completing 60% of the semester, he or she should contact the Office of Financial Aid (OFA) to see how withdrawal of classes would affect his or her financial aid.
Official and Unofficial Withdrawals
This policy shall apply to all students who officially or unofficially withdraw from the University of Houston-Victoria (UHV), and receive financial aid from Title IV funds: The term "Title IV Funds" refers to the Federal financial aid programs authorized under the Higher Education Act of 1965 (as amended) and includes the following programs: unsubsidized FFEL loans, subsidized FFEL loans, FFEL PLUS loans, Federal Pell Grants, Federal SEOG, and Leveraging Educational Assistance Partnership Grants (LEAP). The calculation does not include the Federal College Work-Study program. A student's withdrawal date is: the date the student began the institution's withdrawal process or officially notified the institution of the intent to withdraw. This can be done by logging on to the UHV Web site and completing a drop/add form, or by completing the drop/add form at the Office of Admissions and Records or by faxing a drop/add form. For a student who leaves without notifying the institution, the withdrawal date will be determined by the midpoint of the period or the student's last date of attendance at a documented academically-related activity (examples of academically-related activity include an exam, a tutorial, computer assisted instruction, academic counseling, academic advisement, class assignments completed, or a study group meeting). If special circumstances exist that prevent a student from beginning the withdrawal process, the Director of Financial Aid will consider these matters on a case by case basis. Drop/add slips and enrollment reports are reviewed to determine who has withdrawn and when. The Office of Financial Aid also receives an "All F" report at the end of each semester from the Office of Admissions & Records. Students who receive a letter grade of "F" in all courses registered for a term will be subject to the Return of Title IV Funds calculation once a withdrawal date is determined. Professors are contacted for determining the student's last academic related activity.
Tuition and Fee Refund Policy for All Students
Refunds on all institutional charges, including tuition and fees, will be calculated in accordance with Section 54.006 of the Texas Higher Education Code refund policy when a student drops a class or withdraws from UHV. UHV Institutional Refund policy is available at: http://www.uhv.edu/oar/fee_payment_refunds_more.htm.
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Return of Title IV Funds Calculation
Title IV aid is earned in a prorated manner on a per diem basis up to and including the 60% point in the semester. Title IV aid and all other aid is viewed as 100% earned after that point in time. A copy of the "Return of Title IV Funds" worksheet used for this calculation can be obtained from UHV Office of Financial Aid. Earned Aid The percentage of Title IV aid earned shall be calculated as follows: # of days completed by student/Total # of days in term. The percent of term completed shall be the percentage of Title IV aid earned by the student. The total number of calendar days in a term of enrollment shall exclude any scheduled breaks of more than five days. Unearned Aid The percentage of Title IV aid unearned (i.e., to be returned to the appropriate program) shall be: 100% minus the percent earned. First the school (UHV) shall return the unearned aid to the federal programs or lender by debiting the student's account. The calculation is as follows: Total required institutional charges X percent of unearned aid = amount returned to program(s) by UHV Second, the student shall return the unearned aid to the federal programs or lender as follows: Total unearned aid less the institution's share = amount returned to the program by the student
Distribution of Title IV Funds
Unearned Title IV aid shall be returned to the following programs in the following order: 1. Unsubsidized Stafford Loan 2. Subsidized Stafford Loan 3. Graduate PLUS Loan 4. Parent PLUS Loan 5. Federal Pell Grant 6. Academic Competitiveness Grant 7. National SMART Grant 8. Federal SEOG Exception: no program can receive a refund if the student did not receive aid from that program. When the total amount of unearned aid is greater than the amount returned by UHV from the student's account, the student is responsible for returning unearned aid to the appropriate program(s) as follows: 1. Unsubsidized Stafford Loan* 2. Subsidized Stafford Loan* 3. Graduate PLUS Loan* 4. Parent PLUS Loan* 5. Federal Pell Grant** 6. Academic Competitiveness Grant** 7. National SMART Grant** 8. Federal SEOG** *Loans amounts are returned with the terms of the promissory note. **Grant funds due to be returned would be the initial amount of grants for the student to return minus 50% of grant aid disbursed. A student does not have to repay grant overpayments of $50 or less per program.
Time Line for Return of Title IV Funds
Refunds and adjusted bills will be sent to the student's home address on file in the Office of Admissions and Records following withdrawal. Students are responsible for any portion of their institutional charges that are left outstanding after Title IV funds are returned. The Bursar's Office will send each student up to three collection notices, allowing outstanding balances to be paid within 90 days. Delinquent accounts are assigned to an outside collection agency and are reported to the credit bureau. Students who have an outstanding balance on their UHV student account will remain ineligible to register for courses in upcoming semesters until the account is paid in full.
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Institutional and Student Responsibilities
UHV's responsibilities in regard to the Return of Title IV funds include: Providing each student with the information given in this policy (See the UHV Catalog); Identifying students who are affected by this policy and completing the Return of Title IV Funds calculation for those students within 45 days of determining the student withdrew; and Returning any Title IV funds that are due the Title IV programs within 45 days of determining the student withdrew. Contact a withdrawn student prior to making a Post-Withdrawal Disbursement of loan funds to explain loan obligations and confirm if the loan funds are still wanted by the student. Documentation of the student's decision and contact information must be filed in the student's folder. The student's responsibilities in regard to the return of Title IV funds include: Becoming familiar with the Return of Title IV policy and how complete withdrawal affects eligibility for Title IV aid; and Returning to the Title IV programs any funds that were disbursed directly to the student and which the student was determined to be ineligible for via the Return of Title IV Funds calculation.
