PRESIDENT'S LIST
An undergraduate student in good standing earning 12 or more hours in a semester with a GPA of 4.00 is distinguished by being identified on the president's list.
DEAN'S LIST
An undergraduate student in good standing earning 12 or more hours in a semester with a GPA of 3.50-3.99 is distinguished by being identified on the dean's list.
SCHOLAR
An undergraduate student in good standing earning 12 or more hours in a semester with a GPA of 3.00-3.49 will be designated as a scholar.
The University faculty recognizes and honors students who have attained academic excellence at a spring convocation each year. At the Honors Convocation, students who have been inducted into the honor societies, named to the dean's list in each college, and attained excellence in academic programs are recognized. Changes to standing can be reviewed up to two weeks after grades are posted to a student's transcript.
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Appeals related to course grades must be filed within 30 days of the end of the semester/term in which the grade was earned. Students wishing to file an appeal must follow the Academic Appeals policy. (UAH Policy #: 02.01.12; Policy Title: Academic Appeals)
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Requests for academic bankruptcy are considered by the Admissions and Scholastic Affairs Committee prior to the start of each term. The deadlines to submit a request for academic bankruptcy to the Registrar's Office (SSB 120) are July 1 for Fall, November 15 for Spring, and April 1 for Summer. Requests received after the deadline may not be considered until the following semester. Students should complete the Request for Academic Bankruptcy form and meet with the appropriate academic advisor before submitting it to the Registrar's Office.
GRADUATE STUDENTS
Graduate students are not eligible for academic bankruptcy.
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To be considered for ACM, students must first apply and be admitted to UAH in their degree program of choice. Applicants should then contact their home state's ACM contact to initiate the ACM application process. Additional information and a listing of contacts by state may be obtained from the Southern Regional Education Board's website. Under the heading \"Programs and Services,\" select Academic Common Market.
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Undergraduate students at the University of Alabama in Huntsville have the following academic responsibilities:
GRADUATE STUDENTS
Graduate students at The University of Alabama in Huntsville have the following academic responsibilities:
UNDERGRADUATE STUDENTS
ACADEMIC WARNING, PROBATION, AND DISMISSAL/SUSPENSION
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 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. 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 considered suspended and 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.
CONDITIONAL/PROBATIONAL TO REGULAR STATUS
Students admitted conditionally or on probation will be evaluated for regular student status after completion of at least 15 semester hours at UAH. If the student at that time has earned a 2.00 on all UAH coursework, the Conditional/Probational classification will be changed to regular student status. The deadlines to submit a petition for readmission to the Registrar's Office (SSB 120) are July 1 for Fall, November 15 for Spring, and April 1 for Summer readmission.
GRADUATE STUDENTS
ACADEMIC PROBATIONARY STATUS
Any time a student’s overall graduate GPA drops below a 3.000, the student will be placed on Academic Probationary Status (APS). A student on APS may not schedule a doctoral defense. A student can remove APS by raising their overall graduate GPA to a 3.000 or greater within the 12 hours attempted immediately following the semester in which they are placed on APS. These 12 hours (which do not include withdrawals and/or incompletes) must be attempted within the next three consecutive Fall and Spring semesters, or within one year if courses are also attempted during Summer. This timeline can be extended only by having an appeal approved by the Graduate Dean.
Conditional admission is a form of APS. Conditionally admitted students must make an overall grade average of B (3.000) or better for the first 12 hours of attempted coursework. Students who fall below a 3.000 prior to the completion of the first 12 hours will have three consecutive semesters immediately following the semester in which they fall below 3.000 to finish the hours and resolve the GPA.
ACADEMIC DISMISSAL AND APPEAL
Failure to remove APS as described above shall result in dismissal from the Graduate School. A student may also be dismissed for the following academic reasons:
Students who have been academically dismissed may, with the support of their advisor and department chair or program director, file an appeal with the graduate dean to be allowed to continue in the graduate program. The student must submit a written, signed appeal indicating the reason for their poor academic performance along with a plan for raising the overall graduate GPA to at least a 3.000 within a specified timeframe and/or how the student intends to meet progression requirements to complete the degree. The graduate dean may stipulate additional or different conditions to the plan. The appeal must be submitted by the following deadlines for readmission: July 1 for Fall, November 15 for Spring, and April 1 for Summer.
If the appeal is approved, the student shall be readmitted on APS, with the probation duration documented as one of the readmission conditions. These conditions shall be documented in a readmission letter signed by the student’s advisor, the student’s major department chair or program director, and the graduate dean. The student shall indicate acceptance of these conditions by signing the readmission letter. Students who are readmitted after dismissal are expected to follow the readmission conditions as written until all conditions have been met. A student failing to comply with readmission conditions as defined in the readmission letter will be academically dismissed.
A student may also be dismissed for reasons related to student misconduct, as per the UAH Code of Student Conduct and the Academic Misconduct Policy. Information about student misconduct is available on the UAH Code of Student Conduct webpage and in the UAH Academic Misconduct Policy.
Graduate students who have been dismissed must sit out for a minimum of two years from the date of the final dismissal notification before they can re-apply to any UAH graduate program.
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A student may request an appeal only if they have officially been denied undergraduate admission to the University. After an official denial has been issued, the student may contact the Office of Admissions at admissions@uah.edu to initiate the appeal process. Applicants will be asked to complete a form that includes the following information and materials:
Appeals are reviewed within 2-4 weeks of submission. Applicants are responsible for ensuring their appeals are submitted in a timely manner to ensure adherence with UAH registration deadlines.
All appeal decisions are final. Applicants whose appeals are denied may reapply for a future term if their circumstances and/or academic history change.
Graduate Admissions
There is no formal appeals process for graduate program admissions decisions. While the Office of Admissions assists graduate applicants with their application process, the graduate programs are responsible for rendering decisions. Applicants are encouraged to contact their graduate program's coordinator with questions regarding their application decision.
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To find contact information for the program coordinator for your academic program of interest, please visit the Graduate Programs webpage. General admissions application questions can be emailed to admissions@uah.edu. Further information about graduate admission requirements and the application process is available on the Graduate Admissions webpage. **
Unconditional Admission
To qualify for unconditional admission to the UAH Graduate School, applicants must hold a bachelor's degree, or equivalent, from an approved institution and have a minimum grade-point average of a 3.000 on their undergraduate record. Individual academic programs may have higher GPA requirements for unconditional admission. Although there is no university-level admission test score requirement (e.g., GRE, GMAT or MAT), individual academic programs may require a minimum admissions test score for unconditional admission. View more information about individual program test score requirements on the Graduate Admissions Test Score Requirements webpage.
Meeting the above unconditional admission requirements does not automatically ensure a student's acceptance to an academic program. Applicants who require foreign transcript evaluations as part of their admission decision may be required to submit evidence of English-language proficiency, regardless of residency status. Applicants should consult their academic program for specific additional admission requirements. Departments may require applicants to fulfill specific coursework or pre-requisite requirements for full acceptance into the academic program. International applicants should also visit the International Student Admissions catalog page to review additional requirements.
Conditional Admission
The Graduate School may conditionally admit domestic applicants who do not satisfy all of the requirements for unconditional admission, but who do show reasonable potential for doing graduate work. Conditional admission requires the approval of the chair of the department in which the applicant plans to pursue an advanced degree. International students do not qualify for conditional admission per the current immigration standards set by USCIS.
Conditionally admitted students must make an overall grade average of B (3.000) or better for the first 12 hours of attempted coursework. Students who fall below a 3.000 prior to the completion of the first 12 hours will have three consecutive semesters immediately following the semester in which they fall below 3.000 to finish the hours and resolve the GPA. Students must also complete any other conditions for coursework or other pre-requisites as requested by the department. The student will then assume the status of an unconditionally admitted student. Otherwise, the student is dismissed from the Graduate School. Under exceptional cases, a student may be readmitted upon a justified recommendation of the faculty in the student's major department and approval of the Graduate Dean.
Provisional Admission
A student (other than an individual with non-immigrant visa status) whose application to the Graduate School is not complete or is pending approval may, with a departmental recommendation, be admitted to UAH on a provisional basis. Students admitted in this category may register for graduate-level courses for one semester with approval from the department(s), provided that all prerequisites for those courses have been met. Students may be admitted provisionally for one semester only. Within that period, they must complete their application materials in time to be considered for regular admission prior to the start of the next semester, usually by the 10th week of the semester. Students who do not complete the application process within the allowed period, or are subsequently not admitted to the graduate program, will not be allowed to take additional graduate classes as a degree-seeking student.
Once a student gains regular admission to the Graduate School, all policies regarding conditional or unconditional admission become effective in the provisionally admitted semester. Graduate credit for courses at the 500-level or above taken as a provisional student may, with the approval of the degree department, be applied toward a graduate degree program only if the grades earned in such courses were B or higher.
**Graduate Admissions reserves the right to request additional materials as needed up to the application decision being rendered.
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2. Transcripts: Send your official transcripts to UAH Graduate Admissions through an electronic delivery service. UAH Graduate Admissions accepts official transcripts from Parchment and Student Clearinghouse. If your school does not have access to these services, request that your official hard-copy transcripts be sent to:
UAH Graduate Admissions
301 Sparkman Drive
SSB Suite 218
Huntsville, AL 35899
3. Entrance Exam (GMAT/GRE) and Exam Waiver Criteria:
GMAT (preferred) Minimum score: 500
GRE (accepted) Minimum score: 300 verbal and quantitative and a 3.0 on analytical writing
Institutional code: 1854
4. Supplemental Documentation: Submit your resume within your Charger Status account.
GRADUATE ASSISTANTSHIPS
A limited number of graduate assistantships are available to select full-time students on a competitive basis. Graduate assistantships are awarded at either a 10 or 20 hour per week service to the College, carry a stipend, and cover up to 6 semester hours of tuition paid for a part-time assistantship or 9-12 semester hours of tuition paid for a full-time-assistantship each Fall and Spring semester. The assistantship application is available on the Graduate School Forms webpage. Graduate Teaching Assistantships (GTA) are awarded to students who assist with the College’s undergraduate teaching mission as tutors, graders, and coordinators of program activities. Graduate Research Assistantships (GRA) are made available through externally funded grants or contracts. GRAs do research under the supervision of a faculty member or center director. Because GRAs assist with specific research activities, the ability of applicants to assist with these specific activities is considered when awarding assistantships.
DEGREE REQUIREMENTS
The following academic requirements are those of the Graduate School and the College of Business: 1. Overall grade point average must be B (3.000) or better on all graduate credit hours at UAH. In addition, the grade point average must be B (3.000) or better on courses taken in the current graduate degree program; 2. No grade lower than a C- may be counted toward a graduate degree; 3. At least 30 percent of the hours required for a graduate degree must be completed in courses numbered 600 or above; 4. A grade of B- or better is required in the specified capstone course of the graduate degree.
EXPECTATIONS ABOUT DEGREE PROGRESS
Course Load: The typical semester course load for a full-time graduate student is 9 to 12 semester hours. The typical semester course load for a student employed full-time is 3 to 6 semester hours.
Time Limit: The degree must be earned within 10 years or by the end of the 30th semester. There are three semesters a year: fall, spring, and summer. The time clock starts when the first course is taken (including transfer credit).
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International students are defined as any applicant who is not a U.S. Citizen or Permanent Resident. International applicants must meet all established requirements for admission from secondary schools or from other colleges and universities. International applicants should apply for admission at least six months in advance of the desired attendance date in order to facilitate timely admission and enrollment. Applicants who require foreign transcript evaluations as part of their admission decision may be required to submit evidence of English language proficiency regardless of residency status. An undergraduate international applicant must submit the following:
1. Completed undergraduate international application form.
2. Non-refundable application fee of $50 USD.
3. Official copies of secondary school and college or university transcripts, including English translations, forwarded to The University of Alabama in Huntsville directly from the institution(s) attended or the approved accrediting agency. Personal copies are not accepted.
4. Certificate of Foreign Credit Evaluation for all high school or college coursework done outside of the U.S. must be performed by an approved service. The evaluation should contain a document-by-document (high school) and course-by-course (college) description and a grade point average from each institution attended. Applicants have the responsibility to contact the evaluation agency directly and have the evaluation agency send the official evaluation report to UAH - copies will not be accepted by UAH. Acceptable evaluation services are: Educational Credential Evaluators (ECE), International Education Evaluations (IEE), SpanTran, World Education Services, Inc.
5. Official American College Test (ACT) scores or SAT scores should be sent directly to UAH from the testing service. Please note ACT/SAT scores are not required for international undergraduate applicants.
6. Proof of English language proficiency. Please refer to the section below on English language proficiency requirements for international students.
7. Students who will attend UAH in F or J student status are required to submit a certified affidavit of financial support and financial statements/bank records as evidence of sufficient finances to cover university and personal expenses while attending UAH.
TRANSFERRING FROM ANOTHER U.S. INSTITUTION
Individuals in the U.S. in F or J status who intend to transfer to UAH from a U.S. high school or college will receive, upon admission, a transfer clearance form that must be completed by the previous institution's designated official (international student advisor) and sent to the UAH Office of Admissions in order to be eligible for enrollment. It is also the responsibility of the admitted F or J student to communicate with the previous school's international student advisor to ensure that the SEVIS I-20 or DS-2019 record is transferred from the previous school to UAH prior to the start of the semester of enrollment.
