Academic Advising for College of Human Sciences & Humanities

All undergraduate students are assigned an academic advisor when they are admitted to their program of study. To schedule an appointment, download the Navigate mobile app.

If you are an incoming undergraduate transfer student entering your first semester at UHCL with 30 or more hours, you will first connect with the Transfer Advising Office.

As a new transfer student, you will be required to complete the transfer advising process prior to registering for classes. Visit the Admitted Transfer Student page for more information.

If you have questions about your experience as an international student at UHCL, you should connect with International Advising. The International Advisors within the Office of International Admissions & Student Services can assist you with questions about full-time enrollment requirements, restrictions on working in the U.S., traveling around the U.S. and other rules and responsibilities connected to your immigration status.

For questions related to your chosen undergraduate major, you should connect with your assigned academic advisor. All undergraduate students should download the Navigate mobile app to schedule an advising appointment.

If you are a graduate student then you should connect with the college advising center to determine your advising options.

Students can meet with their assigned academic advisor by appointment through the following methods: 

• In-person 
• Virtual (Zoom) 
• Phone 

To make an appointment, download the Navigate app, visit the HSH front desk, email hshadvising@uhcl.edu, or call 281-283-3333. 
Please note that appointments must be scheduled at least 24 hours in advance. To schedule an appointment through Navigate, follow these steps after logging in: 

1. Click on "Appointments"
2. Select "Schedule an Appointment"
3. Select "Advising"
4. Select your primary reason for the appointment
5. Select how you prefer to connect with your advisor (Virtually, In-Person, Phone)
6. Add a comment to specify what you need assistance with

Additionally, we also have  DROP-IN ADVISING hours every Wednesday from 2:30-4:30 pm. Students can come by, check in at the front desk, and be seen without an appointment.  

To be better prepared for your appointment: 

• Review your academic progress using your Advisement Report in E-Services.
• Prepare a list of questions or concerns for your advisor.
• Gather relevant materials, such as transcripts, faculty emails, etc.
• Review the Academic Calendar and familiarize yourself with important deadlines.
• Always include your UHCL student ID number in any communication with your advisor.
• Take time to reflect on your strengths, areas of growth, and aspirations, so you can actively engage in discussion and seek guidance on achieving your goals during the advising session. 

To schedule a meeting with your faculty advisor, please contact them by email, phone, or in person during their office hours. 

Additional Information for HSH Graduate Students:
Students pursuing a graduate degree in the College of Human Sciences and Humanities meet with assigned faculty advisors to receive academic advising. The program faculty advisors work closely with graduate students to align coursework and career goals while connecting students to important resources and experiential opportunities. Faculty advisors always work closely with graduate students in deciding which master's capstone experience is best as the culminating experience of their degree. Faculty advisors should be contacted directly for appointments. The HSH Office of Academic Advising does not make appointments for faculty. The Office of Academic Advising is available to graduate students to assist you with various administrative processes of the university and your graduate program.

We are excited that you are here! We want to ensure we are able to have a productive first appointment - Better Together! 

Before our appointment, please be sure to complete the following items. Addressing these as soon as possible will ensure you have no barriers to registration. 

• Bacterial Meningitis Immunizations - If you are under age 22, you must provide proof of vaccination or exemption. A hold will be placed on your student account, preventing you from signing up for classes until valid proof or exemption of vaccination is provided to the UHCL Office of the Registrar (Academic Records).  
• Texas Success Initiative (TSI) - Newly admitted students must show they are college-ready in reading, writing, and math or take the TSI Assessment before enrolling in college-level courses. This step must be completed before registering for classes.  
  • There are many ways to show you are college ready" 
    • Take the TSI test here at UHCL or submit your scores if you have already taken it elsewhere. You can send your official TSI Scores using the Accuplacer Student Portal link here: ACCUPLACER Student Portal -  The College Board
    • If you are an early college or dual credit student, submit your college transcript directly to the Office of Admissions before our appointment. Bring an unofficial copy with you when we meet. 
    • If you took an AP test and received credit, log in to College Board and send your scores directly to the Office of Admissions.