Example
Michael withdrew after attending 11 days of a 110 day enrollment period. He received a $1000 Pell Grant and a $2500 Federal Subsidized Loan. His institutional costs were $1000. Days attended 11 / Days in Period 110 = Percentage completed 10% Total Title IV aid disbursed $3500 X % Completed 10% = Earned Aid $350 Total disbursed aid $3500 – Total Earned Aid $350 = Unearned Aid $3150 100% - % Completed 10% = % Unearned Aid 90% % Unearned Aid 90% X Institutional Charges $1000 = Uncoverable charges $900 The lesser of: Unearned Aid to be Returned ($3150) or Uncoverable Charges = $900 Unearned Aid $3150 – Institution's Share $900 = Student's Share $2250 The institution will return $900 to the Federal Subsidized Loan lender. The student will return $1600 to the Federal Subsidized Loan lender according to the terms of the promissory note. Initial amount of unearned aid due from the student $2250 – student's repayment to the student's loan $1600 = Initial amount of Title IV Grants for Student to Return $650 Grant aid disbursed $1000 X 50% = $500 $650 - $500 = Title IV Grant Funds for the Student to Return $150 If the student's account has a balance after returning the financial aid, the student will be billed.
Appeals
Students may make a written appeal for an exception based on their individual circumstances. The appeal should be made to the Financial Aid Director. An appeal would be, for example, if the student wanted to provide documentation to prove that he or she attended classes longer than the 50th percentage point in the semester. The fees, procedures, and policies listed above supersede those published previously and are subject to change at any time.
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Billing and Financial Information
Bursar Office
University West, Suite 114 3007 N Ben Wilson, Victoria, Texas 77901 361.570.4813 Fax: 361.570.4872 Email: billing@uhv.edu Tuition and Fees
Policies governing the payment or refund of tuition, fees, and other charges are approved by the Board of Regents of the University of Houston System and comply with applicable state statutes. Tuition and fees are subject to change by university or legislative action and become effective on the date enacted. For clarification of any matter relating to the payment or refund of charges, a student should contact the Bursar's Office.
Method of Payment
Payment may be made by cash, check, money order, cashier's check, or credit card. Payment may be made in person (Victoria location only) or by mail. Credit card payments (MasterCard & Visa) must be made over the web via UHV's Student e-services (www.uhv.edu). Please remember that mailed payments must be received by the published payment deadline to avoid registration cancellation or late fees. No payments are accepted at the Sugar Land or Cinco Ranch locations.
Payment Options
Students shall be provided two alternative methods of payment of tuition and mandatory fees. Summer and intrasession terms require payment in full prior to the beginning of the term. There are no installment options available for these terms. Full payment of tuition and mandatory fees prior to the beginning of the term; or Installment Pay Plan (available Fall/Spring terms only): Students must select the installment pay plan option online AND make the first payment by the published payment deadline. Registration is subject to cancellation if the first installment payment is not posted by the published payment deadline. A $20 nonrefundable service charge is assessed to students who choose to use the installment option. A $12.50 late fee will be assessed for each installment payment (second and third payments) not received by the due date. The installment plan is an option students must select each term. First payment: Payment equal to one-half of total tuition and fees plus a $20 nonrefundable installment fee prior to the beginning of the term. Add/drop transactions may increase the total amount due. If a class is added after the first installment payment is made, but before the second installment payment is due, you must go online and review your student account and pay any additional amount due before the published deadline to avoid registration cancellation.
Second and third payments: The payment amount is equal to one-quarter of the total amount due. The second payment is due prior to the sixth week of classes, the third, prior to the eleventh week of class. Payment deadlines are published online. A student who withdraws from the University during the no refund point is responsible for the full amount of tuition and fees and must continue to make installment payments as scheduled. Students who fail to make full payment on time, including any late fees, may be subject to one or more of the following actions: 1) financial stop on student's record preventing registration to any UH campus; 2) withholding of grades, degree, and official transcripts; 3) all penalties and actions authorized by law.
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Tuition and Fee Loans
The emergency tuition and fee loan is available as an option at fee payment time. Students apply for a tuition loan online. Tuition loans cover 100% of tuition and required fees for a maximum term of 90 days in the Fall and Spring and 30 days for the Summer. The loan proceeds are applied directly to the student's account to cover current charges and will ensure classes are not dropped for nonpayment. A $25 nonrefundable loan service charge is applicable. Only one tuition loan per student per term will be issued.
Book Loans
Book loans are available to help students pay for books and supplies. Students are eligible for a book loan if they have paid tuition in full, paid with a tuition loan, or paid the first installment. Book loans may be requested online. Book loans are disbursed to students in the form of a check and mailed to the student's address of record. The book loan amount is calculated as $35 per semester credit hours up to a maximum of $630. Loan duration is generally 30-60 days. Only one book loan per student per term will be issued.
Tuition and Fees *
Undergraduate Tuition—Texas Resident: Tuition for resident undergraduate courses is $131.50 per semester credit hour. Graduate Tuition—Texas Resident: Tuition for resident graduate courses is $194 per semester credit hour. Undergraduate Tuition—Non-Resident/International: Tuition for undergraduate students who are non-Texas residents and citizens of any country other than the United States is $409.50 per semester credit hour. Graduate Tuition—Non-Resident/International: Tuition for graduate students who are non-Texas residents and citizens of any country other than the United States is $422 per semester credit hour. Student Service Fee: $16.50 per semester credit hour/maximum $150. A compulsory fee charged all students that provides funding for student service activities that are apart from the regularly scheduled academic functions. The fee defrays the costs of transcripts, graduation applications, student advising, career planning and placement, job fairs, student government and student organizations, student financial aid operations, student publications and other activities that benefit students. International Student Service Fee: $50 per term. A fee charged to international students (Not US citizen or Legal Permanent Resident) to offset administrative costs for international admission assistance, international education credential evaluation, advising, assisting students with USCIS processes and SEVIS reporting. Student Teaching Fee: $15 per course/maximum $45. A course specific fee to defray costs associated with student teacher supervision. MBA Course Fee: $58 per semester credit hour for MBA courses only. Fee to offset special needs of the MBA program, including skills assessment, orientation, electronic research data bases, and software acquisitions. Library Fee: $3 per semester credit hour. This fee is assessed to all students in order to increase the Library's ability to provide essential information resources, technology, and services. General Property Deposit: A deposit of $10 is collected from each student to help insure the institution against losses, damages and breakage in libraries and labs. The deposit is refundable by written request upon the official withdrawal or graduation of a student. Reinstatement Fee: A $50 fee charged to students requesting reinstatement of a cancelled registration for failing to pay tuition and fees by the payment due date. This non-refundable fee offsets administrative costs for reinstatements. Extended Access & Support Fee: $24 per semester credit hour. A compulsory fee charged all students to provide the support needed to ensure quality delivery of off-campus and electronically delivered instruction and services. Late Payment Fee: $25 fee charged for late payments on an Installment Pay Plan or any loan ($12.50 per installment). Students who are delinquent on their financial obligations cannot register or be issued official transcripts until university indebtedness has been paid in full.