ENGLISH LANGUAGE PROFICIENCY SCORES FOR UNDERGRADUATE ADMISSION
Applicants who meet one or more of the following criteria are not required to provide English language proficiency scores:
UAH only accepts English language proficiency test scores that were taken within two years of when the UAH application was submitted. UAH does not accept My Best Scores from TOEFL. You will need to submit individual test date score reports with your application.
UAH reserves the right to verify and double-check the applicant’s English proficiency when deemed necessary.
College and/or departments may require a higher minimum language score for admission. Language proficiency is only one factor in admission decisions. To confirm the full admission requirements for specific degree programs, please refer to the application for your particular degree.
NOTE THAT OFFICIAL TEST SCORES SHOULD BE SENT DIRECTLY TO UAH FROM THE TESTING SERVICE.
iBT TOEFL= internet-Based Test of English as a Foreign Language; IELTS = International English Language Testing System
HEALTH AND IMMUNIZATION POLICIES STUDENT HEALTH INSURANCE
International students are required to purchase the UAH student health insurance and will be assessed the insurance premium each semester upon enrollment in classes. IMMUNIZATIONS Students must meet immunization requirements set by the UAH Student Health Center. More information can be found at http://www.uah.edu/admissions/undergraduate/apply-for-admission/international
INTERNATIONAL GRADUATE STUDENTS
International students are defined as any applicant who is not a U.S. Citizen or Permanent Resident. International applicants must meet all established requirements for admission from secondary schools or from other colleges and universities. International applicants should apply for admission at least six months in advance of the desired attendance date in order to facilitate timely admission and enrollment. Applicants who require foreign transcript evaluations as part of their admission decision may be required to submit evidence of English language proficiency regardless of residency status.
LANGUAGE PROFICIENCY FOR ADMISSION
All international applicants must demonstrate the English language proficiency necessary to succeed in degree programs at UAH as indicated by completing at least one of the following standardized English proficiency exams with the respective minimum score listed below.
TOEFL iBT: 79 (no sub-score below 19) OR NEW scoring scale: 4 (no section score below 3.5)
UAH TOEFL School Code: 1854 IELTS: 6.0 (no sub-score below 6.0)
Duolingo: 110 (no sub-score below 105)
Pearson Test of English Academic (PTE Academic/PTE Express): 59 TOEIC: 670 (listening/reading)
Applicants who meet one or more of the following criteria are not required to provide English language proficiency scores:
INTERNATIONAL GRADUATE TEACHING ASSISTANTS
To be considered for positions as teaching assistants or graduate assistants, international students must demonstrate at least one of the following minimum standardized English language proficiency test scores: TOEFL iBT: no sub-score below 22 IELTS: no sub-score below 6.5
SUPPLEMENTAL APPLICATION DOCUMENTS
Documents required for an application will vary depending on the program selected and will be identified within the application portal. Unofficial transcripts may be considered during the admission process, but official transcripts must be received before a student can register for classes. International students will need to submit proof of financial support before immigration form I-20 can be issued. Please review the catalog admissions page for additional information regarding required documents. Priority admittance will be given to international students who have applied and submitted all required documents by: Spring: October 1 Summer: February 1 Fall: May 1
TRANSCRIPT EVALUATION
Students will be required to submit a transcript evaluation from an approved evaluator prior to application review if their transcript is not both in English and on a 4.0 GPA scale. Graduate students who intend to include transfer credits from a college of university in a foreign country on their UAH program of study will be required to provide a course-by-course evaluation of their transcripts. Students must request this evaluation no later than one year from the semester in which they are admitted to the program. The credential evaluation agency must send the official evaluation directly to the UAH Office of Graduate Admissions. UAH only recognizes the following evaluation agencies: Educational Credential Evaluators (ECE), International Education Evaluations (IEE), SpanTran, and World Education Services (WES).
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Visit the Joint Undergraduate Master’s Program webpage to view a current listing of all JUMP-eligible programs.
BENEFITS FOR THE STUDENT
JUMP DEFINITIONS
JUMP Pathway: An approved combination of undergraduate and graduate degree programs.
JUMP Course: A course taken after admission to a JUMP pathway that counts towards both the undergraduate and graduate degrees in the pathway.
JUMP Launch Advisor: The person who certifies that a JUMP course counts toward the undergraduate degree in the JUMP pathway.
JUMP Landing Advisor: The person who certifies that a JUMP course counts toward the graduate degree in the JUMP pathway.
ADMISSION TO JUMP
UAH undergraduates qualify for JUMP once they have earned 75 or more undergraduate hours. Typically, this means that a student applies to the JUMP program in the semester in which they earn their 75th undergraduate hour.
Successful JUMP applicants must meet the GPA requirements in a defined JUMP Pathway.
Students should contact the JUMP Launch Advisor of their academic program for more information about admission requirements and how to submit the JUMP application. View more information on the Joint Undergraduate Master’s Program webpage.
SUMMARY OF JUMP REQUIREMENTS
A Non-Degree seeking student is one who desires to enroll at UAH outside of a degree program. Any adult who has completed high school or completed the GED with a minimum score of 170 at least two calendar years prior to the application term may apply for admission as a non-degree student. Credits earned or courses audited as a non-degree student are recorded on the student's permanent record. As appropriate, credit courses will be applied toward a regular undergraduate degree program when the individual qualifies for admission as a regular student. A student enrolled as a non-degree student must satisfy course prerequisites for each course taken and may be required to submit official transcripts from any prior collegiate institutions attended to show satisfactory completion of prerequisites. International students attending UAH on a F-1 student visa are not eligible for non-degree status. A student whose first language is other than English must demonstrate English language proficiency. See the section on English language requirements for nonnative speakers.
Non-Degree seeking students who have attended another college or university must submit an official transcript from the last school attended sent to the Office of Admissions and a non-refundable $40 application fee. The student must be in good academic standing at the last institution attended. Applicants who have not attended another college or university must submit an official high school transcript, including graduation date, or an official GED test report to the Office of Admissions. Once admitted as a non-degree student, the student may only register for a maximum of 12 semester hours per term. Only 12 semester hours earned as a Non-Degree seeking student can be used toward an undergraduate degree at UAH. Please note that admission as a Non-Degree seeking student does not imply admission to an undergraduate or graduate degree program. Non-Degree-seeking students are generally considered casual course takers and as such have the lowest priority in class registration. Enrollment in courses will be on a space-available basis, and degree-seeking students shall have priority should there be a wait-list. If a course has prerequisites that the student has not met, permission must be granted by the instructor before enrollment in the course. A student enrolled in this category is subject to the same periodic review of their record as a regular student and is subject to the University's regulations regarding scholastic probation, dismissal, and reinstatement. (See Academic Policies and Procedures) Non-Degree students cannot become candidates for a degree, be eligible for honors or hold officer positions in student organizations unless and until they reapply and are admitted as regular degree-seeking students. At such time, the student shall submit official transcripts from all institutions previously attended and meet regular admission standards. Non-Degree students generally are not eligible for financial aid. It is recommended that applicants contact the Office of Financial Aid at 256.824.6650 for more information and to verify eligibility.
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Readmit applicants are required to submit a new application for admission to be reviewed by the Office of Admissions. If a student attended another college or university since leaving UAH, an official transcript from that institution will be required to complete the application. Readmits must hold a cumulative 2.0 GPA in coursework completed since attending UAH. Readmit applicants must also be in good standing at all previously attended colleges and universities. Readmit applicants who were academically suspended from UAH must complete the Petition for Readmission After Academic Dismissal through the Office of the Registrar before an admissions decision can be rendered.
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Students that have completed a bachelor's degree and are seeking to take additional undergraduate courses outside of a degree program should apply as a Non-Degree student.
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Transfer Applicants
Applicants with at least 24 hours of transferable credit after high school may apply to UAH as a Transfer student. Transfer applicants must submit official transcripts from all colleges previously attended with a cumulative 2.0 GPA to be considered for admission. Transfer admissions decisions will be based on a full evaluation of transcripts from all regionally accredited colleges and universities attended. Applicants must be in good standing at their previous institutions to be considered for admission.
Transfer Freshmen Applicants
Applicants with fewer than 24 hours of transferable credit after high school may apply to UAH as a Transfer Freshman student. Transfer Freshmen applicants must submit official transcripts from all colleges previously attended with a cumulative 2.0 GPA to be considered for admission. They must also submit official high school transcripts with a cumulative 3.0 high school GPA to be considered for admission. Students that have completed a high school equivalency program must submit an official GED transcript with a 170 or higher on each section. ACT and/or SAT scores are not considered for Transfer Freshmen admissions decisions. Transfer Freshmen admissions decisions will be based on a full evaluation of transcripts from their high school and all regionally accredited colleges and universities attended. Applicants must be in good standing at their previous institutions to be considered for admission.
General Information for Transfer Students
Applicants that are not from countries where English is the first language must demonstrate proficiency in the English language. Applicants whose first language is other than English should refer to the section on English language requirements for non-native speakers. Students who have already completed a bachelor's degree and wish to earn a Second Bachelor's degree at UAH must meet regular transfer admission requirements. A student who is currently on suspension or dismissal from another college or university is not eligible for admission until their suspension period has ended or until they are otherwise eligible to return to the prior institution. Admission to the upper-division of the College of Nursing is an action independent from admission to the University.
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The application for admission and a nonrefundable $40 fee payable to UAH should be submitted as soon as possible after the beginning of the senior year. The $40 application fee must be in US currency, drawn from a US bank. This fee may also be paid via MasterCard, Visa, or American Express while applying online.
Admission to UAH requires graduation from regionally accredited high schools or completion of the General Education Diploma (GED), certain high school academic units, a cumulative high school grade point average in those academic units, and test scores outlined below.
An official high school transcript (sent by the high school directly to the Office of Admissions) reflecting work completed from the beginning of the 9th grade through the 12th grade is required.
Students who have registered for coursework at community colleges, four-year colleges, or universities through dual enrollment or non-degree student status must submit official transcripts from each post-secondary institution attended. Transcripts are considered official when they are sent from a college or university directly to the Office of Admissions and contain an official seal and signature. Transcripts bearing the statement, "Issued to Student," or transcripts faxed or submitted by applicants are not considered official.
ACT and SAT test scores are optional for students applying as a New First Time student. New First Time applicants who choose to apply without their ACT or SAT scores are encouraged to have at least a 3.5 weighted high school GPA to be competitive for admission.
The Office of Admissions suggests that applicants should earn four units of English; three units of mathematics, (suggested courses include Algebra I, Algebra II, and Geometry. Trigonometry is also highly suggested by the College of Engineering and recommended by all other colleges); three units of natural science; four units of social studies/social sciences (includes history, civics, political science, economics, sociology, psychology, and geography), and four units of electives that may include courses such as foreign language, computer programming, religion, philosophy as well as higher-level science and math courses. These are suggested courses and questions concerning this information should be directed to the Office of Admissions.
Applicants must demonstrate proficiency in the English language. Applicants whose first language is other than English should refer to the section on English language requirements for non-native speakers.
Each applicant is evaluated based on individual merit and demonstrated success in a rigorous academic environment. High school coursework, grade point average, and ACT/SAT scores are weighed heavily; however, these criteria do not constitute the entire foundation for an admission decision. An applicant with a grade point average of 3.0 and a composite score of 21 on the ACT or equivalent SAT, for example, is considered a strong candidate for admission.
UAH will not require new freshman students to submit an ACT or SAT score when applying for admission for the 2025-2026 academic year. On the admissions application, students will have the option to select if they wish to have test scores considered for admission and scholarship purposes. Students who feel their ACT or SAT test scores accurately reflect their quality of work in high school are encouraged to submit test scores and not apply test-optional. Learn more about the Test-Optional policy at uah.edu/test-optional.
Homeschooled high school students are reviewed for admission and scholarships at UAH following the same criteria used for students attending public and private high schools. Admissions decisions will be based on grades and test scores earned within the student’s first four years of high school enrollment.
To be considered for admission homeschooled students completing an accredited homeschool program must submit an official transcript that includes the student’s academic record beginning with grade nine and must be signed by an administrator. If necessary, descriptions of each course completed, textbooks used, and the teaching credentials of the homeschool teacher may be requested.
Homeschooled students completing a non-accredited or self-designed homeschool program are required to provide a full academic record beginning with grade nine using the UAH Non-Accredited or Self-Designed Homeschool Transcript Template. More information can be found on the Office of Admissions website.
Persons who have not graduated from high school may be admitted based on a satisfactory score on the GED test. A score of 170 or higher on each section is required for regular admission status. An official ACT or SAT score report may be requested. An official transcript of completed high school courses is also required. UAH is no longer a testing center for the GED program. Anyone seeking additional information or wishing to take the GED examination should visit GED.com.
The Office of Admissions will notify the applicants of the admission decision. Admission to the university is often contingent upon the subsequent receipt of satisfactory and official college, university, or high school transcripts; verification of associate of arts or baccalaureate degrees; and verification of high school graduation. Failure to submit such documents before the end of the second week of class of the initial academic semester may result in the cancellation of admission.
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TOTAL DEGREE REQUIREMENTS - UNDERGRADUATE STUDENTS
TOTAL DEGREE REQUIREMENTS - GRADUATE STUDENTS
Tuition, fees, and all associated charges are to be paid in full by the first official day of the semester. For the first official day of the semester, please check the UAH Academic Calendar. Acceptable forms of payment are:
Payments may be made online through the student account or in person at the Bursar's Office (SSB 123). Students who do not pay their bill in full or have an active payment plan by the first day of the semester are assessed a $50.00 late fee.
