What do I have to do to change my major?
File a general petitionform with the Department you would like to major in. On the Form, you need to complete all of section A.  In section B, check the box next to number 8 and fill in your current major and the new major you would like, be sure to sign the signature line under the explanation box.  If you have transfer credits please attach a copy of the evaluation you received from the University of Houston.  The petition will be processed and a copy will be mailed to the address you list in section A. You may download a copy and Fax it to us at (713) 743-3335.

I took a course at another school that I think is the same as the one required at the University of Houston.
On my transfer evaluation I was not given credit.  What can I do to get credit?
First look at your grade, if it is below a C credit will not be granted.

To have the course evaluated you will need to file a general petition with the department you would like to get the credit from.  For example if you have credit for a math elective, you would file the petition with the math department. If the course was taken at a Junior college, you can see whether or not it is equivalent click here.

What are the requirements to file for an official degree plan?
To file for a degree plan with the COSC department students must have COSC declared as the major, have junior standing, and have credit for COSC 3410.

There is an application available at our office to file for a degree plan.

What are the steps I must take to graduate?
Pay attention to the prerequisites for your courses.  Successfully complete all required courses.  Maintain a GPA above a 2.0 overall, in your major, and your           minor.  Have a degree plan on file.  File for graduation at the Registrar’s office prior to the deadline for graduation applications.  (This should be done during the first 3 weeks of the semester you intend to graduate).

Can I minor in COSC?  What are the requirements?
You must file an application with the COSC department for a minor degree plan.  You must have a 2.0 GPA overall, in COSC, and also in MATH.  There are 19 hours needed to complete the minor.

How do you calculate each of my GPA’s?
Overall GPA we start with the grades you made most recently and calculate the GPA until we have 60 hours of credit.  If 60 hours falls in the middle of a semester we include all the hours from that semester.  We look at courses at every school you have attended in the last 60 hours.

Math GPA. We look at every attempt of every math course you have taken in your college career.  Each attempt at a course counts in the GPA.  Therefore if you take a course and the first time make an F, second time a D and the third time an A, each of those grades and the hours count in your GPA.  We use grades from all colleges you have attended.

COSC GPA.  We look at every attempt of every COSC course you have taken in your college career and calculate the GPA.  We use grades from all colleges attended.  Each attempt at a course counts in the GPA.

What is the difference between the Software Design, Science and the Business options?
All options require 44 hours of COSC, 14 hours Natural Sciences approved for science majors to include two labs in the same discipline, 21 hours of Mathematics, and completion of the University Core.

The Software design option requires two additional COSC courses in software design and software development practices, and 9 hours of electives at least 6 hours regular 3000-4000 level cosc electives.

The Science Option requires two additional math courses, Calculus III and a 43XX level.   As part of the natural science requirement the student must take PHYS 1321 and 1322.  A student who completes this option successfully will graduate with a BS in COSC and a Minor in Math.

The Business Option requires ACCT 2331 and 2332.  Students must also complete 9 hours of approved DISC courses.  A student who completes this option successfully will graduate with a BS in COSC.  An additional minor is not needed.

I am unable to see the Advisor during the office hours, is there any other way to be advised?
Yes, you can set up an appointment with them by calling or emailing their office. Staff Infomation

I like computers, what other computer majors are there?

• Computer Science, College of Natural Sciences and Mathematics .
• Computer Engineering, College of Engineering .
• Management Information Systems, College of Business.
• Information System Technology, College of Technology.
• Computer Engineering Technology, College of Technology.
• Graphic Communications, Art Department, CLASS.