Other Fees Late Registration Fee $50 NSF/Returned Check Fee Institutional Loan Service Charge $25 Thesis/Dissertation actual charges (estimate here) Copyright Fee Registration $20 Examination, Advanced Standing, per course * All fees are subject to change by University or Legislative action.
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Schedule of Charges
The Schedule of Charges reflects tuition and fees as determined by residence status and number of hours enrolled. Students should be aware that this is a minimum figure as late registration fees, general property deposit fees, student teaching fees, extended access and support fee, MBA fee, reinstatement fees, books, etc., may be applicable. Tuition and fees are subject to change without notice as necessitated by university or legislative action. UG – Undergraduate students GR – Graduate students
R – Texas Residents N – Non-Residents who are U.S. Citizens F – International Students
Tuition
Sem. Hours UG (R) Tuition GR (R) Tuition UG (N&F) Tuition GR (N&F) Tuition Student Service Fee
Fees
Extend. Access Fee Lib. Use Fee UG (R) Total
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Tuition
22 21 20 19 18 17 16 15 14 13 12 11 10 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 $2893 $2761.50 $2630 $2498.50 $2367 $2235.50 $2104 $1972.50 $1841 $1709.50 $1578 $1446.50 $1315 $1183.50 $1052 $920.50 $789 $657.50 $526 $394.50 $263 $131.50 $4268 $4074 $3880 $3686 $3492 $3298 $3104 $2910 $2716 $2522 $2328 $2134 $1940 $1746 $1552 $1358 $1164 $970 $776 $582 $388 $194 $9009 $8599.50 $8190 $7780.50 $7371 $6961.50 $6552 $6142.50 $5733 $5323.50 $4914 $4504.50 $4095 $3685.50 $3276 $2866.50 $2457 $2047.50 $1638 $1228.50 $819 $409.50 $9284 $8862 $8440 $8018 $7596 $7174 $6752 $6330 $5908 $5486 $5064 $4642 $4220 $3798 $3376 $2954 $2532 $2110 $1688 $1266 $844 $422 $150 $150 $150 $150 $150 $150 $150 $150 $150 $150 $150 $150 $150 $148.50 $132 $115.50 $99 $82.50 $66 $49.50 $33 $16.50
Fees
$528 $504 $480 $456 $432 $408 $384 $360 $336 $312 $288 $264 $240 $216 $192 $168 $144 $120 $96 $72 $48 $24 $66 $63 $60 $57 $54 $51 $48 $45 $42 $39 $36 $33 $30 $27 $24 $21 $18 $15 $12 $9 $6 $3 $3637 $3478.50 $3320 $3161.50 $3003 $2844.50 $2686 $2527.50 $2369 $2210.50 $2052 $1893.50 $1735 $1575 $1400 $1225 $1050 $875 $700 $525 $350 $175
TOTALS
$5012 $4791 $4570 $4349 $4128 $3907 $3686 $3465 $3244 $3023 $2802 $2581 $2360 $2137.50 $1900 $1662.50 $1425 $1187.50 $950 $712.50 $475 $237.50 $9753 $9316.50 $8880 $8443.50 $8007 $7570.50 $7134 $6697.50 $6261 $5824.50 $5388 $4951.50 $4515 $4077 $3624 $3171 $2718 $2265 $1812 $1359 $906 $453 $10028 $9579 $9130 $8681 $8232 $7783 $7334 $6885 $6436 $5987 $5538 $5089 $4640 $4189.50 $3724 $3258.50 $2793 $2327.50 $1862 $1396.50 $931 $465.50
Ten Week Summer 2007 Session Sem. UG GR UG Hours (R) (R) (N&F) Tuition Tuition Tuition
GR (N&F) Tuition $5064 $4642 $4220 $3798 $3376 $2954 $2532 $2110 $1688 $1266 $844 $422
Student Service Fee $150 $150 $150 $148.50 $132 $115.50 $99 $82.50 $66 $49.50 $33 $16.50
Extend. Access Fee
Lib. Use Fee $36 $33 $30 $27 $24 $21 $18 $15 $12 $9 $6 $3
UG (R) Total
GR (R) Total $2802 $2581 $2360 $2137.50 $1900 $1662.50 $1425 $1187.50 $950 $712.50 $475 $237.50
UG (N&F) Total $5388 $4951.50 $4515 $4077 $3624 $3171 $2718 $2265 $1812 $1359 $906 $453
GR (N&F) Total $5538 $5089 $4640 $4189.50 $3724 $3258.50 $2793 $2327.50 $1862 $1396.50 $931 $465.50
Tuition
12 11 10 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 $1578 $1446.50 $1315 $1183.50 $1052 $920.50 $789 $657.50 $526 $394.50 $263 $131.50 $2328 $2134 $1940 $1746 $1552 $1358 $1164 $970 $776 $582 $388 $194 $4914 $4504.50 $4095 $3685.50 $3276 $2866.50 $2457 $2047.50 $1638 $1228.50 $819 $409.50
Fees
$288 $264 $240 $216 $192 $168 $144 $120 $96 $72 $48 $24 $2052 $1893.50 $1735 $1575 $1400 $1225 $1050 $875 $700 $525 $350 $175
TOTALS
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Five Week Summer 2007 Session UG GR UG (N&F) (R) (R) Tuition Tuition Tuition
GR (N&F) Tuition $5064 $4642 $4220 $3798 $3376 $2954 $2532 $2110 $1688 $1266 $844 $422
Stu. Service Fee $82.50 $82.50 $82.50 $82.50 $82.50 $82.50 $82.50 $82.50 $66 $49.50 $33 $16.50
Extend. Access Fee
Lib. Use Fee $36 $33 $30 $27 $24 $21 $18 $15 $12 $9 $6 $3
UG (R) Total
GR (R) Total
UG (N&F) Total $5320.50 $4884 $4447.50 $4011 $3574.50 $3138 $2701.50 $2265 $1812 $1359 $906 $453
GR (N&F) Total $5470.50 $5021.50 $4572.50 $4123.50 $3674.50 $3225.50 $2776.50 $2327.50 $1862 $1396.50 $931 $465.50
Tuition
12 11 10 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 $1578 $1446.50 $1315 $1183.50 $1052 $920.50 $789 $657.50 $526 $394.50 $263 $131.50 $2328 $2134 $1940 $1746 $1552 $1358 $1164 $970 $776 $582 $388 $194 $4914 $4504.50 $4095 $3685.50 $3276 $2866.50 $2457 $2047.50 $1638 $1228.50 $819 $409.50
Fees
$288 $264 $240 $216 $192 $168 $144 $120 $96 $72 $48 $24 $1984.50 $1826 $1667.50 $1509 $1350.50 $1992 $1033.50 $875 $700 $525 $350 $175
TOTALS
$2734.50 $2513.50 $2292.50 $2071.50 $1850.50 $1629.50 $1408.50 $1187.50 $950 $712.50 $475 $237.50
Tuition and Fee Refunds (Section 54.006, Texas Higher Education Code)
The University is a State of Texas Institution of Higher Education and refunds are issued in accordance with the State of Texas Higher Education Code, Section 54.006. Refunds exceptions are considered only by appeal for medical emergency, military duty, natural or national emergency, or university error. Refunds will first be applied to outstanding obligations. Loan service charges, installment fees and late fees are generally not refundable unless due to University error. Credit balance refunds must be requested online. Refunds will be issued in accordance to a student=s method of payment. In applicable cases, refund checks will be mailed to the student=s address of record. Prior to enrolling students are responsible for ensuring they meet course requirements and prerequisites. Unmet course requirements including course prerequisites are insufficient grounds for a refund of tuition and fees should students drop or withdraw after refund deadlines. Course load reductions may affect financial aid eligibility. Students that have been awarded financial aid should contact the Office of Financial Aid prior to making schedule changes.
