5.1 Registration
Location: Student Services Building, room 120 (Registrar’s Office)
Phone: (256) 824-7777
www.uah.edu/registrar/registration
https://www.uah.edu/policies/02-01-13-registration-and-schedule-adjustments
Dates of advising and continuous registration are listed in the UAH Calendar and Schedule of Classes. Advising and registration during priority registration week is limited to continuing students. Any returning, or new student eligible to register may take part in advising and registration after priority registration.
A student who schedules courses during any registration period makes a financial commitment to the university. The University assumes no responsibility for students who attend classes without proper enrollment.
In rare circumstances, students may have a legitimate and substantial need to register, add a class or change a class section after the deadline (i.e. Last day to add a class). In these instances, the student must complete the Registration/Schedule Adjustment form, with recommendations (approval/non-approval) from the instructor and the chair of the department that offers the course. The Office of the Registrar will process the request once approvals are obtained. In the case of graduate students wanting to register after the deadline, the Graduate Dean must also approve.
Policies governing course registration can be found in the University catalog at https://www.uah.edu/policies/02-01-13-registration-and-schedule-adjustments
5.2 Class Attendance
https://catalog.uah.edu/#/policy/H152Gh0Ai
Education at UAH depends upon the cooperation of students and faculty. Students are held responsible for the full work of the course in which they are registered, including participation in the discussion and work of the class at each class meeting.
A student’s final grade in each course is determined on the basis of identified course requirements; therefore, regular class attendance is important.
5.3 Declaring a Major
When applying to enter UAH, prospective students may declare a major, defined as the primary field of study. Required major semester hours vary by program but typically range from 30-45 semester hours with overall degree requirements ranging from 120-128 semester hours. Some students are not yet decided, and may declare "undecided". The Colleges of Arts, Humanities, and Social Sciences, Business, Education, Engineering, Honors, Professional and Continuing Studies, Science, and Nursing assign advisors. Undecided students will be advised by the Exploratory Advisor, Kellee Crawford, in Morton Hall 278Q . For procedures in the Colleges of Arts, Humanities, and Social Sciences, Business, Education, Engineering, Honors, Professional and Continuing Studies, Science, and Nursing contact the advising office of the college or visit the advising website.
5.4 Change of College
Location: Student Services Building, room 120 (Registrar’s Office)
Phone: (256) 824-7777
https://www.uah.edu/registrar/forms/general
Students who are pursuing a program of study in one college at UAH and desire to change to a program in another college may petition to do so by making application at the Office of the Registrar. Academic advisement before changing programs may help students avoid losing credits. Application of previously earned credits toward the new program will be determined after the transfer has been approved.
5.5 Credit by Examination
UAH recognizes credit by examination and credit for several types of out-of-class experiences. Credit by examination.
5.5.1 Advanced Placement Program
Several UAH departments award credit to students who have earned designated scores on Advanced Placement (AP) Program examinations of the College Entrance Examination Board. AP examinations are usually taken at the end of an AP-designed course of study in high school. If awarded, credit will be recorded without grades or quality points and will not, therefore, be included in calculation of the grade point average. Students should apply for credit through the Office of the Registrar. Official scores may be requested at collegeboard.org. UAH AP code: 1854. Scores presented on transcripts from other institutions cannot be evaluated. To view AP Exam scores and the equivalent credit, please visit the catalog. Additional information may also be found in the University catalog.
5.5.2 College Level Examination Program
Office of Testing & Certification Services
Location: Wilson Hall, room 225
Phone: (256) 824-6725
The College Level Examination Program (CLEP) is a national program under which a student can receive credit for college level achievement. Anyone who has practical knowledge in an area through independent study, work experience, cultural exposure, and intensive reading may substantially reduce the cost in both time and money spent on a college degree by taking one or more of these tests. These tests are administered by appointment. The examinations that measure basic disciplines such as English Composition, Humanities, College Mathematics, Natural Sciences, and Social Sciences and History are used to award free elective credit. These examinations must be taken before entering college or during the first semester in college, providing the student has not been enrolled in a comparable course for more than three weeks. The student may be awarded 6 hours’ elective credit per examination. To receive credit for any of the general tests, the student must meet the minimum score established by the subject area department. In some cases, students must write an essay in addition to achieving the minimum score established by the department on the standardized examination. Credit is recorded without grades or quality points and is counted as elective credit.