Students who have any remaining balance on the last official day of the semester will be dropped from any future semester registration and an AR hold will be placed on the account. The University assumes no responsibility for students who attend classes without official enrollment. For summer sessions, please check dates in the UAH Academic Calendar.
Mail your direct check payments or 529 payments to the following address:
(Do NOT include Scholarship or Third-Party payments)
Dept# 6564
The University of Alabama in Huntsville
PO Box 11407
Birmingham, AL 35246-6564
PAYMENT PLANS
Payment plans are available to students each semester. UAH partners with Flywire Payment Solutions to offer student payment plans. For more information or instructions on setting up an installment plan, please see the UAH website.
BALANCES
Past due balances are a debt owed to the State of Alabama and appropriate action will be taken to collect all balances. Holds will be placed on all student accounts with past-due balances. This hold prevents students from receiving grades and from registering for another semester at UAH. To the extent permitted by the laws of the State of Alabama, any costs to collect a past due account, to include collection agency charges and attorney fees, will be charged back to the student who shall be liable for payment of those charges.
OTHER CHARGES
Please check the UAH website for any other fees and charges.
REFUNDS
Students may drop a class through the Drop/Add period and receive a 100% tuition refund. Please refer to the UAH Academic Calendar for the semester's Drop/Add period. A student desiring to drop one or more classes may do so on the UAH online registration site or by submitting a drop request form to the Registrar's Office, SSB 120. The date of the drop request is the date the written request is received at the Registrar's Office.
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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 completing a Change of College application with 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. The Change of College form is for undergraduate students only. If you wish to add a Dual Degree, please see the Dual Degree Form. If you are changing your major within the same college or adding a minor, please contact your academic advisor.
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The term \"education records\" under FERPA generally includes any record, whether in printed, handwritten, audio, video, or computer media format, maintained by the University and containing information related to a student in their role as a student. Certain records are, however, excluded by FERPA from this broad definition, such as those made by instructional, supervisory, and administrative personnel and kept in their sole possession, those made by campus police, and those made by a physician or other professional medical personnel in connection with treatment of the student.
Under FERPA and University policy, a student has the right of access to their education records and may inspect and review the information contained therein. To exercise this right, the student should present a request to the University office where the record is located, and a response will be made no later than 45 days later. In certain cases, a copy of the record may be provided, with a copying fee, as an alternative to actual inspection. Some records are not within this right of review, such as financial information from the student's parents and confidential letters or statements of recommendation where the student has waived the right of access.
A student who believes their education records contain information that is inaccurate, misleading, or in violation of their privacy rights may bring the matter to the attention of the appropriate records official. If by informal discussion with this official the student does not obtain the corrective action desired, the student will then be entitled to a hearing at which they may challenge the objectionable item. Additional information about hearing procedures will be given to the student at that time. The decision of the hearing official or panel shall be final. If the decision is adverse to the student, they may insert in the education record an explanatory statement about the disputed item.
A student's privacy interest in the education record is further protected by the rule against unauthorized disclosure. Generally, the University may not, without the student's consent, release the education record or personally identifiable information in it to other individuals or entities.
Disclosure in certain circumstances, however, is specifically excepted by FERPA from the foregoing rule. These circumstances include disclosure to certain parties–University personnel who have a legitimate educational interest in the information, officials of institutions where the student is seeking to enroll, parties to which the student is applying for financial aid, the parent of a dependent student, etc.; disclosure to comply with a judicial order or lawfully issued subpoena; or disclosure in connection with a health or safety emergency. Under the first exception, \"University personnel\" includes any UAH employee, and a \"legitimate educational interest\" means that the employee has a need for access to the record to perform appropriate tasks clearly within the area of responsibility of the employee, to perform a task related to the education or discipline of the student, or to provide a benefit or service relating to the student. Personally identifiable information will be transmitted by the University under these exceptions only upon the condition that the recipient not permit any other party to have access to it without the student's consent.
The University may also release what is called \"directory information\" without obtaining the student's consent. Directory information is limited to the following: the student's name, address (local and permanent), telephone number, e-mail address, date and place of birth, enrollment status (full-time or part-time), major field of study, participation in officially recognized activities and sports, dates of attendance, degrees and awards received, the previous educational institution most recently attended, and a photograph of the student. However, a student may prevent the release of even this information, if they wish, by completing a form provided for this purpose in the Registrar's Office.
Any student who believes that the University has violated their rights under FERPA may notify and request assistance from the Provost and Executive Vice President for Academic Affairs. The student may also file a complaint with the Family Policy Compliance Office, U.S. Department of Education, 400 Maryland Avenue, SW, Washington, DC 20202-5920.
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CAREER SERVICES
Student Services Building, Room 222
256.824.6741
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A course forgiveness allows a grade for a course to be excluded from a student's GPA calculation. The grade does remain on the student's transcript, however. Undergraduate students are allowed a total of six forgivenesses. Grades that were previously excluded from the GPA calculation for continuing students through either the course repeat process or the course forgiveness process count towards this total.
The following rules apply:
Undergraduate students should be aware that forgiven courses and their assigned grades will remain on the transcript, and employers or graduate schools may choose to use those grades and recalculate a student's GPA. Forgiven courses may not be looked upon favorably by some employers and by professional or graduate schools.
Students apply for course forgiveness by submitting the appropriate form. Call 256.824.7777 or email registrar@uah.edu if you have any questions.
GRADUATE STUDENTS
A course forgiveness allows a grade for a course to be excluded from a student's GPA calculation. The grade does remain on the student's transcript, however. Graduate students are allowed one course forgiveness. Grades that were previously excluded from the GPA calculation for continuing students through either the course repeat process count towards this total.
The following rules apply:
Students apply for course forgiveness by submitting the appropriate form. Call 256.824.7777 or email registrar@uah.edu if you have any questions.
Students should be aware that course forgiveness, for any reason, may not be viewed favorably by some employers and professional schools.
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|---|---|
001-099 | Refresher (noncredit): Remedial courses or prerequisite courses needed to meet certain conditions of admission that do not apply toward any degree requirement. |
100-199 | Freshman: Introductory lower-division undergraduate courses, usually taken by first-year students that generally do not include prerequisites. |
200-299 | Sophomore: Lower-division undergraduate courses usually taken by second or third-year students where content is built on materials from the first-year level that may include a minimal amount of prerequisite preparation. |
300-399 | Junior (upper-level): Upper-division undergraduate courses usually taken by third- or fourth-year students that are normally courses in the major and often include significant prerequisite preparation. |
400-499 | Senior (upper-level): Advanced upper-division undergraduate courses that require a high degree of disciplinary sophistication or specificity in content; these courses assume considerable prerequisite knowledge and experience and include courses that are cross-listed with graduate courses. |
500-599 | Graduate: Introductory graduate courses, many of which are cross-listed with 400-level courses; open to undergraduate students in an approved UAH accelerated degree program; open to undergraduate students by permission from the Graduate School; open to all graduate students. |
600-699 | Graduate: Intermediate-level graduate courses where content builds on introductory graduate classes; open to graduate students and to undergraduate students in an approved UAH accelerated degree program. |
700-799 | Graduate, Ph.D. level: Advanced graduate courses with significant graduate prerequisite information; open to graduate students |
All students who are beginning college-level coursework in English, Mathematics, World Chemistry, and Languages and Cultures are placed at the level best suited to their academic preparation and background. Initial placements are determined by a combination of factors depending on the subject area.
ENGLISH PLACEMENT
Placement in College Writing is based on your ACT English or SAT Evidence-based Reading & Writing scores, high school GPA, and/or diagnostic essay evaluation. Students admitted with no test scores will be required to take a concurrent lab, EH 101L, with their EH 101 course. Students who wish to appeal their placement for College Writing may do so through the placement exam or placement survey requests. More information about placement appeals is available on the UAH English placement website.
UAH Placement Level | ACT English Score | Redesigned SAT Evidence-based Reading and Writing Score | Course Options for Placement Level |
|---|---|---|---|
0000 | 19 or lower | 26 or higher | EH 101 and EH 102 sequence, with concurrent lab (EH 101L) for the first semester |
0101 | 20 or higher | 300 or higher | EH 101 and EH 102 sequence |
0103 | 26 or higher | 1240 or higher (SAT composite) | EH 103 |
MATH PLACEMENT
ACT scores, AP Calculus exam scores, and/or previous college level mathematics courses (which have been accepted by the Math Department for transfer credit) determine placement in Mathematics. Students who have no means of math placement can take the Mathematics Placement Test. See here [https://www.uah.edu/science/departments/math/ma-undergraduate-programs/placement] for online test registration. This test may be taken twice.
UAH Placement Level | ACT Math Score | Redesigned SAT Math Score | UAH Placement Exam Score | Course Options for Placement Level* |
|---|---|---|---|---|
0000 (Level 0) | 21 or lower | 490 or lower | < 40% | MA 106, 107S, 110S, 112S |
1000 (Level 1) | 22-24 | 500-590 | 40% - 59% | MA 107, 110, 112, 150 |
2000 (Level 2) | 25-27 | 600-630 | 60% - 79% | MA 113, 115, 120, 171S |
3000 (Level 3) | 28 or higher | 640-800 | 80% or higher | MA 171 |
Please note that the equivalent mathematics course is the course that the student must enroll in based on placement.
* Class choice determined by major; please consult with your academic advisor
CHEMISTRY PLACEMENT
ACT Math scores determine placement in Chemistry.
UAH CH Placement Level | UAH Math Placement Level | ACT Math Score | Redesigned SAT Math Score | Course Options for Placement Level |
|---|---|---|---|---|
0000 | 0000 (Level 0) | 19 or lower | 480 or lower | n/a |
0101 | 1000 (Level 1) | 20-24 | 500-590 | CH 101 and CH 105 |
0121 | 2000-3000 (Level 2 or 3) | 25-36 | 600-800 | CH 121 and CH 125 |
WORLD LANGUAGES AND CULTURES PLACEMENT
Students with prior knowledge of French, German, or Spanish may demonstrate competence at an advanced level in five ways:
1. performance on a computer-based placement test,
2. high school coursework,
3. CLEP examination,
4. AP examination, or
5. native language experience. Information about WLC Placement can be found on the UAH WLC Placement Information webpage.
If students have not received initial course placements before enrollment, they should contact the Office of Admissions.
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Some courses offered at UAH require students to complete a prerequisite or prerequisites prior to registering for a course, to register for a prerequisite with concurrency, and to register for a co-requisite course. The definitions for these categories are as follows:
UAH recognizes credit by examination and credit for several types of out-of-class experiences. Credit hours earned by examination and/or out-of-class experiences are not considered UAH institutional coursework and, therefore, may not be applied towards fulfillment of:
There are four alternatives by which a student may gain credit through examination at UAH:
Credit by examination is not granted in the following cases:
ADVANCED PLACEMENT PROGRAM
Several UAH departments award credit to undergraduate 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 the calculation of the grade point average. Official scores may be requested from collegeboard.org. UAH AP code: 1854. Scores presented on transcripts from other institutions cannot be evaluated.
Listed below are UAH courses in which a student may receive AP credit, along with specific AP exam titles and minimum score requirements.
AP EXAM | EXAM SCORE | CREDIT | UAH COURSE |
|---|---|---|---|
Art History | 3 | 3 | ARH 100 ARH 100 and 101 |
Art Studio --Drawing --2-D | 4-5 4-5 | 3 3 | Dept. Review--ARS 160 Dept. Review--ARS 123 |
Biology | 3 4-5 | 4 8 | BYS 119 and 121 BYS 119, 120, 121, and 122 |
Precalculus | 4-5 | 3 | MA 115 |
Calculus AB | 3-5 4 | 4 | MA 171 |
Calculus BC | 3 4-5 | 4 8 | MA 171 MA 171 and 172 |
Chemistry | 3 4 5 | 4 4 8 | CH 101 and 105 CH 121 and 125 CH 121, 123, 125, and 126 |
Computer Science A* | 3-5 4-5 | 3 3 | CS 103 EGR 101 |
Computer Science Principles | 4-5 | 3 | CS 102 |
English Language or Literature Composition | 3 4** 5 | 3 3 6 | EH 101 EH 101 EH 101 and 102 |
Environmental Science | 3-5 | 4 | AES 103 |
European History | 3 4-5 | 3 6 | HY 103 HY 103 and 104 |
Foreign Language | 3 4 5 | 6 9 12 | WLC 101 and 102 WLC 101, 102, and 201 WLC 101, 102, 201, and 202 |
US Government and Politics | 3-5 | 3 | PSC 101 |
Comparative Government & Politics | 3-5 | 3 | PSC 102 |
Human Geography | 3-5 | 3 | AES 110 |
Macroeconomics | 3-5 | 3 | ECN 142 |
Microeconomics | 3-5 | 3 | ECN 143 |
Music Theory | 3-5 | 4 | MU 201 and 203 |
Physics 1 | 3-5 | 4 | PH 101 |
Physics 2 3-5 4 PH 102 | 3-5 | 4 | PH 102 |
Physics C-Mechanics 3-5 4 | 3-5 | 4 | PH 111 and 114 |
Physics C-Electricity & Magnetism | 3-5 | 4 | PH 112 and 115 |
Psychology | 3-5 | 3 | PY 101 |
Research | 5 (with score of 3+ in Seminar) | 6 | EH 101 and 102 |
Seminar | 3-5 | 3 | EH 101 |
Statistics | 3-5 | 3 | MA/ST 281 |
US History | 3 4-5 | 3 6 | HY 221 HY 221 and 222 |
World History | 3 4-5 | 3 6 | HY 103 HY 103 and 104 |
*Student may receive credit for either EGR or CS course--but not for both
**Student who scores 4 on both English Language and Literature exams will receive credit for EH 101 and 102
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Credit by CLEP examination is allowed if the appropriate academic department has approved the CLEP test for use by the University. Credit awarded for CLEP examinations will be recorded on the student's record without grades or quality points and will not, therefore, be included in the calculation of the grade point average. If a student does not pass a CLEP test, no record is placed on their transcript. Examinations may be retaken six months after initial testing.
