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Frequently Asked Undergraduate Advising Questions in CSE

1. Who is my CSE Advisor?
Click here to find out who is your undergraduate advisor.

2. Can I get advised online?
Yes. Go to the Online Advising Form link, and follow the instructions. A response is usually forthcoming within a week.

3. Who are the CSE Advisors?
See Question 1.

4. How can I determine who is advising today?
The CSE undergraduate advisors reserve blocks of time for advising students. These times are updated every month, and each month's schedule is available as it is developed. You can find this month's advising schedule at the following places :

• On the CSE@UTA website (Look under the Undergraduate section). Click here to see this month's advising schedule.
• In paper form in the plastic wall pockets outside 340 NH.

5. What are some of the differences between the BSCSE, BSCS, and BSSE programs?
Click here to learn the answer.

6. Can I minor in CSE?
A student who is not working toward any undergraduate degree offered by the Department of Computer Science and Engineering at UTA can pursue a minor in either of the following, which are effective Fall 2002:

7. How many hours should I take?
A good formula to follow is :

In other words, the sum of the hours a student is working per week plus 3 times the # hours the student is taking in the same semester should add up to less than 55; if the sum exceeds 55, then it is generally felt that the student is creating an unnecessarily stressful situation.

8. How do I know if I need approval before trying to register for a course?
If the 5-digit unique line number for that course begins with a letter (such as A or M), approval must be obtained from the department offering the course before SAM will allow a student to register for that course. To obtain such approval, see an advisor in that department.

9. Where can I obtain the forms I need for advising?
The forms are available in the plastic wall pockets on the wall outside 340 NH, and are also available from Belinda Tarrant in Room 323 NH.

10. Is there a current printed copy of the CSE classes being offered for the next semester?
Check the bulletin board on the wall across from the elevators on the third floor of Nedderman Hall.

11. When is the Schedule of Classes available for the next semester?
The Schedules are usually available:

12. Do I have to get permission in advance to take a course at another institution, after I have started taking classes at UTA?
Yes. To do so, fill out the form titled "Approval to Complete A Course at Another School Following Enrollment at UTA" for approval by an advisor. Click here to download a copy of the form. Copies are also available at 340 and 343 NH.

13. How can I find out what textbook will be required for a course?
Check the UTA bookstore website

14. What is a "degree plan"?
A "degree plan" is a form which lists the courses a student has taken and/or has yet to take, to graduate. It is usually processed after the student has been moved into the Upper Division. Some agencies, such as the Veteran's Administration, require the student to give them a listing of all of the courses the student is required to take. This requirement is usually fulfilled by furnishing the agency with a copy of the "Degree Plan" sheet, which must be completed in advance by a CSE advisor. The prerequisite listings are available at 340 NH, and there is a separate listing for each of the catalog years 1999-2001 and 2001-2003.

15. How do I move up into the "Professional Division"?
After all "Lower Division" courses have been passed with a grade of 'C' or better (including CHEM 1301 (if required) and ENGL 1301, 1302), then fill out an "Undergraduate Advising Request Form" (the "gray form") and check the line

and write in the second blank the catalog you wish to graduate under (e.g., 1997-1999, 1999-2001, 2001-2003, etc.) . Give the form to Belinda Tarrant in Room 300 NH, for processing.

16. How can I change my major to PCSE from another major?
Fill out an "Undergraduate Advising Request Form" (the "gray form") checking the line which says

and writing in your current major, and then give the form to Belinda Tarrant in 343 NH for processing.

NOTE: similar procedures apply for PCS and PSE.

17. What will fulfill the "foreign language" requirement?
It can be fulfilled in one of two ways:

• 2 or more years (of the same language) in high school, with a passing grade in each year. In this case, bring a copy of your high school transcript to Dr. Linda Barasch (340 NH) for official waiving of the foreign language requirement.
• 2 or more semesters (of the same language) in college, with a passing grade in each semester.

(NOTE: this requirement is waived if your native language is not English--but be sure to coordinate this with Dr. Barasch)

18. What does 'R' mean for the day that a class is being offered?
The new coding scheme used at UTA reduces the representation of each day of the week to one single character:

19. Can I retake a Lower Division class in which I made a grade of 'C' or better?
No. See the current undergraduate catalog for more information.

20. Can I retake an Upper Division class in which I made a grade of 'D'?
Yes. See the current undergraduate catalog for more information.

21. How many hours can I take if I am on academic probation (GPA < 2.0)?
14. See the current undergraduate catalog for more information.

22. Can I replace the grade in a course in which I made a grade of 'C' or better?
No. See the current undergraduate catalog for more information.

23. Can I take a graduate course as one of my technical electives?
Yes, but only one per semester. To enroll in such a course, the student must actually register for CSE 4391 ("Individual Project"), and secure the permission of the instructor of the graduate course (including the instructor's signature on the form required for enrolling in CSE 4391). To obtain the form, contact Miss Belinda Tarrant or your advisor.