5.5.3 International Baccalaureate (IB)
Location: Student Services Building, room 120
Phone: (256) 824-7777
https://catalog.uah.edu/#/policy/HkEokhRRi
The University of Alabama in Huntsville recognizes International Baccalaureate (IB) credit with a score of 5, 6, or 7 on the higher-level examinations. IB score reports should be sent to the UAH Office of Admissions for evaluation. Additional credit may be awarded on a course by course basis as approved by the department. Some departments may award credit based on the subsidiary examinations. The academic unit responsible for the student's program of study will determine the application of credits toward specific degree requirements. Students should apply for credit by sending their official scores to the Office of the Registrar. If awarded, credits will be recorded without grades or quality points, and will not, therefore, be included in the calculation of grade point average.
Please review the University Catalog at https://catalog.uah.edu/#/policy/HkEokhRRi for the most current information.
5.6 Examinations
During each semester, one or more announced examinations of class period length may be held. At the end of each semester, a final examination period is scheduled for each course. Absences from a scheduled final examination without previous arrangement with the course instructor (except in extenuating circumstances) will be classified as unexcused and a failing grade in the class will be assigned.
Any student whose final examination schedule is such that he or she is scheduled to take three or more examinations during a single day shall have the right to have the middle examination rescheduled. The date and time of the rescheduled examination shall be by mutual agreement between the student and the affected faculty member and must be agreed upon prior to the final week of classes of the semester. It is the student’s responsibility to notify the instructor of this type of conflict, and it is the instructor’s responsibility to verify that the conflict actually exists. If a student is scheduled to take four examinations during a single day, then the same procedure applies except that the student shall now have the right to have both the second and fourth examinations rescheduled.
Students have the right to review with faculty members their final examinations. This right must be exercised within one calendar year from the end of the semester during which the examination was scheduled.
Matters of academic dishonesty during examinations are addressed by the Office of the Provost.
5.7 Student Classification
University Catalog - Classification
An undergraduate is classified based upon the number of completed credit hours. For more information please visit the University catalog.
5.8 Student Course Loads
University Catalog - Course Load
The typical full-time undergraduate course load is 15-18 semester hours each semester. Students should take between 30 and 33 semester hours annually in order to graduate in four years. The minimum full-time load for an undergraduate student is 12 semester hours a semester. A part-time undergraduate student is one who is enrolled in less than 12 semester hours. Permission of the student's dean is necessary to enroll in 21 semester hours or more, including concurrent enrollment at other institutions and online courses. A student enrolling for a minimum load each semester should not expect to graduate in four years unless he or she enrolls in summer terms in addition to the regular academic year. For more information please visit the University catalog .
5.9 Schedule Adjustments
University Catalog - Schedule Adjustments
After the beginning of an academic term, students seeking to change their course schedules must follow the Schedule Adjustment Process. Schedule adjustments fall into seven categories: Drop/Add, Late Addition, Credit/Audit, Withdrawal, Late Withdrawal, Retroactive Withdrawal, and Medical Withdrawal. The following definitions and procedures will govern the Schedule Adjustment Process.
Additional information on the types of schedule adjustments and the policies that govern them please visit the University catalog and the Registration and Schedule Adjustment policy.
5.10 Grades
University Catalog - Grades
The University of Alabama in Huntsville's grading system includes grades of A, B, C, D, F, I, X, W, S, U, P, AU, N, and NC. Instructors have the option of augmenting the course grades of A, B, C, and D with symbols "+" and "-" signifying, respectively, high and low achievement within the assigned grade. These augmented letter grades become part of the student's permanent record and appear on transcripts, but augmentation of a letter grade does not affect its value for the purposes of the GPA computation.
For more information on grading please visit the University catalog.
5.11 Course Repeat Policy
University Catalog - Course Repeat
Students should be aware that course repeats, for any reason, may not be looked upon favorably by some employers and by professional schools; hence, they should avoid the need for repeats.
For more information regarding the Course Repeat Policy please visit the University catalog.
5.12 Pass-Fail System Option
Location: Student Services Building, SSB 120 (Registrar’s Office)
Phone: (256) 824-7777
University Catalog - Pass-Fall
A student wishing to exercise a P-F option must apply to the Office of Registrar (SSB 120) when registering or before the end of the third week of classes. Any undergraduate student not on academic probation may take courses on a P-F basis. P-F policies vary from college to college; consult your advisor before selecting this option.
A student is limited to 12 semester hours of credit on a P-F basis over the course of the degree. Courses listed on the Program of Study (major, minor, cognate, track, cluster, specialization, option and concentration) may not be taken P-F. Required courses in English composition and mathematics, as well as the rest of the Charger Foundations, may not be taken P-F. Departments may limit the P-F to courses outside the department or college.