Students should check with their program of study and their academic advisor to determine which, if any, CLEP examinations they may take to satisfy either free elective or degree requirements.
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| CLEP Exam | Minimum Exam Score | Credit | UAH Course Equivalent |
|---|---|---|---|
| College Composition | 50 65 | 3 6 | EH 101 EH 101 and 102 |
| College Composition Modular | 50 and passing performance on English Department Essay (contact english@uah.edu) 65 and passing performance on English Department Essay (contact english@uah.edu) | 3 6 | EH 101 EH 101 and 102 |
| Chemistry | 48 (recommended student take the Chemistry Placement Test first) | 8 | CH 121, CH 123, CH 125, and CH 126 |
| Calculus | 50 and approval of Mathematical Science Department | 3 | MA 171 |
| French Language: Levels 1 and 2 | 48 50 | 3 6 | WLC 101F WLC 101F and 102F |
| German Language: 1 and 2 | 48 50 | 3 6 | WLC 101G WLC 101G and WLC 102G |
| Spanish Language: Levels 1 and 2 | 48 50 | 3 6 | WLC 101S WLC 101S and WLC 102S |
| Humanities | |||
| History of the United States I: Early Colonization to 1877 | 60 | 3 | HY 221 |
| History of the United States II: 1865 to the Present | 60 | 3 | HY 222 |
| Introductory Sociology | 50 | 3 | SOC 100 |
| American Government | 50 and passing performance on Political Science Department essay (contact cahs@uah.edu) | 3 | PSC 101 |
| Introductory Psychology | 54 | 3 | PY 101 |
| Financial Accounting | 65 | 3 | ACC 211 |
| Principles of Macroeconomics | 50 | 3 | ECN 142 |
| Principles of Microeconomics | 50 | 3 | ECN 143 |
| Biology | 53 | 3 | BYS 109 |
| Natural Sciences | 53 | 3 | BYS 109 |
Departmental examinations for credit in specific courses may be given by a department upon application by the student and with the approval of the Department Chair. Students may apply for such a test if they have taken college-level work in secondary school, in a non-collegiate class or on a tutorial basis, or through private study. Credit, if awarded, will be recorded without grades or quality points and will not, therefore, be included in the calculation of the grade point average. The amount of credit allowable through departmental examinations is determined by the appropriate academic dean and the department chair concerned.
Fees:
Departments offering credit by examination on tests constructed by the department:
Department | Available Courses |
|---|---|
COLLEGE OF ARTS, HUMANITIES, AND SOCIAL SCIENCES | |
Music | |
Philosophy | |
Psychology | |
World Languages and Cultures (only for WLC Major/Minor/Certificate students)* | |
COLLEGE OF ENGINEERING | |
Civil Engineering | |
Electrical and Computer Engineering | |
Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering | |
COLLEGE OF NURSING | |
Nursing | |
COLLEGE OF SCIENCE | |
Computer Science | All CS 100 and 200 level courses |
Engineering Technology |
*If non-WLC Major/Minor/Certificate students are interested in testing out of WLC courses, they should take the CLEP exam.
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The academic unit responsible for the student's program of study will determine the application of credits toward specific degree requirements. If awarded, credits will be recorded without grades or quality points and will not, therefore, be included in the calculation of grade point average.
Listed below are UAH courses in which a student may receive AP credit, along with specific AP exam titles and minimum score requirements.
International Baccalaureate Courses | Higher Level Exam Score | Credit | UAH Course Equivalent |
|---|---|---|---|
Anthropology | 5-7 | 3 | |
Art History | 5-7 | 6 | ARH 100 and ARH 101 |
Art Studio | 5-7 | 6 | Dept. Review-- ARS 123 and ARS 140 ARS 160 and ARS 260 |
Biology | 5-7 | 8 | BYS 119 and BYS 120 |
Chemistry | 5-7 | 8 | CH 121, CH 123, CH 125, and CH 126 |
Computer Science | 5-7 | 3 | |
Economics | 5-6 | 3 | ECN 142 |
7 | 6 | ECN 142 and ECN 143 | |
English | 5-6 | 3 | EH 101 |
7 | 6 | EH 101and EH 102 | |
Geography | 5-7 | 3 | AES 110 |
US History | 5-7 | 6 | HY 221 and HY 222 |
World History | 5-7 | 6 | HY 103 and HY 104 |
Languages: French, German, Spanish** | 5-7 | 12 | WLC 101F, WLC 101G, WLC 101S, WLC 102F, WLC 102G, WLC 102S, WLC 201F, WLC 201G, WLC 201S, WLC 202F, WLC 202G, WLC 202S |
Mathematics** | 5-6 | 4 | MA 171 |
7 | 8 | MA 171 and MA 172 | |
Music | 5-7 | 3 | MU 100 |
Philosophy | 5-7 | 3 | PHL 101 |
Physics | 5-7 | 8 | PH 101 and PH 102 |
Psychology | 5-7 | 6 | PY 101 and PY 102 |
Theater Arts | 5-7 | 3 | TH 122 |
*Student may receive credit for either standard-level or higher-level exams
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THE DOCTOR OF PHILOSOPHY DEGREE
The doctor of philosophy degree is a research-oriented degree awarded upon the demonstration of scholarly competence. The degree program at UAH is based on the successful completion of a program of study (POS) designed by the student and a faculty committee. The program may include mastery of certain research skills (e.g., languages, computer programming, statistics, and others approved by the Graduate Council) and must include an independent research project, the results of which are presented in the form of a dissertation.
DEGREE REQUIREMENTS
The following specific degree requirements are applicable to all Ph.D. degree programs within the University. Additional requirements may be specified by individual colleges and/or departments as shown in this catalog under the appropriate section.
TIME LIMIT
The doctoral degree must be earned within 10 years (or by the end of the 30th consecutive semester, where consecutive semesters are Fall, Spring, and Summer). The time clock starts when the first course is taken (including transfer credits). Transfer credits may be eligible for revalidation. Students who do not schedule a Qualifying Examination within this 10-year period will be dismissed. All doctoral degree requirements must be completed no more than five years (or 15 consecutive semesters) after the student has passed the Qualifying Examination. Failure to meet this time requirement requires the student to take and pass another Qualifying Examination. Students who do not meet these requirements shall be dismissed.
TRANSFER CREDIT
Graduate transfer credit is allowed for bachelor’s entry doctoral programs only, but may be allowed for master’s entry if the doctoral program is part of an approved UA System cooperative, joint, or shared agreement. Up to 12 hours of acceptable graduate credit from UAH or another outside accredited institution in the U.S. may be accepted from an incomplete master’s in the field or from a complete master’s in an unrelated field with the approval of the graduate program director and the Dean of the Graduate School.* Credits must be completed with a grade of B or better. Courses that have been previously applied toward satisfying the requirements of a degree in a related field are not eligible to satisfy minimum course credit requirements. Transfer credit may only apply toward the portion of coursework that will be counted as a master’s degree if a master’s is earned en route to the doctoral degree. Graduate credits may be transferred from a foreign institution only under the terms of an approved partner-supported agreement between UAH and that institution.
*Students who hold an MSN from a 42+ hour specialty program (e.g., Family Nurse Practitioner, Nursing Adult Gerontology Acute Care, Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner) and who have completed credits from an incomplete DNP program will be allowed to transfer up to 12 hours from that incomplete DNP program at the discretion of the DNP graduate program coordinator.
COURSE REQUIREMENTS
Course requirements are structured to accommodate students who apply to each program with either a prior bachelor’s or master’s degree. At least 30 percent of the hours required for a graduate degree must be completed in courses numbered 600 or higher. Coursework shall be defined in the POS and is determined by the appropriate department. The approval of the POS should be accomplished as early as possible, but no later than the completion of 18 graduate credit hours. Once approved, the program may be amended only with the approval of the supervisory committee and Graduate Dean upon submission of a Change to Program of Study form.
Bachelor’s Entry Point
If entering with a bachelor’s degree or with a master’s degree unrelated to the doctoral degree field, a student is required to earn a minimum of 54 credit hours. A master’s degree can also be earned en route to the doctoral degree if the degree program contains a minimum of 66 credit hours.
54-65 Hour Program of Study\t
1.\tCompletion of at least 36 semester hours of coursework prior to candidacy, a minimum of 18 hours of core coursework directly related to the discipline.
2.\tCompletion of at least 18 semester hours of 799 dissertation research in candidacy.
66+ Hour Program of Study
1.\tCompletion of at least 48 semester hours of coursework directly related to the discipline prior to candidacy, 30 of which can be counted toward the master’s degree and a minimum of 18 hours of additional unique coursework.
2.\tCompletion of at least 18 semester hours of 799 dissertation research in candidacy.
Master’s Entry Point
If entering with a previously earned master’s degree related to the doctoral degree field, a student is required to earn a minimum of 36 credit hours.
36+ Hour Program of Study
1.\tCompletion of at least 18 semester hours of coursework prior to candidacy, minimum of 6 hours of core coursework directly related to the discipline
2.\tCompletion of at least 18 semester hours of 799 dissertation research in candidacy.
COURSE VALIDATION
All coursework, including transfer coursework, listed on the student’s program of study that approaches expiration under the requirements of the doctoral degree 10-year time limit may be revalidated at the discretion of the graduate program. Programs shall determine the method by which expired courses may be revalidated. All courses must be valid by the time the Qualifying Exam is administered. A copy of the revalidation results must be submitted to the Graduate School, approved by the Graduate Dean, and verified by the Registrar’s Office during the final degree audit. Revalidation results should include, at a minimum, the method by which the student was revalidated (oral or written exam), the date the revalidation took place, the course number and name, and the committee members or other faculty involved in the revalidation of each course.
ACADEMIC RESIDENCE REQUIREMENT
Residence at UAH as a doctoral student is required for evaluation of the student's investigative abilities, independent thought, and scholastic progress by faculty members other than the major Advisor. Residence may be established through either (1) being enrolled as a full-time student (at least nine graduate semester hours) either for one continuous academic year, or for Spring and Fall semesters in the same calendar year, or (2) being enrolled in at least six hours of graduate coursework in at least three of four consecutive semesters. Colleges and/or departments may have more stringent requirements, and students should refer to the appropriate section of this catalog for details. All research effort presented for residence credit toward the Ph.D. degree must be performed under the direction of a full member of the UAH graduate faculty.
SUPERVISORY COMMITTEE
Upon entry into the program, the graduate program director or department chair meets individually with each student to discuss specific program requirements and to establish personalized education goals. Subsequently, each student is assigned an academic advisor from the program faculty who aids in developing a program of study tailored to their interests and ensures compliance with departmental and university regulations.
A supervisory committee is formed for each student working toward the Ph.D., usually within one year after admission to the Ph.D. program. The Ph.D. supervisory committee, which is composed of at least five members, shall be formed in consultation with the advisor, student, and program director/Department Chair, with approval of the Graduate Dean as part of the POS approval. Committee members shall all have been approved as UAH graduate faculty, with at least half being full members of the graduate faculty and at least half being from the major department/program. The Committee Chair, who oversees the dissertation process, must be a full UAH graduate faculty member. If the Research Advisor, who oversees the research project, is not a full member of the UAH graduate faculty, then there must be a separate Committee Chair. Adjunct faculty and affiliate members may serve as Research Advisors.
Specific tasks of the Supervisory Committee include:
1) Guiding the student in developing a program of study;
2) Administering examinations to enable the Committee to certify the student’s retention of
knowledge and competence in the subject matter shown on the program of study;
3) Approving thesis and dissertation proposals;
4) Providing guidance and advice to the student regarding completion of thesis/dissertation
requirements;
5) Evaluating the satisfactory completion of thesis/dissertation requirements;
6) Certifying the satisfactory completion of thesis/dissertation requirements.
7) Providing guidance and ongoing review on the discipline-appropriate usage of generative Artificial Intelligence (AI) tools with the student.
The success in accomplishing these tasks is determined in part by the student's cooperation with the supervisory committee.
QUALIFYING EXAMINATION
The Qualifying Examination is given under the auspices of the Graduate School and must be administered by the supervisory committee within one year of the date the student completes the formal coursework on the POS. All courses must be valid at the time of administration. The Qualifying Exam must have at least two components: a written element and an oral examination. Certain programs also require a preliminary or comprehensive exam. Students should verify with their respective programs if the completion of a preliminary or comprehensive exam is required prior to eligibility for the Qualifying Exam.