Withdrawals Refunds
The University will refund a percentage of the tuition and required fees to students withdrawing from all courses at the institution according to the schedules below. Class days, including Saturdays during the fall and spring terms, are counted from the first official class day of a term. The first official class date of the term may differ from the actual start date of a course. Upon withdrawal, any remaining balance on the student account becomes due immediately.
Fall and Spring Withdrawal Refund Schedule:
Prior to the first official class day During the first five class days During the second five class days During the third five class days During the fourth five class days After the fourth five class days 100% 80% 70% 50% 25% No Refund
Five & Ten Week Summer Term Withdrawal Refund Schedule:
Prior to the first official class day During the first three class days During the second three class days After the second three class days 100% 80% 50% No Refund 2007 – 2008 University of Houston-Victoria
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Dropped Course Refunds
Students who officially drop a course within the first twelve official class days of a fall or spring term or the first four official class days of a summer session will receive a 100% refund of the tuition and fees charged for the dropped courses provided they remain enrolled in other credit courses at UHV.
General Information
Student services and privileges, including library services, use of computer labs and parking terminate when a student cancels registration or withdraws from the University. Stopping payment on a check used to pay tuition and fees is NOT official notice of cancellation, withdrawal or dropping of courses and WILL NOT release the student from their financial obligation for those courses.
Tuition Rebate for Certain Undergraduates
(as set by the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board): Tuition rebates up to a maximum of $1,000 are available for qualified students who have attempted no more than 3 hours in excess of the minimum number of semester credit hours required to complete the degree as defined by the catalog under which they were graduated. Qualified students must apply for the rebate at the time they apply for graduation. For further information, email UHV Office of Admissions and Records at admissionsandregistration@uhv.edu or call 361-5704110.
Policy on Financial Responsibility
Students incur charges for a variety of services provided by the UH System, the University and community colleges, including bookstore, security, parking and food services. It is the expectation, as well as a condition of enrollment at the University of Houston-Victoria, that students satisfy their financial responsibilities in a timely manner. Students may be subject to one or more of the following sanctions if they are delinquent in meeting university financial obligations: 1. Financial holds paid by means of personal check are not lifted until the personal check has cleared banking process. Financial holds paid by cash, cashier's check, money order, or credit card are lifted within 24 hours. Late payment service fees may be assessed; Financial holds will be placed preventing the release of transcripts and further enrollment at UHV or other UH campuses; Credit and grades for work done may be held and grades may be changed to W for students who fail to pay by the end of the term; Degrees may be delayed or not conferred until financial obligations have been satisfied; Non-payment by the end of the term and after due notice will result in transfer of the student=s account to an outside collection agency with assessment of additional collection fees; The delinquency will be reported to the credit bureau which may adversely affect credit worthiness.
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8. The delinquency will be reported to the State and a hold will be activated. This hold will prohibit
reimbursement of funds payable to the student from any state agency.
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Calculate Tuition and Fees Worksheet
Tuition and fees are determined by residence status and number of hours taken. Tuition and fees are subject to change without notice as necessitated by university or legislative action. The following information should be used only as a guide for estimating tuition and fee charges. Tuition Semester Charge Per Total Hours Hour Number of resident undergraduate hours: Number of resident graduate hours: Number of non-resident and international undergraduate hours: Number of non-resident and international graduate hours: Fees Student Service Fee (max. $150) Extended Access & Support Fee Library Use Fee MBA Course Fee $55 per semester credit hour for MBA courses only ______ X ______ X $131.50 $194 = = _______ _______
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$16.50 $24 $3 $58
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Late Registration Fee Add $50 if you are registering during Late Cycle. General Property Deposit $10 one-time fee assessed to new students only International Student Service Fee $50 fee per semester for all enrolled international students who hold a visa, or have filed for permanent residency that is pending approval.
