| How do I update my address with the University? |
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You can update all of your contact information online on student e-services. |
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| How can I get a Course Schedule or Catalog? |
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Both the Course Schedule and Catalog are available online on student e-services. |
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| If I drop my class(es) how is my financial aid affected? |
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Dropping classes may or may not affect your financial aid. It is always best to speak to your financial aid counselor before dropping any class. |
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| Where can I find out the dates for the first day of class, spring break, final exams etc.? |
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UHD’s academic calendar is available online at www.uhd.edu/AcademicCalendars |
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| Is there a fee for an official UH-Downtown transcript? |
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No, there is no up front fee for the UH-Downtown transcript. Each semester you pay a Records Office fee as part of your tuition. This fee pays for transcripts, class schedules, and catalogs. |
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| Can I get a UH-Downtown transcript on the spot? |
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No, at this time we are unable to process transcript requests on the spot. However, you can view and print your grades online by accessing student e-services select My Transcripts & Grades. |
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| Can I get an unofficial UH-Downtown transcript? |
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UH-Downtown does not provide unofficial transcripts. However, you can view and print your grades online by accessing student e-services select My Transcripts & Grades. |
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| Are my classes from school(s) that I previously attended listed on my UH-Downtown transcript? |
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No, only courses taken at UH-Downtown will appear on your transcript. |
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| Does my GPA transfer from the school(s) that I previously attended? |
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No, only courses taken at UH-Downtown will be used for GPA calculation. However, upon graduation courses taken at previous colleges/universities are used to determine graduation with honors. |
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| Can I get official copies of the transcripts that I sent in for admission from UH-Downtown? |
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No, once you submit documents to the university, they become the property of the university. |
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| Do I have to prove my residency status at UH-Downtown if I am considered a resident for tuition purposes at another university? |
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Yes, you are still required to prove residency at UH-Downtown. |
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| Do I have to prove my residency status at UH-Downtown if I am considered a resident for tuition purposes at another UH-System university? |
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Yes, you still required to prove residency at UH-Downtown. |
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| What information about students is public and what is private? |
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At its discretion, UHD may provide directory information to the general public without student consent. Directory information is defined by FERPA as follows: name, address, telephone number, email address, date and place of birth, dates of attendance, most recent previous educational institutions attended, major and minor fields of study, degree/awards received, and participation in officially recognized activities.
Private information such as student’s GPA, specific courses, taken, grades, social security number, and academic status is not released without written consent from the student.
You may request that your directory information be considered confidential, at which point no information directory or private information can be released. To make this request you must visit the Registrar's Office. |
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| What is the size of the diploma? |
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14 inches x 11 inches |
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| I’ve taken the CLEP/AP, how long does it take for me to receive credit? |
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Once your official scores have been received directly from The College Board, your scores will be evaluated according to UH-Downtown’s credit by examination policies. When you have an academic history with UHD, it will take approximately two weeks to post your credit. |
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| Where can I go to get detailed information about my WPE score? |
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Office of the Vice President for Academic Affairs |
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| Where or how can I find UH-Downtown enrollment statistics? |
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Online at http://www.uhd.edu/about/irp/ |