The structure of the Qualifying Exam is specified by the doctoral supervisory committee. If the committee determines that the student is proficient in the subject matter in the POS, the Qualifying Exam may proceed directly to the writing and defense of a proposal of the dissertation research project. Both the dissertation topic and expected approach(es) must be clearly delineated to the committee's satisfaction in order for a pass to be granted. The presentation of the oral dissertation research proposal must be scheduled through the Graduate School at least two weeks before the examination date using the Notification of Examination form. Once both parts of the examination are complete, the combined Qualifying Examination results are reported to the Graduate School using the Report of Examination form within two working days. A pass requires a favorable (no more than one dissenting) vote of the supervisory committee. The Qualifying Exam and presentation of the oral dissertation proposal may be given no more than twice.
DOCTORAL CANDIDACY
A doctoral student must fulfill all formal degree requirements, including the completion of coursework, any prior examinations (if required by the program), and the Qualifying Exam, to be considered a doctoral candidate in the Ph.D. program. Students will demonstrate their readiness to conduct independent research by completing these preliminary requirements. Upon completion, students may register for dissertation (799) credits. Similarly, to be considered a DNP candidate, a DNP student must fulfill all coursework and complete the Project Implementation Review, demonstrating readiness to implement the evidence-based project.
ANNUAL PROGRESS REPORTS
Once a student has reached doctoral candidacy, all doctoral supervisory committees are required to prepare a progress report at least once per academic year, summarizing the progress of the student and the expected actions to be taken during the next year. These reports are to be submitted to the appropriate department/program chair and the Graduate School and become part of the student’s file. Individual colleges and/or departments may place more frequent or stringent requirements on doctoral dissertation and/or master’s thesis committees within that unit. Content examples may include courses completed and credit hours earned; submission date of the program of study; definition of the research topic and research performed; publication of journal papers or conference posters; progression through examination milestones (preliminary, comprehensive, qualifying, final defense); goals for graduation.
CONTINUOUS REGISTRATION REQUIREMENT
All students who have reached candidacy for the doctoral degree they are pursuing must register for a minimum of three semester hours of graduate credit (to include 799 dissertation credit and/or any remaining post-Qualifying Examination coursework) each Fall and Spring semester until all degree requirements are complete. Students need to be registered for at least three hours of 799 in the semester in which they defend their dissertation research. If a student falls out of continuous enrollment or anticipates they cannot continue their enrollment, the student must contact the Graduate School and their graduate program to appeal for an exception.
APPLICATION FOR DEGREE
All candidates for a Ph.D. degree must apply for the degree by submitting the Application for Graduate Degree and associated fee to the Registrar's Office at least three months before the end of the semester in which degree requirements are expected to be completed. Students must be registered in the semester in which they graduate.
DISSERTATION
The dissertation is evidence that the student can independently identify a problem of contemporary significance through familiarity with the current literature in the major field, organize and execute a program of research, recognize and analyze the results, and present them in a cogent, well-written exposition. Furthermore, the dissertation should be written in fluent, acceptable English and must be accessible as required by federal ADA guidelines. Dissertation results are expected to be submitted for refereed scholarly publication. All dissertations must be accessible to the general public.
Students working on a dissertation must register for a minimum of three hours of dissertation credit (799) each semester in which they receive supervision by the committee, including the formal defense of the dissertation, or during which they are engaged in the final copyediting process to complete degree requirements. A completed copy of the dissertation must be submitted to the major department by the deadlines published on the Graduate School website before the end of the semester in which degree requirements are expected to be completed. Dissertations must comply with the regulations set forth in the current Graduate School Thesis, Dissertation, and DNP Project Manual.
FINAL EXAMINATION
Ph.D. candidates must pass a final examination that includes an oral examination of the dissertation in the form of a seminar before the student's supervisory committee. A pass requires a favorable (no more than one dissenting) vote of the supervisory committee. The examination must be given within the semester in which degree requirements are to be completed, according to the dates set by the Graduate School, and the candidate must be in good academic standing (3.000 or better) to schedule a dissertation defense. A written notice of the time and place of examination using the Notification of Examination form must be sent to the Graduate Dean at least two weeks before the examination date. After approval by the Graduate Dean, the department sends a copy of the written notice to the candidate and each member of the supervisory committee. Once set the examination becomes an official Graduate School matter, and the date cannot be changed without prior arrangement among the supervisory committee members and the student, and without the approval of the Graduate Dean. Exceptions to the defense deadline require the Graduate Dean's permission; students should submit a request via email to GradStudent@uah.edu at least two weeks before the published defense deadline for that semester.
The oral presentation is open to the members of the University community. It is immediately followed by a closed meeting in which the candidate is examined by the supervisory committee. The Graduate Dean may appoint an additional member of the graduate faculty to act as an observer for each dissertation defense. The results of the oral examination must be reported to the Graduate Dean using the Report of Examination form within two working days. A student may take the final examination no more than twice.
DISSERTATION PASS/FAIL CONDITIONS
A full pass of the final dissertation defense requires a favorable (no more than one dissenting) vote of the supervisory committee.
Students who receive a conditional pass must complete the conditions set by the supervisory committee to complete the final defense by the deadline stated in the initial Report of Examination form submitted to the Graduate School. If the student does not complete the conditions by the deadline, the student may not qualify to graduate that semester. The student must then register for a minimum of three credit hours of 799 dissertation research the following semester to complete the conditions set by the committee and meet the deadlines of the Graduate School to complete the final copyediting process.
GRADUATE SCHOOL GUIDELINES FOR USE OF ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE (AI)
The Graduate School considers the appropriate use of generative AI to be that which supports the student’s intellectual work and writing process but does not replace it. Acceptable use of generative AI tools includes the following:
Generative AI should not substitute for any critical thinking activity related to the preparation and writing of a thesis, dissertation, graduate capstone or DNP project. The Graduate School considers the following to represent a misuse of generative AI tools unless expressly allowed in the college or department/program AI guidelines:
DISSERTATION SUBMISSION
After the student has passed their dissertation defense and by the published deadline on the Graduate School website, the dissertation signature form (with supervisory committee, Department/Program Chair, College Dean, and student signatures) must be submitted to the Graduate School. After the signature form is received, the student will receive an email with directions for creating an account in ProQuest. The student will upload the final committee-approved dissertation draft to ProQuest by the posted deadline on the Graduate School website, and then the student will work with the UAH copyeditor to finalize the manuscript. All copyedits must be finished by noon on the last day of final exams before the published graduation date, or the student will not graduate in that semester. Dissertations must comply with the regulations set forth in the current Graduate School Thesis, Dissertation, and DNP Project Manual. Upon completion of the copyediting process and the Graduate School’s acceptance of a student's dissertation, the Graduate Dean will sign the dissertation signature form.
All dissertations must be accessible to the general public. In the rare case that a dissertation contains Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI), the student and department should follow the revised CUI submission guidelines on the Graduate School website. Detailed procedures for submission can be found on the Graduate School website. For specific questions, call (256) 824-6055.
LATE SUBMISSION
Students who miss the published deadlines but submit all required documents to the Graduate School by the end of the current semester will not graduate in the current semester; instead, they will fall under the dissertation deadlines of the subsequent semester. These students may qualify for the 0-credit option of 799 during the subsequent semester if the 0-credit-hour option is offered by their departments. Students may only take the 0-credit option once.
The 0-credit option of 799 is intended for extenuating circumstances only, e.g., a medical emergency. Students may be eligible for the 0-credit option if, due to mitigating factors, they miss the thesis/dissertation/DNP project deadlines published on the Graduate School website, but they are able to complete all other degree requirements and submit all required documents to the Graduate School by the last day of the current semester.
There are two steps the student must take:
SUMMARY OF CHECKPOINTS TOWARD COMPLETION OF DEGREE REQUIREMENTS
The following scholastic requirements are those of the Graduate School. Individual colleges and/or departments may list additional requirements.
1. Overall grade point average must be B (3.000) or better on all graduate credit hours at UAH. In addition, the grade point average must be B (3.000) or better on courses taken in the current graduate degree program;
2. No grade of D or F may be counted toward a graduate degree;
3. At least 30 percent of the hours required for a graduate degree must be completed in courses numbered 600 or higher;
4. A majority of the credit hours (including dissertation credits) toward a doctoral degree must have been earned at UAH (or, in the case of joint/shared programs, at the participating institutions);
5. In the case of joint/shared programs, at least 33 percent of all hours earned for a degree must be earned at UAH.
The following checkpoints have been established to assist a student in proceeding from admission to graduation. Timely completion of these checkpoints, in sequence, will help to ensure that a student's degree program is in order.
Program of Study (POS): The supervisory committee and the student should meet to develop a complete POS for the student. The approval of the POS should be accomplished as early as possible, but no later than after 18 credit hours of graduate coursework have been completed. Once approved, changes in the POS must be submitted on a Change to Program of Study form and approved by the Committee Chair, Department/Program Chair, and Graduate Dean. A valid reason must be given for the change.
Notification of Qualifying Examination: Notification of the qualifying examination must be turned in to the Graduate School before the examination date.
Report of Qualifying Examination: Following the examination, the committee shall submit a signed report to the Graduate School.
Application for Graduate Degree: This should be filed at least three months before the end of the semester in which degree requirements are expected to be completed. The application to graduate is available on the Registrar's website.
Notification of Dissertation Defense: Notification of the defense must be submitted to the Graduate School at least two weeks before the examination date. This examination must be taken by the deadlines published on the Graduate School website before the end of the semester in which degree requirements are expected to be completed. The Graduate Dean may appoint an additional member of the graduate faculty to act as an observer for each dissertation defense.
Report of Dissertation Defense: Following the defense, the committee shall submit a signed report to the Graduate School within two days.
Dissertation Signature Form: The dissertation signature form with supervisory committee, Department/Program Chair, College Dean, and student signatures must be submitted to the Graduate School by the deadline posted on the Graduate School website. After the signature form is received, the student will receive an email with directions for creating an account in ProQuest. The student will upload the final committee-approved dissertation draft to ProQuest by the Graduate School deadline, and then the student will work with the UAH copyeditor to finalize the manuscript. All copyedits must be finished by noon on the last day of final examinations before the published graduation date, or the student will not graduate in that semester.
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Students may follow one of two plans for the master's degree, except where modified by individual departments. Students should submit a Program of Study form with the help of an academic advisor before the completion of 18 semester hours of graduate coursework in order to ensure that courses taken will apply to the degree.
TIME LIMIT
The degree must be earned within 10 years or by the end of the 30th semester. There are three semesters a year: Fall, Spring, and Summer. The time clock starts when the first course is taken (including transfer credit).
TRANSFER CREDIT
With permission from the major department, students may transfer up to 12 semester hours of acceptable graduate credit from an incomplete degree program earned at UAH or at an external accredited institution and may count it toward a UAH master's degree. No transferred credit may be more than 10 years old at the time of a student's graduation from UAH. Such credit may be transferred with the approval of the major department if completed with a grade of B or better. Credits that have been previously applied toward satisfying the requirements of a graduate degree at an external institution are not eligible for transfer. Graduate credits may be transferred from a foreign institution only under the terms of an approved partner-supported agreement between UAH and that institution.
In some circumstances, a student may need to take a graduate course at another institution while enrolled in a UAH degree program. The transfer of such credit back to UAH must be approved by the department and by the Graduate Dean prior to the student enrolling at the other institution.
SHARED CREDIT: SECOND MASTER'S DEGREE
A student is permitted to apply no more than six semester hours of credit earned for one UAH master's degree toward an additional UAH master's degree so long as the total number of credit hours is not less than 30 unique hours in each degree. Such permission is granted at the discretion of the directors of both graduate programs as well as the Graduate Dean. A Second Master's degree cannot be awarded in the same semester as the Primary Master's degree unless the two master's degree programs belong to an approved Concurrent program.
THESIS PLAN
Degree requirements under this plan include completion of at least 24 semester credit hours of graduate coursework and at least six thesis credit hours of graduate coursework (699) toward the writing of an acceptable thesis. Students working on a thesis must register for a minimum of three hours of thesis credit (699) each semester in which they receive supervision by the committee, including the formal defense of the thesis, or during which they are engaged in the final copyediting process to complete degree requirements. The thesis should show evidence of the student's capability for research, independent thought, and analysis. Furthermore, the thesis should be written in fluent, acceptable English and must be accessible as required by federal ADA guidelines. The subject must be in the major field. All theses must be accessible to the general public.
A completed copy of the thesis must be submitted to the major department and the thesis defended according to the dates set by the Graduate School, typically at least eight weeks before the end of the semester in which degree requirements are expected to be completed. The specific dates and detailed procedures for submission of theses can be found on the Graduate School website. After the student has passed their thesis defense, a copy of the thesis approved by the committee members, Department/Program Chair, and College Dean must be submitted to the Graduate School for final copyediting and approval by the Graduate Dean. Theses must comply with the regulations set forth in the current Graduate School Thesis Dissertation and DNP Project Manual. Students must be in good academic standing (3.000 or better) to schedule a thesis defense.
In exceptional cases, theses may be written in absentia. Before leaving the University, students must 1) select a thesis subject, 2) submit to the major Department/Program Chair a satisfactory outline of the thesis, and 3) submit satisfactory evidence that adequate facilities are available where research is to be done. The student's Committee Chair, the Department/Program Chair, and the Graduate Dean must then approve such a plan.