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TOTAL TUITION AND FEES ESTIMATE*:
* Does not include books or student teaching fees.
Returned Checks
During an academic year (Sept. 1 - Aug. 31), students who write or produce two bad checks to UHV and/or to any other UH System, or Victoria College will forfeit check writing privileges for one year. This means students must pay financial obligations by cash, credit card, money order, or cashier=s check only- no personal checks will be accepted. In addition, the student=s account will be assessed a $30 returned check fee and may be subject to criminal District Attorney prosecution.
Auditing a Course
Approval to audit or visit a course is permitted, subject to completion of an audit application, seating availability and approval by the course instructor or school dean. Auditing normally conveys only the privilege of observing and does not include submitting papers, taking tests or participating in laboratories or field work. An auditing student will pay resident tuition and fee rates. Late registration fees are not charged. Audit application forms can be obtained from the Bursar Office. Academic credit is not given for an audited course.
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Tuition and Fee – Waivers and Exemptions
The tuition and fee information provided below is not intended to be comprehensive and is subject to changes made by the Texas Legislature or University of Houston Board of Regents. Contact the Bursar's Office for additional information regarding waivers and exemptions. Faculty and Dependents (54.059 Texas Education Code)—Teachers, professors and researchers of state institutions of higher education are entitled to register themselves, their spouses, and their children by paying resident tuition and fees. This residence waiver is without regard to the length of time they have resided in Texas, provided the employees are employed at least one-half time. Student Employees (54.063 Texas Education Code)—Teaching assistants and research assistants are entitled to register themselves, their spouses and their children by paying the tuition and other fees charged to Texas residents. This residency waiver is without regard to the length of time they have resided in Texas, provided the students are employed at least one-half time in a teaching or research position relating to their degree program. Military Personnel and Dependents (54.058 Texas Education Code)—Officers or enlisted personnel of the Army, Army Reserve, Army National Guard, Air National Guard, Air Force, Air Force Reserve, Navy, Navy Reserve, Marine Corps, Marine Corps Reserve, Coast Guard or Coast Guard Reserves of the United States who are assigned to duty in Texas are entitled to register themselves, their spouses and their children at the University by paying Texas resident tuition and fees. This tuition waiver is without regard to the length of time they have been assigned to duty or resided in the state. Blind and Deaf Students (Section 54.205, Texas Education Code)—Blind or deaf students who are residents are entitled to exemption from tuition and certain fees if they present: (1) Certification of blindness or deafness (2) Proof of Texas residency (3) High School diploma or GED equivalency (4) Letter of recommendation by high school principal, clergyman, public official or other responsible individual and (5) Letter of student intent. Senior Citizens (Section 54.210, Texas Education Code)—Senior citizens (persons 65 years and older) who wish to obtain academic credit may enroll for up to six semester credit hours of courses offered by the University each term without payment of tuition if space is available and if admission requirements are met. The student is still responsible for the payment of fees other than tuition. Credit hours taken in excess of six hours will be charged the normal tuition and fees. A senior citizen who wishes to audit any course offered by the University may do so without payment of tuition and fees, providing space is available and normal auditing requirements are met. Texas Veterans (Hazlewood Act, Section 54.203, Texas Education Code)—The University exempts students from paying tuition and fees excluding property deposit and student service fees. Eligibility requirements include: the student must have resided in Texas for 12 months prior to registration; must have been a legal resident of Texas at the time of entry; must have served in the armed forces at least 180 days of active duty; must have an honorable discharge or a general discharge under honorable conditions; not be eligible for federal education benefits such as: Federal Pell or SEOG grants; if eligible, cannot exceed the amount of tuition and fees; not be in default of Hinson-Hazlewood college student loan or a federal loan; and must have less than 150 credit hours taken on the Hazlewood Act since the Fall, 1995. Children of Disabled Texas Peace Officers and Firefighters (Section 54.204, Texas Education Code)—The University also exempts students whose parent has suffered an injury resulting in death or disability sustained in the line of duty. Eligible parents include full-paid or volunteer firefighters; full-paid municipal, county, or state peace officers; custodial employees of the Texas Department of Corrections, and game wardens. The Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board must certify the student's eligibility.
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Parking
At UHV, a parking permit does not guarantee a parking space but allows a student to park in designated areas if space is available. Parking on the UHV Campus is shared with Victoria College. All vehicles parked on campus must display either a valid decal or temporary permit with the exception of visitors parked in designated spots. Please go to http://www.uhv.edu/fin/policy/A/a-19.htm to review UHV student parking policies and procedures. Students may be subject to parking regulations at the UHS Sugar Land and UHS Cinco Ranch sites. Students attending classes at an off campus site should check with the site administrator for applicable regulations. Parking regulations are enforced. Parking violations can result in warnings, progressive fines, towing, banning of vehicle from campus and financial stops preventing re-enrollment until the violation(s) are cleared.
