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CHSS Advising

Declared majors in the College of Humanities and Social Sciences are encouraged to visit the Advising Center in 1014 South (hours 8:00 am – 5:00 pm) to consult with a college advisor.

For the Advising Schedule, contact the Academic Advising Center at (713) 221-8460.

UH-Downtown - CHSS Advising Center 1014 South
Ben Robles - (713) 221-8460
Reyna Romero - (713) 221-8460

For undeclared majors and transfer students, academic advising is available from the University College Academic Advising Center in room 380 South.

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Advising contact information for UH System Campuses:

University Center
Phone: (281) 618-7140 or (936) 273-7510
Web Page

Cinco Ranch
Phone: (832) 842-2800
Web Page

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Advising Related Topics

The Writing Proficiency Exam (WPE)

All students must take and pass the Writing Proficiency Examination after completing 60 semester credit hours and before completing 75 semester credit hours. Transfer students with 75 or more hours must attempt the examination during their first semester at the university.

To register for the exam:

• register in Student E-Services for UHD 9000 as you would for any course or, if class registration is closed, go to Records in N330.
• go to Testing Services in S280 to select an exam time.

Further instructions and the Testing Schedule are posted at the Testing Services website. The purposes of the examination are to determine if students have retained the language skills learned in their lower-division composition courses, and to ensure that students proceeding to upper-division work possess college-level writing skills.

Degree Waivers & Residency Requirements

Students who seek to waive residency or other degree requirements must go to the CHSS Advising Center in 1014S to meet with an advisor and petition for a degree waiver. For degree completion, at least 18 upper level hours and the final 30 hours of the degree must be completed at UHD. If you do not receive prior approval from the Associate Dean, non-resident courses will not count towards your degree requirements.

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Last updated or reviewed on 6/10/09