SUPERVISORY COMMITTEE
A supervisory committee is formed for each student working toward the master’s degree, usually after approval of a thesis project. The master's supervisory committee, which is composed of at least three members, shall be formed in consultation with the advisor, student, and program director/Department Chair, with approval of the Graduate Dean. Committee members shall all have been approved as UAH graduate faculty, with at least half being full members of the graduate faculty and at least half being from the major department/program. The Committee Chair, who oversees the thesis process, must be a full-time UAH graduate faculty member. If the Research Advisor, who oversees the research project, is not a full member of the UAH graduate faculty, then there must be a separate Committee Chair. Adjunct faculty and affiliate members may serve as Research Advisors.
Specific tasks of the Supervisory Committee include:
1) Guiding the student in developing a program of study;
2) Administering examinations to enable the Committee to certify the student’s retention of knowledge and competence in the subject matter shown on the program of study;
3) Approving thesis and dissertation proposals;
4) Providing guidance and advice to the student regarding completion of thesis/dissertation requirements;
5) Evaluating the satisfactory completion of thesis/dissertation requirements;
6) Certifying the satisfactory completion of thesis/dissertation requirements; and
7) Providing guidance and ongoing review on the discipline-appropriate usage of generative Artificial Intelligence (AI) tools with the student.
The success in accomplishing these tasks is determined in part by the student's cooperation with the supervisory committee.
NON-THESIS PLAN
Degree requirements for the master's degree under this plan include the completion of a minimum of 30 semester hours of graduate coursework. Individual colleges and/or departments may have specific or additional requirements. A thesis is not required; however, a candidate working under this option may be required to participate successfully in a seminar or other courses for acquaintance with research methods and appreciation of the place and function of original investigation in the field. Students must be registered in order to take exams or other capstone requirements. Credit hours in 699 do not count as acceptable coursework toward a non-thesis plan.
COURSE VALIDATION
All coursework, including transfer coursework, listed on the student’s program of study that approaches expiration under the requirements of the doctoral degree 10-year time limit may be revalidated at the discretion of the graduate program. Programs shall determine the method by which expired courses may be revalidated. A copy of the revalidation results must be submitted to the Graduate School, approved by the Graduate Dean, and verified by the Registrar’s Office during the final degree audit. Revalidation results should include, at a minimum, the method by which the student was revalidated (oral or written exam), the date the revalidation took place, the course number and name, and the committee members or other faculty involved in the revalidation of each course.
APPLICATION FOR DEGREE
All candidates for a master's degree must apply for the degree by submitting the Application for Graduate Degree and fee to the Registrar's Office at least three months before the degree is to be conferred. Non-thesis students who have completed all degree requirements are not required to be registered in the semester in which they graduate, provided they are actively enrolled in the degree program. Thesis students must be registered in the semester in which they graduate.
FINAL EXAMINATION
Candidates for a non-thesis master’s degree may be required to take a final comprehensive examination or attain satisfactory performance (B or better) in a capstone course. Capstone courses must be designated as such by the department/program during the course approval process and be approved by the College Dean, the Graduate Council Curriculum Committee, the Graduate Dean, and the Provost. Final examinations for non-thesis candidates may be written, oral, or both.
Thesis option candidates must pass a final examination that includes an oral presentation of the thesis in the form of a seminar before the student's supervisory committee; the oral presentation is open to the members of the University community. Immediately following the oral presentation, the candidate will be examined by the committee in a closed meeting. The examination must be given within the semester in which degree requirements are to be completed, according to the dates set by the Graduate School. The results must be reported to the Graduate Dean within two working days. A written notice of the time and place of examination is sent to the Graduate Dean at least two weeks before the examination date. Exceptions to the defense deadline require the Graduate Dean’s permission; students should submit a request via email to GradStudent@uah.edu at least two weeks before the published defense deadline for that semester.
The Graduate Dean may appoint an additional member of the graduate faculty to act as an observer for each thesis defense. Once set, the examination becomes an official Graduate School matter; the date cannot be changed without prior arrangement among the supervisory committee members and the student, and without approval of the Graduate Dean. After approval by the Graduate Dean, the department must send a copy of the written notice to the candidate and each member of the supervisory committee. A student may take the final examination no more than twice.
THESIS PASS/FAIL CONDITIONS
A full pass of the final thesis defense requires a favorable (no more than one dissenting) vote of the supervisory committee. Students who receive a conditional pass must complete the conditions set by the supervisory committee to complete the final defense by the deadline stated in the initial Report of Defense form submitted to the Graduate School. If the student does not complete the conditions by the deadline, the student may not qualify to graduate that semester. The student must then register for a minimum of three credit hours of 699 thesis research the following semester to complete the conditions set by the committee and meet the deadlines of the Graduate School to complete the final copyediting process.
GRADUATE SCHOOL GUIDELINES FOR USE OF ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE (AI)
The Graduate School considers the appropriate use of generative AI to be that which supports the student’s intellectual work and writing process but does not replace it. Acceptable use of generative AI tools includes the following:
Generative AI should not substitute for any critical thinking activity related to the preparation and writing of a thesis, dissertation, graduate capstone or DNP project. The Graduate School considers the following to represent a misuse of generative AI tools unless expressly allowed in the college or department/program AI guidelines:
THESIS SUBMISSION
After the student has passed their thesis defense, and before the published deadline on the Graduate School website, the thesis signature form (with supervisory committee, Department/Program Chair, College Dean and student signatures) must be submitted to the Graduate School. Once the signature form is received, the student will receive an email with directions for creating an account in ProQuest. The student will upload the final committee-approved thesis draft to ProQuest by the posted deadline on the Graduate School website and will then work with the UAH copyeditor to finalize the manuscript. All copyedits must be finished by noon on the last day of final exams before the published graduation date, or the student will not graduate in that semester. Theses must comply with the regulations set forth in the Graduate School's Thesis, Dissertation, and DNP Project Manual. Upon completion of the copyediting process and the Graduate School’s acceptance of a student's thesis, the Graduate Dean will sign the thesis signature form.
All theses must be accessible to the general public. In the rare case that a thesis contains Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI), the student and department should follow the revised CUI submission guidelines on the Graduate School website. Detailed procedures for submission can be found on the Graduate School website. For specific questions, call (256) 824-6055.
LATE SUBMISSION
Students who miss the published deadlines but submit all required documents to the Graduate School by the end of the current semester will not graduate in the current semester; instead, they will fall under the dissertation deadlines of the subsequent semester. These students may qualify for the 0-credit option of 699 during the subsequent semester if the 0-credit-hour option is offered by their departments. Students may only take the 0-credit option once.
The 0-credit option of 699 is intended for extenuating circumstances only, e.g., a medical emergency. Students may be eligible for the 0-credit option if, due to mitigating factors, they miss the thesis/dissertation/DNP project deadlines published on the Graduate School website, but they are able to complete all other degree requirements and submit all required documents to the Graduate School by the last day of the current semester.
There are two steps the student must take:
SUMMARY OF CHECKPOINTS TOWARD COMPLETION OF ALL MASTER'S DEGREE REQUIREMENTS
The following scholastic requirements are those of the Graduate School. Individual colleges and/or departments may list additional requirements.
The following checkpoints have been established to assist a student in proceeding from admission to graduation. Timely completion of these checkpoints, in sequence, will help to ensure that a student's degree program is in order.
1. Minimum Degree Requirements
2. A minimum of 25% of the total requirements and 12 of the last 18 semester hours must be completed at UAH.
3. Unless otherwise specified by the department involved, a minimum of 12 semester hours of upper-level courses numbered 300 or above must be completed at UAH in a student's program (6 semester hours in the major and 6 semester hours in the minor or cognate studies).
4. A minimum of 30% of the total degree requirements must be taken in courses numbered 300 or above (39 semester hours for a 128 semester hour requirement).
5. The maximum amount of correspondence or credit by examination allowed towards a bachelor's degree is 50% of the degree requirements.
6. An overall average of C is required for all courses taken at UAH; and in all courses in the major discipline taken at UAH; and in all courses in the minor discipline taken at UAH, or in all courses listed in the cognate studies option taken at UAH.
7. A maximum of 50% of a degree program may be earned from a junior, community, or two-year college. Requests for exceptions must be in writing and approved by the Dean of the College in which the student is enrolled.
8. Additional requirements for each degree are described in the appropriate sections of this catalog.
TIME LIMIT
The degree requirements for graduation are normally those specified in the catalog in effect when a student first registers as a degree-seeking student at UAH. At any time during the student's enrollment that requirements for graduation are changed, a student may elect to graduate under the new requirements. If the student does not complete requirements for graduation within seven years from the date of entry or seven years from the date of the catalog chosen, the student must then change to the catalog in effect and meet the requirements as specified. If a student breaks enrollment for a period of at least 24 months, the student must then change to the catalog in effect at the time of re-enrollment and meet the requirements as specified. The student's advisor and college dean must approve any exceptions to this policy with the proper notation filed in the student's electronic degree audit. At any point at which a change in catalog becomes necessary, a new notation must be added to the student's electronic degree audit.
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A student may choose to have a double major and earn one degree. The following policy applies to those students who wish to earn two degrees simultaneously or sequentially to a first degree. As early as possible, a student should meet with an assigned faculty advisor to indicate on the Program of Study form the intent to pursue a second degree. The Program of Study form must specify the requirements for each degree and contain the approval of the appropriate chairs and dean(s).
With approval of the two appropriate departments, a student who wishes to concentrate in two disciplines may pursue a program of study that leads to a B.A. or B.S. degree with a double major. If a minor is required for a major, then the minor requirement is waived for students with double majors. General education requirements and all requirements stipulated for each of the two majors must be completed. The total requirements of some programs may exceed 128 semester hours.
DUAL DEGREE
If a student elects to earn a second degree simultaneously with a first degree (e.g., B.A. and B.S.), the student must:
SECOND BACHELOR'S DEGREE
If a student elects to earn a second degree at UAH after having earned a first degree at UAH or another institution (e.g., B.A. after earning a B.S.B.A.), the student must:
A specific course required for both the first and second degree does not have to be repeated; however, only courses completed after the first degree will be applied to the minimum number of semester hours required for the second degree.
Graduation with honors recognition for the second bachelor's degree requires a minimum of 60 semester hours of coursework taken at UAH above the requirements for the first bachelor's degree. Honors will be determined by the grade-point average for the last 60 semester hours of coursework taken at UAH above the requirements for the first bachelor's degree or all coursework taken at UAH above the coursework for the first baccalaureate degree, whichever is higher. Honors calculation for the second bachelor's degree follows the same procedures as graduation honors for the first baccalaureate degree.
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Students must apply to UAH and submit a $40 non-refundable application fee to be considered for admission as a Dual Enrollment student. Applicants must also submit an official high school transcript and a Dual Enrollment Approval form with their desired Dual Enrollment courses, parent/guardian's signature, and high school official's signature.
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Credits from an institution that is not yet accredited but has acquired candidate status from a regional accrediting agency are provisionally eligible for transfer to UAH. In order to obtain full credit for courses accepted as provisional credits, students must complete 30 semester hours at UAH and earn a \"C\" or better in each course attempted. Transfer credit will not be posted until this requirement has been met. Students with provisional credits should contact the Registrar upon completion of 30 semester hours at UAH.
Courses completed at unaccredited and non-candidate institutions are not accepted for credit at UAH. Credits for education completed in non-collegiate settings that have been evaluated and recommended for credit by the American Council on Education may be accepted as transfer credit at UAH. As a member of Service Members Opportunity Colleges, UAH is committed to easing the transfer of relevant course credits and crediting learning from appropriate military training and work experiences.
The completion of the Freshman Writing/Composition requirement at another regionally-accredited college or university will satisfy UAH's Freshman Composition 6 credit-semester hour requirement (Freshman Composition I and II). For situations where this requirement was satisfied by less common approaches such as CLEP or credit by examination, please contact the chair of the English department.
Acceptance of transfer credit by the Office of the Registrar and application of credits to a specific degree program by the academic department are two separate and distinct processes. Consult an academic advisor for degree applicability within the desired degree program.
Credits earned in quarter hours will be converted to semester hours on the basis of two-thirds of one semester hour for each quarter-hour.
An individual who enrolls as a non-degree student and later decides to work toward a degree must apply for admission as a degree-seeking student and request an evaluation of transfer credits. The application of such accepted credits to a particular program of study will be made and approved at the time of admission to the desired degree program.
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Grade | Description |
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A | Superior achievement. Four quality points given per semester hour. |
AU | Audit. Course attendance as a listener. No credit given, no quality points assigned, no attendance requirement. |
B | Above average achievement. Three quality points given per semester hour. |
C | Average Achievement. Two quality points given per semester hour. |
D | Passing work. One quality point given per semester hour. |
F | Failing work. No credit given; no quality points assigned. |
I | Incomplete. Assigned by the instructor when a student, due to circumstances beyond their control, has not satisfied some requirement of the course. The deadline for a student to remedy a grade of I is the last day of class of the next semester enrolled or one calendar year from the date of the grade whichever occurs first. If the grade of I is on a student's record at the time of graduation, it is treated as an F. |
N | No grade. Assigned by the Office of the Registrar when the instructor does not report a grade. |
P | Passing work. Assigned in some courses. See Pass-Fail Option. |
S | Satisfactory work. Applicable to noncredit courses and to some specified credit courses, and will not be counted in the GPA. |
U | Unsatisfactory work. Applicable to noncredit courses and to some specified credit courses. |
W | Withdrawal. (See Withdrawal Policy.) |
X | Excused absence from examination. Assigned by the instructor when a student completes all course requirements except the final examination. The final grade becomes an F unless the examination is completed by the time of the announced deferred examination date at the beginning of the semester of next regular enrollment of the student. (See Examinations and UAH calendar). Time schedule permits a student to take only one examination on this date. If a student receives more than one grade of X, he or she should make arrangements directly with other instructors for additional make-up examinations. |
Graduate assistantships are offered to encourage graduate-degree work, promote teaching, and promote research. Graduate assistants have a graduate degree as their primary goal, and the assistantships are part of their graduate education. Assistantships are available through various departments of instruction, under the auspices of the Graduate School. Any student qualified for unconditional admission to the Graduate School is eligible to apply for a graduate assistantship.