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Office of Student Services
Department of Student and Academic Services University West, Suite 133 3007 N Ben Wilson, Victoria, Texas 77901 361.570.4137 Fax: 361.570.4106 Toll free: 877-970-4848 ext. 137 Email: sas@uhv.edu
The Office of Student Services (OSS) helps students achieve their academic goals and enhance their intellectual and social development through a variety of programs and services. We promote student leadership, collegiality, and good citizenship. The Office supports the academic mission of UHV, assures the rights of students, and ensures students get the support necessary to be successful at UHV and in their communities. We contribute to a healthy, safe, and productive academic environment and are responsive to the needs of our diverse student body. Students are encouraged to contact us with any questions or needs they may have. General Services First-aid kit and academic calendars may be obtained from OSS. Students can purchase transparencies, laminations, scantrons and blue books for a nominal fee. Graduation The University hosts two commencement ceremonies, one following the spring term and one following the fall term. An application for graduation is to be filed in the Office of Admissions and Records by the published deadlines. Students applying for graduation will be asked to indicate whether or not they will participate in the commencement ceremony. Students who indicate that they will participate at commencement will receive information from the OSS concerning caps and gowns, announcements, etc. Housing UH-Victoria has no on-campus student housing. However, OSS posts current information about available rooms in the area and apartments. An apartment guide is available to students looking for housing in Victoria. Identification Cards Student identification (ID) cards are issued at the beginning of each semester. The ID cards are available at the VC/UHV Library circulation desk in Victoria. Students at UH System at Cinco Ranch and UH System at Sugar Land may obtain ID cars at the Academic Support Offices. The student ID card is used as a means of identification on and off campus. Anyone losing or finding an ID card should go to the lost and found in the OSS on the Victoria campus, or the Academic Support Offices at the UHSCR. Students at the UHSSL should go to the Campus Security Office. Lost and Found The OSS acts as the agent for lost and found articles. Students are asked to contact this office immediately upon finding or losing items on the campus or in buildings used by UH-Victoria. Students at the UHSSL should contact the Campus Security Office and students at the UHSCR should contact the Academic Support Offices. Night Clerk A night clerk is available during evening hours. The night clerk is located in Suite 133 of University West, Victoria Campus, and at the Academic Support Offices at UHSSL and UHSCR. Personal Counseling UH-Victoria has a preferred provider counseling agreement with Uri Gonik, Ph.D. & Associates. You may contact his office at 361-575-5021 for any counseling services needed. We have a counseling referral list for students attending classes at the UHSSL and the UHSCR. For a copy of the list please go to http://www.uhv.edu/sas/.
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Student Center Located in The Victoria College Student Center are the bookstore, dining, TV rooms, reading room, meeting rooms and a game area. A convenience store offers a variety of food and beverage items to meet the needs of students, faculty, staff, and visitors. A seasonal bookstore is located at the UHSSL. There are vending machines at UHSSL and UHSCR for student use. Student Conduct UH-Victoria students must conform to the university's policies and procedures. Copies of the Student Conduct Code and the Academic Sanctions and Appeals Process are available in the Student Handbook. Student Discount Program Students are eligible for discounts at local businesses. A discount program brochure is available in the OSS. Student Handbook The Student Handbook is intended to convey official university policy and procedures to students at the University of Houston-Victoria. Students should also refer to the UHV catalog, class schedules, or university officials for additional information. The Student Handbook may be accessed online at http://www.uhv.edu/handbook/default.asp Student Health Insurance All university students who are not U.S. citizens must have hospitalization, medical and surgical insurance which includes a repatriation benefit. Some policies offer to pay airfare and lodging expenses for a family member or designated person to help oversee the student's evacuation to their home country in the event of extreme illness. International students are responsible for obtaining their personal insurance coverage and are notified of this responsibility in the Statement of Understanding that is required before being admitted to UHV. Information on International Health Insurance plans is available in the Office of Student Services. A hospital, medical and surgical insurance plan is available to all university students at a nominal cost. Information on available insurance plans for domestic and international students can be obtained upon request from the OSS or by visiting our website at http://www.uhv.edu/sas/pdf/StudentInsurance2006.pdf. Brochures are also available in the Academic Support Offices at the UHSSL and the UHSCR for students attending those campuses. Student Health Services An online HealthyLife Students' Self-Care Guide is available at http://www.uhv.edu/health/index.htm. Students can access information about common health problems. Student Lounges Student lounges are maintained for students on the first floors of the UH-Victoria buildings. Coffee (for a nominal fee), a microwave oven, a refrigerator, a television, office supplies, magazines, and newspapers are available for use. Student Lounges are also available at the UHSSL and UHSCR campuses. Student Organizations Opportunities for the development of leadership skills and for civic engagement are offered to students through participation in recognized university organizations. Students are encouraged to participate in service, honor, or professional organizations. Students with high scholastic standing are eligible for invitation into the UH-Victoria chapter of Phi Kappa Phi, a national honor society, which recognizes academic excellence. There are special interest groups such as the Campus Ministry (Catholic, Lutheran, Methodist), G-Force, Gamma Beta Phi Honor Society, Mexican American Student Organization (MASO), and Psi Chi (Psychology). Policies for the recognition and operation of student organizations can be obtained upon request from OSS or accessed online at http://www.uhv.edu/HandBook/campus_activities.asp. Student Senate Student government at UH-Victoria exists in the form of the Student Senate. This governing body's purpose is to promote communications among constituents of UHV, enhance the unique educational environment of UHV, and address specific needs of students in order to provide a voice to and for the student body with respect to academic and cultural matters. The membership is composed of President,
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Vice-President, Secretary, Treasurer, undergraduate and graduate Senators representing each of the three (3) academic schools and three (3) Senators-at-Large, as well as a representative from UHSSL and UHSCR. All members are elected each Spring by the student body. Additional information can be accessed from the student handbook at http://www.uhv.edu/HandBook/ss_bylaws.asp. Student Travel Texas Education Code, Section 51.949, as enacted by the 77th Legislature requires the regulation of certain types of student travel sponsored, supported or sanctioned by the university. UHS System Administrative Policy 03.E.08 establishes the system-wide policy for this type of travel. UHV policy on the applicable student travel can be found at http://www.uhv.edu/fin/policy/f/f-3.htm. Students with Disabilities Students with disabilities are encouraged to contact the OSS about any specific needs they have for note takers or equipment services. A Voyager CCD closed-circuit television, which magnifies images for the visually-impaired student, is available in the VC/UH-Victoria Library. The university attempts to create an accessible environment for all its students in Victoria and in the Houston area. Students who require special services because of a disability should contact the Coordinator of Student Services at the UHV campus. Special parking permits should be requested Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. from the switchboard operator at the kiosk area in UHV University Center. During evenings, permits can be obtained at the OSS Monday through Thursday from 5 p.m. until 10 p.m. Parking permits are not required at UHSSL or at UHSCR. Study Areas Several study areas are available on the UHV/VC campus. In University Center, group study rooms are available in Rooms 301 B, C, and D. Students are welcome to study in classrooms when not in use. There are also many study areas in the UHV-VC Library. A study area for the UHSSL is located in the library on the 2nd floor. Study areas at UHSCR are located in the library and at the student lounge.