A grade of P may be changed to a regular grade only if the student changes his or her program to an area in which a regular grade is required. The change must be initiated at the dean's office and must go through the normal grade change procedures. Once a P grade has been changed to a regular grade, the regular grade must remain. Under the P-F system, a grade of P will not be counted in a student's grade-point average; a grade of F will be counted in a student's grade-point average.
Even though a student chooses to take courses on the P-F basis, instructor's grade sheets will reflect the regular grade and the student may be informed of the regular grade upon request.
5.13 Academic Bankruptcy Policy
Location: Student Services Building, room 120 (Registrar’s Office)
Phone: (256) 824-7777
University Catalog - Academic Bankruptcy
An undergraduate student who has experienced extreme hardship and/or extenuating circumstances that lead to poor academic performance may petition the Admissions and Scholastic Affairs Committee to declare academic bankruptcy. The Admissions and Scholastic Affairs Committee, after reviewing the petition and consulting with the Office of Admissions and Records, will decide whether to grant the student academic bankruptcy. Under this policy, all college level work completed at UAH prior to a date specified by the student is eliminated from computation of GPAs and will not be applied toward a degree at UAH. Such work will not be expunged from the student’s scholastic records and transcripts, although it will be designated as work not included in the computation of grade– point averages or applied toward degree requirements. There must be a minimum of two calendar years between the date of the petition and the date specified by the student in the bankruptcy petition. Academic bankruptcy will only be granted once during a student’s academic career at UAH.
The Academic Bankruptcy Request Form can be found here.
5.14 Academic Warning, Probation, and Dismissal
University Catalog - Warning, Probation, and Dismissal
In order to be in good academic standing, students must maintain a GPA above the Academic Action Threshold (AAT), which varies according to classification. For freshmen and sophomore students, the AAT is 1.9; for juniors and above, the AAT is 2.0. A student whose semester GPA at UAH falls below the applicable AAT will be placed on academic warning, probation, or dismissal.
Academic Warning
Students are subject to academic warning if they are in good standing and earn less than the applicable AAT for the semester; or if they earn the applicable AAT or greater for the semester but the UAH cumulative is less than the applicable AAT.
Probation
Students are subject to academic probation if they are on academic warning and the current semester GPA is less than the applicable AAT, and) the UAH cumulative GPA is less than the applicable AAT.
Dismissal/Suspension
Students are subject to academic dismissal if they are on academic probation and the current semester GPA is less than the applicable AAT and the UAH cumulative is less than the applicable AAT.
A regularly admitted student dismissed for the first time is automatically eligible to re-enter after being out of school one term. Students should meet with their academic advisor for guidance in submitting a petition for Readmission. A student admitted in any special category and dismissed for the first time must petition the Admissions Committee for permission to re-enter after an absence of at least one term. A student dismissed for the second time is disqualified for readmission. After a period of one year, such student may petition for re-admission. Individual colleges may have additional requirements specific to their programs. Refer to college sections.
5.15 Degree Requirements
University Catalog - Degree Requirements
For a listing of total degree requirements, students should consult the current UAH catalog at https://catalog.uah.edu/#/home or see an academic advisor.
5.16 Application for Graduation
Location: Student Services Building, Room 120
Phone: (256) 824-7777
University Catalog - Graduation
Candidates for graduation must file their application at least one semester prior to the time requirements are expected to be completed. Deadlines are announced each semester and application forms may be obtained at http://www.uah.edu/registrar/commencement/apply-to-graduate. Early application will assist the student by confirming requirements remaining to be completed. Requirements must be completed and certified prior to the published deadline. Diplomas are issued at the end of each semester or during commencement ceremonies.
5.17 Transcripts
You can request an official transcript at https://www.uah.edu/registrar/forms/transcript-request
5.18 Academic Appeals
https://www.uah.edu/images/administrative/policies/02.01.12-AA-Academic-Appeals-policy.pdf
Resolution of a student’s appeal, unless otherwise specified, shall begin with the University official whose decision is being appealed. If the problem cannot be resolved at this level, the matter may be pursued through the appropriate administrative chain. There are two administrative paths: one through the student’s major department for courses in the major and one for courses outside the student’s major. For academic appeals, this chain is the chair of the student’s major department, the dean of the college, and the Office of the Provost, in that order. If the appeal involves a course that is beyond the student’s own major, the relevant department chair, and relevant dean (if the course is another college) should be notified. The Associate Provost for Undergraduate Studies reviews and considers undergraduate academic appeals for the Office of the Provost. The Office of the Provost will confer with the Dean of the School of Graduate Studies in consideration of academic appeals from graduate students.
5.19 Graduate Catalog & Handbook
Catalog: https://catalog.uah.edu/#/home
Handbook: https://www.uah.edu/graduate/resources/graduate-handbook