A student eligible for an assistantship may be appointed as a Graduate Teaching Assistant (GTA), Graduate Research Assistant (GRA), or Graduate Administrative Assistant (GAA). Full-time assistantship appointments usually require 20 hours per week of service to the University. All full appointment-time graduate assistants must be registered for a minimum of nine (9) semester hours in Fall and Spring and six (6) semester hours in the Summer. All courses for which the student is registered shall be graduate credit courses.
All assistantship appointments are subject to the continuing availability of funds. Appointments are made by the department only when resources to support them are confirmed, but students are cautioned that a variety of circumstances could cause positions to be terminated prior to the end of the appointment period. All assistantships are awarded contingent upon the student's satisfactory progress toward a graduate degree. Only students in good academic standing are eligible for and may be awarded an assistantship.
BENEFITS
TUITION AND FEES
A graduate assistant who holds a full-time appointment assistantship (20 hours per week) will receive a tuition and fee waiver at the in-state tuition rate for nine (9) to twelve (12) credit hours each Fall and Spring semester and six (6) credit hours in the Summer semester. A graduate assistant who holds a half-appointment assistantship (10 hour per week) each Fall and Spring will receive a tuition and fee waiver at the in-state tuition rate for 4.5 – 6 credit hours. Half-appointment waivers will cover up to the maximum of 6 registered hours for single assistantship appointments. A graduate assistant who holds a half-appointment assistantship (10 hour per week) in Summer will receive a tuition and fee waiver at the in-state tuition rate for 3 credit hours.
STIPEND
Assistantship stipends vary in amount by assistantship type, degree program, and student academic progress. Students receive an offer letter indicating the amount of the stipend. Stipend rates are listed on the Graduate School FAQs webpage. Further information may be obtained from the department or the Graduate School.
GRADUATE TEACHING ASSISTANTSHIPS
A GTA shares the faculty’s responsibility for teaching. The purpose of this assistantship is to aid the student’s professional development. GTAs must have completed at least 18 semester hours of graduate coursework in their discipline to qualify as the Instructor of Record in any class. Students who hold an Instructor of Record position as a GTA must certify that they meet one of the following conditions: A) hold at least a Master’s Degree in the assigned teaching field or a related discipline; or B) have completed at least 18 hours of graduate credit in the teaching field, will be under supervision, and will receive regular training and evaluation. GTAs who serve as an Instructor of Record must have an approved Faculty Credentials form (to be completed by the department) on file for each course they teach. GTAs may also qualify for other duties as assigned, which do not require 18 semester hours of graduate coursework. These duties may include working as a laboratory instructor, tutor, grader, or other activities related to the educational mission of the department. The GTA’s teaching load will necessarily vary from one department to another, and the load should be proportional to the normal full- time teaching load carried by other faculty members in the department.
If a GTA appointment is terminated due to the student’s actions, the student will be required to repay a portion of the funds that were allocated for their appointment, calculated on a pro-rata basis. Student performance will be evaluated by the department chair or designee. If performance is not satisfactory, the student may be terminated before the end of the current term. In the event that a GTA instructor of record does not teach the entire semester, for any reason, they will be compensated solely for the time actually taught. Performance will also be considered in decisions relating to compensation and reappointment.
GRADUATE RESEARCH ASSISTANTSHIPS
A GRA performs research duties as directed by their supervisor. GRA duties may include documentation, experimentation, interviews and other activities that support the academic endeavor of the supervisor. At times, a research project to which the GRA is appointed may eventually lead to a thesis or dissertation topic; however, a faculty member cannot guarantee that a particular project will provide suitable material for a thesis or dissertation. All GRA appointments are subject to the continuing availability of funds. Appointments are made only when resources to support them are assured, but a financial emergency to the University could cause the appointment, including those of GRAs, to be terminated prior to the end of the appointment period. Assistantship support normally will not continue past the end of the semester in which the GRA expects to complete degree requirements. Some contracts or grants may specify United States citizenship as a prerequisite for GRA appointments. If a GRA appointment is terminated due to the student’s actions, the student will be required to repay a portion of the sponsored program funds that were allocated for their appointment, calculated on a pro-rata basis.
GRADUATE ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANTSHIPS
A GAA performs administrative duties under the direction of a faculty/staff member. Typical GAA duties might include clerical support, technical support, equipment or facilities management, or translation. If a GAA appointment is terminated due to the student’s actions, the student will be required to repay a portion of the funds that were allocated for their appointment, calculated on a pro-rata basis.
RETAINING AN ASSISTANTSHIP
Retaining the graduate assistantship is contingent on maintaining a minimum of a 3.000 grade point average (GPA); making satisfactory progress toward a graduate degree; performing assigned duties acceptably; complying with all policies in the Academic Catalog, the Student Code of Conduct, and the availability of sufficient funds. Student performance will be evaluated by the department chair or designee. If performance is not satisfactory or if the student fails to meet the requirements as stated above, the student may be terminated before the end of the current term. Graduate Assistants who resign or are terminated within an active semester will have their tuition and fee waiver benefits cease on the date of termination or resignation. Graduate students who continue in their program of study after a resignation or termination from an assistantship will not qualify for any of the above-referenced benefits, including, if applicable, in-state tuition. Graduate students will be required to reimburse the university for the remainder of the tuition and fee benefits beginning on the date of termination or resignation of their appointment.
INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS
International students must be registered for a minimum of nine (9) graduate credit hours during their first semester on campus. This requirement also applies if the student begins their first semester during the summer session. English proficiency is a prerequisite for classroom or laboratory instruction for all students whose first language is not English wishing to obtain an assistantship. Please visit the “Admissions Requirements for International Students\" section of the catalog for more information regarding language requirements.
OFFER LETTER AND MEMORANDUM OF APPOINTMENT
The following is an example of the offer letter that students will receive from the departments. The offer letter will describe the type of assistantship offered by the department and will contain details of the assistantship duration, workload, course load, and the tuition and stipend benefits available through the assistantship package. Students must sign the letter and initial next to the terms and conditions in the Memorandum of Appointment to indicate their acceptance of the offer. Terms and conditions are listed below:
GRADUATE RESEARCH ASSISTANT RESPONSIBILITIES: A GRA performs research duties as directed by their supervisor. GRA duties may include documentation, experimentation, interviews and other activities that support the academic endeavor of the supervisor. At times, a research project to which the GRA is appointed may eventually lead to a thesis or dissertation topic; however, a faculty member cannot guarantee that a particular project will provide suitable material for a thesis or dissertation. All GRA appointments are subject to the continuing availability of funds. Appointments are made only when resources to support them are assured, but a financial emergency to the University could cause the appointment, including those of GRAs, to be terminated prior to the end of the appointment period. Assistantship support normally will not continue past the end of the semester in which the GRA expects to complete degree requirements. Some contracts or grants may specify United States citizenship as a prerequisite for GRA appointments. If a GRA appointment is terminated due to the student’s actions, the student will be required to repay a portion of the sponsored program funds that were allocated for their appointment, calculated on a pro-rata basis.
GRADUATE TEACHING ASSISTANT RESPONSIBILITIES: A GTA shares the faculty’s responsibility for teaching. The purpose of this assistantship is to aid the student’s professional development. GTAs must have completed at least 18 semester hours of graduate coursework in their discipline to qualify as the Instructor of Record in any class. GTAs may also qualify for other duties as assigned, which do not require 18 semester hours of graduate coursework. These duties may include working as a laboratory instructor, tutor, grader, or other activities related to the educational mission of the department. The GTA’s teaching load will necessarily vary from one department to another, and the load should be proportional to the normal full-time teaching load carried by other faculty members in the department. If a GTA appointment is terminated due to the student’s actions, the student will be required to repay a portion of the funds that were allocated for their appointment, calculated on a pro-rata basis.
GTA INSTRUCTOR OF RECORD ACKNOWLEDGMENT: Students who hold an Instructor of Record position as a GTA must certify that they meet one of the following conditions A) holds at least a Master’s Degree in the assigned teaching field or a related discipline; or B) has completed at least 18 hours of graduate credit in the teaching field, will be under supervision, and will receive regular training and evaluation. GTAs who serve as an Instructor of Record must have an approved Faculty Credentials form (to be completed by the department) on file for each course they teach. Student performance will be evaluated by the department chair or designee. If performance is not satisfactory, the student may be terminated before the end of the current term. In the event that a GTA instructor of record does not teach the entire semester, for any reason, they will be compensated solely for the time actually taught. Performance will also be considered in decisions relating to compensation and reappointment.
GRADUATE ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT RESPONSIBILITIES: A GAA performs administrative duties under the direction of a faculty/staff member. Typical GAA duties might include clerical support, technical support, equipment or facilities management, or translation. If a GAA appointment is terminated due to the student’s actions, the student will be required to repay a portion of the funds that were allocated for their appointment, calculated on a pro-rata basis.
STIPEND: This assistantship is at Level [XX] and carries the following stipend(s) per semester: Fall Term: $[XXXX]; Spring Term: $[XXXX]; Summer Term: $[XXXX]
Stipends are administered biweekly. For details of payment patterns, students should contact their department office.
TUITION AND FEE PAYMENT: Student tuition and fee charges for the period of appointment will be at the in-state graduate rate (approximately $[XXXX]/Fall; $[XXXX]/Spring; $[XXXX]/Summer) – enter the amounts for the exact semesters listed on the first page of the offer ) and will be paid for up to [XX credit hours per Fall and/or Spring semester, and XX credit hours per Summer semester – enter the credit hours for the semesters listed on the first page of the offer]. The student is responsible for the tuition and fees exceeding this limit. Fees may include, but are not limited to, college fees, infrastructure fees, insurance, and international fees (as applicable to international students).
FEE ACKNOWLEDGEMENT: Payment of fees not covered by this assistantship award is the student's responsibility.
HEALTH INSURANCE: The full premium for the student's health insurance coverage will be provided each semester during which the assistantship is in effect. International students MUST maintain this insurance coverage per SEVIS regulations. Do you accept the University’s health insurance benefit? INITIAL ONE: [ \t] Yes, I accept [ \t] No, I decline
INTERNATIONAL STUDENT FEE: If the student is an international student, the International Student Fee will be paid on behalf of the student as part of this assistantship.
COURSE LOAD: A graduate assistant who holds a full-time assistantship appointment (GTA/GRA/GAAs) (20 hours per week) each Fall and Spring will receive a tuition and fee waiver at the in-state tuition rate for nine (9) to twelve (12) graduate credit hours, and at least six (6) graduate credit hours during the Summer term. A graduate assistant who holds a part-time assistantship (10 hour per week) appointment each Fall and Spring will receive a tuition and fee waiver at the in-state tuition rate for four and half (4.5) to six (6) credit hours. Part-time waivers will cover up to the maximum of 6 registered hours for single assistantship appointments. A graduate assistant who holds a part-time assistantship (10 hour per week) appointment in Summer will receive a tuition and fee waiver at the in-state tuition rate for 3 credit hours. Students who hold an international F-1 visa must be enrolled in at least nine (9) credit hours during the Fall and Spring terms for immigration compliance. F-1 international students who begin their first semester during a Summer term will be required to register for nine (9) credit hours but may only be supported a maximum of six (6) credit hours on a full-time assistantship offer. Summer course registration for both domestic and returning F-1 international students is optional, but students must be registered for coursework if they accept an assistantship during any semester of the academic year. Not meeting these conditions will result in penalties up to and including termination of the assistantship appointment.
PERFORMANCE: Retaining the graduate assistantship is contingent on maintaining a minimum of a 3.000 grade point average (GPA); making satisfactory progress toward a graduate degree; performing assigned duties acceptably; complying with all policies in the Academic Catalog, the Student Code of Conduct, and the availability of sufficient funds. Student performance will be evaluated by the department chair or designee. If performance is not satisfactory or if the student fails to meet the requirements as stated above, the student may be terminated before the end of the current term. Students who resign or are terminated within an active semester will have their tuition and fee waiver benefits cease on the date of termination or resignation. In addition, compensation benefits will cease on the date of termination or resignation. Graduate students who continue in their program of study after a resignation or termination from an assistantship will not qualify for any of the above-referenced benefits, including, if applicable, in-state tuition. Graduate students will be required to reimburse the university for the remainder of the tuition and fee benefits beginning on the date of termination or resignation of their appointment.