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Academic Center
Department of Student and Academic Services University West, Suite 129 3007 N. Ben Wilson Victoria, Texas 77901 361.570-4288 Toll free: 877-970-4848 ext. 288 Email: tutor@uhv.edu Academic Center
The Academic Center provides writing and subject area assistance as well as instructional resources to students, faculty, and staff. The Center also offers a variety of testing services. Writing Assistance The Academic Center provides writing assistance and writing resources to University of Houston-Victoria students, faculty, and staff. By appointment or online, the Center staff review class papers, articles for publication, and university publications. The Academic Center also reviews resumes and cover letters for alumni. During sessions with the tutors, individuals may discuss a paper or document in progress. Trained tutors review these documents, discuss techniques for analyzing and revising the writing, and assist writers to devise solutions to writing problems. Tutors also provide a similar service online. Students, faculty, and staff at the University may email documents as attachments to tutor@uhv.edu. We will review the document and return the draft with our comments and suggestions within 24-48 hours for short papers. Longer papers require a longer review time. To schedule appointments for this service, individuals can call (361) 570-4288. To find out how to have materials reviewed online, contact the center at the number above, or visit the following web address:
http://www.uhv.edu/ac/about_us/contact.asp
Subject Area Assistance The Center offers subject-area tutoring at the request of the deans in the following areas: mathematics, computer science, and biology. During sessions with tutors, individuals may discuss concerns related to courses that are in progress. Instructional Resources The Academic Center has a library of instructional resource. They include a variety of style manuals, including The Publication Manual of the American Psychological Association, the MLA Handbook for Writers of Research Papers, and The Associated Press Stylebook and Libel Manual. We also have a library of grammar handbooks and other writing resource manuals and books which may be used in the center. The staff has developed a number of writing, grammar, and ESL handouts including information on business writing, audience analysis, and resumes and cover letters. These handouts are available both onsite (University of Houston-Victoria, University West, room 129) and on our web page at www.uhv.edu/ac. The website is constantly expanding, so individuals are encouraged to visit this site often. The Academic Center also produces Grammatically Correct, a weekly grammar tip available through a list serve. To subscribe, visit our website at http://www.uhv.edu/ac/student/grammartip.asp Testing Services The Center provides academic testing services. Students can schedule correspondence exams throughout the year by contacting the Academic Center Senior Secretary (361-570-4288). Faculty can also refer students to the Academic Center Coordinator for makeup exams, which are provided on an appointment basis.
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Career Services
Academic and Career Services Department of Student and Academic Services University West, Suite 133 3007 N Ben Wilson, Victoria, Texas 77901 361.570-4369; 361.570-4843 Email: careerservices@uhv.edu
Career Services serves UHV students and alumni through various stages of career development. Services can be accessed online and include Career Guidance Online Job Search o UHV's CareerLink! Students and alumni can post resumes, perform job searches, and register to attend Career Services events. Employers can post jobs, perform student searches to match students' career interests with employers' hiring needs. CareerLink provides automatic e-mail notification to students about job postings and enables students to apply for job online. o NACElink: A nation-wide job board sponsored by the National Association of Colleges and Employers. Students and alumni can perform job searches. Resume/Cover Letter review Career management and development through online workshops and links Additional services offered Career Fairs Special Events such as Networking Receptions, Employer Panels, and more. Interview practice sessions Face-to-face consultations Students and alumni are welcome to visit Career Services located on the first floor of University West, Room 133E. Office hours are Monday through Thursday, 7:30 AM – 5:30 PM, Friday, 8:00 AM - 12:00 PM. Phone number: 361-570-4369.
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VC/UHV Library
2602 N Ben Jordan, Victoria, Texas 77901 361.570.4177 Fax: 361.570.4155 Email: libref@uhv.edu
The VC/UHV Library is a joint library serving both the University of Houston-Victoria and Victoria College. The Library occupies an attractive three-story building with a seating capacity of over 300. Twenty-seven computer workstations provide access to the Internet, library electronic databases, and reference materials, as well as word processing and other office applications. Other library facilities include conference rooms, study carrels and tables, leisure reading areas, and photocopiers. Professional librarians are available to assist in locating information and using the Library's resources. Interlibrary loan is available to all students and faculty. The Library also has a full program of bibliographic instruction. The library's online catalog is shared with the Victoria Public Library. The Library's main collection contains over 200,000 print volumes, over 10,500 subscriptions to print and electronic journals, and over 500,000 items on microforms. The Library serves as a depository for federal and Texas state documents, which provides a collection of over 70,000 government publications. The Library's Victoria Regional History Center houses books, maps, photographs, manuscripts, and archives relating to the history of the Victoria region. Included in the History Center is the Regional Historical Resource Depository, a collection of historical records and documents from Victoria and surrounding counties. The Library's audiovisual collection is located in the Media Library, which is on the third floor of UHVictoria's University Center building. This facility houses approximately 7,500 audiovisual items, including compact discs, and audio and video tapes. Also, the Media Library houses the Library's collection of Texas state-adopted textbooks and curriculum materials. All students, including off-campus and online students, may access the Library's electronic resources and many of the Library's services through the library web page (http://lois.uhv.edu). Additional assistance is available from staff at the UH System Centers at Sugar Land and Cinco Ranch.
