REGISTRATION

REGISTRATION

Information concerning registration may be obtained from the Academic Calendar provided in this publication, the Student Advising and Mentoring Center (SAM Center), or from the Registrar’s Office. Detailed registration procedures are included in the Schedule of Classes.

ACADEMIC ADVISEMENT FOR REGISTRATION

Sam Houston State University offers year-round advisement through the Student Advising and Mentoring Center (SAM Center). The Center is located in Academic Building IV, corner of Avenue I and Bowers Boulevard; Telephone (936) 294-4444.

Each student is responsible for ensuring that the courses selected will meet all degree requirements. A student should contact an academic advisor or refer to the appropriate undergraduate catalog in order to confirm which courses will meet individual degree requirements. All students are encouraged to be advised.

Students must be advised if any of the following criteria are met.

• Student has no SHSU grade point average.
• Student’s SHSU grade point average is below a 2.5.
• Student earned less than a C in any developmental course during the previous semester at SHSU.

REQUIREMENTS FOR REGISTRATION BY UNDERGRADUATE INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS

1. To ensure that all undergraduate admission and immigration papers are in order, international students are required to visit the Undergraduate Admissions Office immediately upon arrival on campus. Telephone (936) 294-1059 or E-mail.

2. All international students are required to purchase the group Hospitalization, Medical Evacuation, and Repatriation Insurance available to all eligible SHSU students. Proof of this insurance must be presented to designated university officials each semester before the registration process can be completed. Further information concerning this required coverage may be obtained from the University Health Center.

3. Certified English translations are required for documents submitted in a language other than English.

4. Provide required financial support documents. Telephone (936) 294-1059 or E-mail .

GENERAL STUDIES PROGRAM

The program in General Studies is designed for those students who have not yet selected a major. This program allows the student to explore a variety of academic fields while completing basic course requirements. General Studies students are encouraged to utilize the Student Advising and Mentoring Center (SAM Center) and to declare a major and file a degree plan as soon as possible. (See SAM Center) The Center is located in Academic Building IV, corner of Avenue I and Bowers Boulevard; Telephone (936) 294-4444.

CHANGE OF SCHEDULE (ADDING AND DROPPING COURSES)

Students may make schedule changes during periods of registration or the schedule change period by accessing SamInfo at Registration online. No schedule changes may be made after the deadline specified in the Academic Calendar. It is the responsibility of the student to ensure that additions and/or dropping of courses have been processed and are reflected in the student’s schedule.

NOTE: Adding or dropping courses can impact financial aid. Students are encouraged to visit with a financial aid representative prior to adding or dropping courses.

Q-DROPS

A Q-drop is a drop made after the last date for tuition refunds (12th class day for fall/spring; 4th class day for summer) but before the date for which a drop would result in the grade of 'F' as published in the Academic Calendar .

Students will be allowed no more than five Q-drops during their academic career at Sam Houston State University. Classes that are dropped prior to the Q-drop date will not count toward the limit. Students who have used their limit of five Q-drops will need to petition their respective dean to drop a class. If the dean refuses to grant permission to drop a class, a student will be required to remain in the class.

This limit will take effect with the start of the fall 2004 semester. Any drops accumulated prior to the fall 2004 semester will not be included in the five Q-drop limit, nor will Q-drops from other universities.

OFF-CAMPUS COURSES

Students may register for off-campus courses during the regular registration periods as listed in the current Schedule of Classes. Courses taught at a location away from the main campus carry residence credit. Off-campus procedures for resignations and schedule changes (adds or drops) are the same as for students attending classes on campus. See the current Schedule of Classes for a complete listing of courses and locations.

Sam Houston State University has approval from the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board to offer various degree programs at The University Center in The Woodlands. Courses completed as part of these programs carry residence credit.

NAME CHANGE

Appropriate documentation which substantiates a legal name change for a student must be submitted to the Registrar prior to the student’s next registration. Registration under a name different from that used in the student’s last enrollment cannot be accomplished without the above certification, which becomes a part of the student’s permanent file. All degrees, grade reports and transcripts are issued under the student’s legal name as recorded in the Registrar’s Office.

CORRECT ADDRESSES

It is necessary to have on file with the University a correct residency address. A student who changes an address after completing registration needs to immediately report this address to the Registrar’s Office. The University assumes no obligation for failure of a student to receive communications. Address changes can be made online or by providing the Registrar’s Office with a written request for an address change.

VETERANS ASSISTANCE OFFICE

The Veteran Assistance Staff in the Registrar’s Office can assist in the processing of claims for the Montgomery GI Bill (MGIB), Chapter 30 – Veteran status, Chapter 31 – Vocational Rehabilitation, Chapter 1606 – Reservist, and Chapter 35 – Dependent. Students who were Texas residents at the time of their entry into active duty, and who have exhausted their MGIB educational benefits, should inquire about their eligibility for benefits under the Texas Hazlewood Act.