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American Book Review
University West, Suite 200 3007 N Ben Wilson, Victoria, Texas 77901 361.570.4200 Fax: 361.570.4207 Email: dileoj@uhv.edu Jeffrey R. Di Leo, Ph.D. Publisher/Editor, American Book Review 361.570.4296 Fax: 361.570.4200 dileoj@uhv.edu Charles W. Alcorn, Ph.D. Managing Editor, American Book Review 361.570.4100 Fax: 361.570.4207 alcornc@uhv.edu
David Felts Editorial Assistant 361.570.4222 Fax: 361.570.4200 feltsd@uhv.edu
American Book Review was founded in October 1977 in Brooklyn, New York by the avante-garde novelist Ronald Sukenick and relocated to the University of Houston-Victoria in July 2006 after extended residencies at the University of Colorado–Boulder and Illinois State University in Normal. The history of the American Book Review consists of nearly thirty years of continuous engagement with some of the most challenging, innovative and beautiful wordcraft in our literary tradition. Its editors and contributors form both a Who's Who of the literary scene and an index of the powerful undercurrents in American publishing. The review has thrived because of the collective spirit that has dominated its editorial vision and publishing practice. At its core are writers writing about writers: people who live with words, who allow words to dominate their being. Part of the uniqueness and power of this publication is the critical window these contributors provide for our readers. ABR reviewers share a commitment to and passion for contemporary writing, which makes ABR a special venue to gain a perspective on the contemporary American literary horizon. The emphasis away from mainstream American publishing only makes ABR more attractive and valuable to its readers. Over the past decade alone, ABR has reviewed books published by over 200 independent presses, including literary presses and non-profit "small" presses. ABR is distributed in every section of the country, and its subscription list is both national and international. Readers and authors served by ABR represent a diverse mixture of genders, races, age groups, and ethnic and national backgrounds located all over the world. UHV/ABR Reading Series The UHV/ABR Reading Series features nationally recognized writers on a day-long visit to the Victoria campus that include a public reading of their recent work; audience Q&A and book signing; roundtable discussion with UHV faculty and students; master class consulting for graduate, upper-division, and highschool students; and receptions for university advancement. Each author's agenda is tailored to best meet the needs of UHV students and faculty as well as raise UHV's profile by providing face-to-face interaction with the widely recognized writers, critics and experts who write and edit the American Book Review. UHV/ABR Reading Series on-campus presentations and offcampus reading/receptions provide the community with unprecedented access to artists in an intimate, personal environment. In addition, area public and private high-school English students and teachers are invited to participate. Friends of ABR Endowment Three-year project's goal is to raise $1 million from local and regional individuals, foundations and corporations. Revenue generated by these endowment funds will insure American Book Review's ongoing viability and permanent residence at UHV. Funds will also facilitate the development of undergraduate and graduate curriculum in the publishing arts.
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Department of Information Technology
University Center, Suite 207 3007 N Ben Wilson, Victoria, Texas 77901 361.570.4390 Fax: 361.570.4869 Email: InfoTech@uhv.edu
The Information Technology department provides academic and administrative computing and telecommunications resources for the University of Houston-Victoria. Information Technology also supports faculty, staff, and students with audiovisual technologies including distance learning through interactive videoconferencing. The Information Technology offices and facilities are located on the second floor of the University Center Building. Both Open Labs and all three Teaching Labs operated by Information Technology are located there. The Open and Teaching Labs utilize Dell PC's running Windows Operating Systems, with over 120 workstations available. These machines are used for word processing, electronic spreadsheets, presentation development, database management, and other common microcomputer software applications. Current software available includes, but is not limited to Word, WordPerfect, Excel, PowerPoint, FrontPage, Access, Minitab, Oracle, Visual Studio, and SPSS/PC. Internet access is available through the lab computers using Netscape Navigator and Internet Explorer. Student e-mail accounts are automatically created for enrolled students. Printing resources for the lab systems include laser and color ink-jet printers. Scanners, writeable CDs and writeable DVDs are also available. This equipment is available to all students enrolled at UH-Victoria. During operating hours, lab assistants are on duty to provide support in the use of the hardware and software. Operational hours for these labs are posted on the web site (www.uhv.edu/it/student/lab_hours/calendar.asp).
IT Services at UH System at Sugar Land
For students attending classes at the UH System at Sugar Land facility, academic computing and telecommunications services are available. There are 55 PC workstations available in the open computer lab and multimedia computer lab, and over 100 laptop computers available in the laptop lab and mobile computer lab. The open lab, multimedia lab, and laptop lab are located on the third floor of the facility and the mobile computer lab can be taken to any room in the facility. These workstations and laptops have a variety of software including, but not limited to, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, FrontPage, Access, SPSS, Oracle, Visual Studio.NET, and Java. Internet access is available through the lab computers using Netscape Navigator, Microsoft Internet Explorer, and Mozilla Firefox. Printing resources for the lab systems includes black and white laser and color laser printers and a print allowance is in effect for all student accounts. Scanners, CD-RW drives, DVD+RW drives, and Zip drives are available, along with wireless access to the network and Internet for individuals who have laptops with Wi-Fi compatible network cards. Technology available for checkout by students includes laptop computers, mice, wireless network cards, network cables, portable Zip drives, digital cameras, camcorders, and headphones. Portable media, such as floppy disks and CD-R disks, are available for purchase in the administrative office on the 1st floor. Operating hours are posted at the Help Desk and in the open computer lab. Technical personnel are available during the facility's operating hours to provide support for the computing resources as well as assistance for connections to the wireless network. They also provide support for the campuses five videoconferencing classrooms. The technical staff is located at the Help Desk on the facility's third floor.
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IT Services at UH System at Cinco Ranch
Students attending classes at the UH System at Cinco Ranch facility have access to a computer lab containing 20 PCs and a reading room containing 4 PCs. Instructors also have access to 3 Mobile Labs, 4 media integrated rooms, and 9 instructor stations. The 3 Mobile Labs contain 16 laptops each and can be set up in any room of the facility. The 4 media integrated classrooms are equipped with a PC, wireless mouse/keyboard, projector, large screen, VCR/DVD player, and audio speakers. The 9 instructor stations are equipped with a projector and laptop. These workstations and laptops have