ACADEMIC PROBATION RELATED TO ASSISTANTSHIPS: Students who fall below a 3.000 cumulative GPA will be placed on Academic Probation Status (APS). Students will be notified of their probationary status by the Graduate School as soon as the probation list is prepared by Graduate School staff. If a student holds a GTA/GRA/GAA and was not successful in obtaining a cumulative GPA of 3.000 or higher, the student will have one semester while working the assistantship to raise their GPA to a 3.000 or higher. Otherwise, the assistantship is immediately terminated at the end of the probationary semester. GTA/GRA/GAAs may only go on probation once during their period of enrollment. The GTA/GRA/GAA appointment for students will be terminated immediately if the cumulative GPA falls below 3.000 more than once.
ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH AND SAFETY TRAINING: All Graduate Assistants should be familiar with UAH guidelines for emergency prevention measures, how to prepare themselves and students for emergencies, and typical emergency responses. Graduate Assistants must provide leadership to underclassmen and visitors who may not be knowledgeable about buildings and classrooms on campus. All Graduate Assistants will participate in mandatory safety training conducted by the Office of Environmental Health and Safety (OEHS). The student should contact OEHS for training dates.
LABORATORY SAFETY: The student is required to attend all mandatory laboratory safety meetings required by their department prior to beginning their assigned duties. The student should contact their department for further details. Failure to attend will result in forfeiture of this assistantship.
GTA TRAINING (ONLY APPLICABLE TO GTAs): All new GTAs must participate in online training through Canvas, as well as in-person training. Details and instructions will be provided to all GTAs within Canvas. Failure to
participate in any required training will result in forfeiture of this assistantship.
GRA TRAINING (ONLY APPLICABLE TO GRAs): All UAH faculty, staff, and students who do not hold a security clearance and are charging to a research grant or contract are required to complete the Undue Foreign Influence: Risks and Mitigation Training in CITI.
OUTSIDE EMPLOYMENT: Students holding 20-hour per week assistantships may not hold employment during the term of this assistantship. You may not engage in any other remunerated activities either on or off campus. Exceptions to this rule are rare and require prior approval in writing by the Graduate School Dean. Should an exception be granted, the combined full-time equivalency (FTE) shall not exceed 20 hours per week during the academic year. Students with less than 20-hour per week appointments may supplement their assistantships with employment up to a combined 20-hour per week maximum. However, students who hold graduate assistantships are not allowed to work additional hours for the university as on-call employees. Students who violate this provision may forfeit and/or be required to refund their stipend and tuition benefit. International students may lose their immigration status.
DOMESTIC STUDENT ELIGIBILITY: This offer is contingent upon unconditional admission by the student's department. Provisionally and conditionally admitted domestic students are not eligible for an assistantship. Students who are provisionally or conditionally admitted may qualify to hold an assistantship once they reach unconditional admission status.
INTERNATIONAL STUDENT ELIGIBILITY: This offer is contingent upon unconditional admission by the student's department. International students may not be admitted conditionally or provisionally. University policy requires that all noncitizens of the United States hold appropriate visas to accept graduate assistantships. The assistantship will be terminated if the recipient is in violation of any policy of the United States Immigration and Customs Enforcement (USCIS) and includes the prohibition of outside employment during the term this assistantship is in effect.
ELIGIBILITY VERIFICATION: This assistantship appointment relies upon the student's satisfaction of the eligibility requirements established by the Federal Immigration control law. Specifically, the student must complete the first part of a government form (USCIS Form I-9) and submit it with original documents pertaining to their identity and appointment to the University for examination. This must be done by the first day of the assistantship appointment before the student begins formal duties for the University.
IMMIGRATION PROCESSING: If the student is studying at UAH on an international student visa, they must report for “immigration check-in,” which coincides with New International Student Orientation. The student must complete immigration processing with the Office of International Services prior to beginning their assistantship duties in order to be eligible to register for classes. If the student anticipates any difficulty reporting to UAH in time for immigration processing, they should contact the Graduate School and the Office of International Services at 256-824-6055 or email isss@uah.edu. Failure or inability to comply will mean that, under federal law, the University will not be permitted to appoint the student.
BACKGROUND CHECK: Graduate students who accept a graduate assistantship appointment are subject to a background check, the results of which will be used to evaluate eligibility for the appointment. This offer of appointment is contingent upon receipt of a satisfactory background check. A Background Check Release Form will be sent to the student and the student must grant permission to Human Resources to conduct the background check.
ACKNOWLEDGEMENT: The terms and conditions described herein are dependent upon the timely completion and receipt of this letter.
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Graduation with honors at the baccalaureate level requires a minimum of 60 semester hours at UAH. Honors will be determined by the GPA for the last 60 semester hours of coursework taken at UAH or the overall GPA for all coursework taken at UAH, whichever is higher. The academic terms containing the last 60 semester hours of coursework taken at UAH will be identified and the GPA of all UAH courses taken during those terms to satisfy graduation requirements will be computed and the honors will be determined as follows:
GRADUATE STUDENTS
Graduation with honors at the masters and doctoral levels is not permitted.
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BENEFITS FOR THE STUDENT
JUMP DEFINITIONS
JUMP Pathway: An approved combination of undergraduate and graduate degree programs.
JUMP Course: A course taken after admission to a JUMP pathway that counts towards both the undergraduate and graduate degrees in the pathway.
JUMP Launch Advisor: The person who certifies that a JUMP course counts toward the undergraduate degree in the JUMP pathway.
JUMP Landing Advisor: The person who certifies that a JUMP course counts toward the graduate degree in the JUMP pathway.
ADMISSION TO JUMP
UAH undergraduates qualify for JUMP once they have earned 75 or more undergraduate hours. Typically, this means that a student applies to the JUMP program in the semester in which they earn their 75th undergraduate hour.
Successful JUMP applicants must meet the GPA requirements in a defined JUMP Pathway.
Students should contact the JUMP Launch Advisor of their academic program for more information about admission requirements and how to submit the JUMP application. View more information on the Joint Undergraduate Master’s Program webpage.
COMPLETING THE UNDERGRADUATE DEGREE
COMPLETING THE GRADUATE DEGREE
SUMMARY OF JUMP REQUIREMENTS
Academic JUMP program and pathway requirements may be more stringent than those described here. More information is available on the Joint Undergraduate Master’s Program webpage.
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NON-HONORS STUDENTS IN HONORS COURSES
UAH students who are not part of the Honors College may enroll in Honors Courses, provided:
1. Their cumulative GPA is at least 3.25.
2. They do not take seats away from Honors College students wishing to register for the course.
DUAL-ENROLLMENT STUDENTS IN HONORS COURSES
As high school students, dual-enrollment students must meet the criteria above. They will be subject to the same restrictions as non-honors students in Honors Courses.
MONITORING OF HONORS SECTIONS
The Honors College Coordinator monitors class enrollments and will inform non-Honors students if they must withdraw from an Honors Section.
UNDERGRADUATE STUDENTS
An undergraduate student wishing to exercise a P-F option must apply by submitting a Pass/Fail Request Form 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 their program to an area in which a regular grade is required. The change must be initiated at the college 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.
GRADUATE STUDENTS
The Pass/Fail option is not available for Graduate Students.
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Process
The registrar will assign a grade of W for all classes. If a Posthumous Degree request goes forward, a grade can be determined from the learning management system information.
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INTRODUCTION
All students registering at The University of Alabama in Huntsville (UAH) who do not demonstrate, by presenting satisfactory evidence, that they are \"resident students\" will pay a \"non-resident student\" tuition. The residency classification of students will be made at the time of their initial registration and will continue unchanged through all subsequent registrations until satisfactory evidence to the contrary is submitted at the time of any subsequent registration. An Application for Reclassification of Residence must be submitted no later than the last day of registration for the appropriate semester. Questions about this process should be directed to residency@uah.edu.
DEMONSTRATING ALABAMA RESIDENCY
A resident student, for the purposes of this policy, is one who has established residency in Alabama and has maintained that status for at least one year immediately prior to the date of registration at any institution of higher education in the state. The policy of the Board of Trustees of The University of Alabama on non-resident tuition states that \"residence\" refers to that \"single location at which a person resides with the intent of remaining there indefinitely as evidenced by more substantial connections with that place than with any other place.\" Students seeking to demonstrate that they are Alabama residents must certify to three facts:
1. that an address or location within Alabama is their residence,
2. that they intend to remain there indefinitely, and
3. that they have \"more substantial connections\" with Alabama than with any other state.
Though satisfying the location and statement of intent requirements are essential, demonstrating residency will depend upon the University's evaluation of the student's connections with the state. No single connection or combination will automatically result in a finding of residency. Moreover, even if one or more connections with Alabama exist, a person who is in Alabama primarily for the purpose of obtaining an education will be considered a non-resident. The Board policy lists the following as connections that may be considered:
1. Payment of Alabama state income taxes as a resident
2. Ownership of a residence or other real property in the state and payment of state ad valorem taxes thereon
3. Full-time employment (not temporary) in the state
4. Residence in the state of a spouse, parents, or children
5. Previous periods of residency in the state continuing for one year or more
6. Voter registration and voting in the state, especially registration occurring more than one year prior to the student's initial registration
7. Possession of state or local licenses to do business or practice a profession in the state
8. Ownership of personal property (e.g., automobile, boat, etc.) in the state and payment of state taxes thereon; possession of state license plates
9. Continuous physical presence in the state for a purpose other than attending school and except for temporary absences for travel, military service, temporary employment, etc.
10. Membership in religious, professional, business, civic, or social organizations in the state
11. Maintenance in the state of checking and savings accounts, safe deposit boxes, investment accounts, etc.
12. In-state address shown on selective service registration, driver's license, automobile title registration, hunting and fishing licenses, insurance policies, stock and bond registrations, last will and testament, annuities, retirement plans, etc.
13. Location within the state of the high school from which the student graduated
As stated above, a student will be classified as an Alabama resident only if the student is able to show that they became a resident one year or more prior to the date of registration at any institution of higher education in the state by identifying existing, sufficient connections with Alabama.
DEMONSTRATING ALABAMA RESIDENCY - ALTERNATIVE APPROACH
A student who does not qualify for classification as a resident student under the foregoing requirements may possibly qualify if he/she (or his/her supporting person in the case of a minor) meets any one of the following requirements at the time of registration:
1. Is a full-time, non-temporary employee at UAH or is the spouse of such an employee
2. Is employed by UAH as a graduate student or fellow on at least a 0.5 FTE (half-time) basis
3. Is a full-time, non-temporary employee of some other employer within the state of Alabama, or can verify such employment beginning not more than 90 days after registration, or is the spouse of such employee
4. Is a resident of Bedford, Coffee, Franklin, Giles, Lawrence, Lincoln, Marion, Marshall, or Moore County in Tennessee and has been a resident of that County for at least one year preceding the date of registration. The requirements for a student to demonstrate that he/she is a \"resident\" of one of the foregoing counties shall be the same as set forth above with regard to demonstrating Alabama residency.
As used in these Guidelines, a \"minor\" refers to an individual who, because of age, lacks the capacity to contract under Alabama law. This means a single individual under age 19 and a married individual under age 18. A \"supporting person\" refers to either or both of the parents of a student, if they are living together, or, if the parents are divorced or living separately, then the parent providing the greater amount of financial support of the two (normally, the parent having legal custody). \"Non-temporary\" employment means employment that is ongoing and not seasonal or for a specific period of time or for the express purpose of financing the student's college education.
RULES FOR VETERANS AND U.S. SERVICE MEMBERS OF THE UNIFORMED SERVICES (ARMY, NAVY, AIR FORCE, MARINE CORPS AND COAST GUARD) AND COMMISSIONED OFFICERS OF NOAA AND THE PHS
The following individuals shall be charged a rate of tuition not to exceed the in-state rate for tuition and fees purposes:
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, Retroactive Withdrawal, and Medical Withdrawal. The following definitions and procedures will govern the Schedule Adjustment Process.
DROP/ADD
After classes begin, students should consult their academic advisor and other university officials for advice and approval before making any schedule changes. Students are advised to check the impact of dropping courses on things like financial aid, athletics eligibility, visa status, etc.
Through the sixth day of classes for a ten-week or fifteen-week semester, fourth day of a seven-week semester, or third day of a six-week or shorter semester, students may Add a course through the web-registration process, by meeting with their advisor, or by submitting a Registration/Schedule Adjustment form to the Office of the Registrar.
Through the sixth day of classes for a ten- or fifteen-week semester, fourth day of a seven-week semester, third day of a six week or shorter semester, students may Drop any or all courses from their schedule and receive a refund of tuition and fees associated with the dropped courses.
LATE ADDITION
In rare circumstances, a student 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.
New international students who want to register after the deadline must obtain approval from the International Student Advisor and, in the case of graduate students, the Graduate Dean. Approvals for late registration for new international students will include the respective academic units.
CREDIT TO AUDIT
A student is permitted to change a course from credit to audit through the fourth week of a fifteen-week semester, the third week of a seven- or ten-week semester, and the second week of a five-week or shorter semester. The instructor is not required to grade any written assignments that may be submitted by an auditing student. A student who elects to audit a course may not, at any point after electing to audit, change to “for-credit,” i.e., graded status. Any student failing to follow the established procedure for change to audit will continue to be enrolled in the class for credit and may receive a failing grade in that course.
WITHDRAWAL
After the Drop/Add period, a student may withdraw from an individual course and receive a grade of W until the end of the tenth week of a fall or spring semester, the fourth week of a ten-week term, the third week of a seven-week term, or the second week of a term that is six weeks or shorter. After this period, students are expected to maintain their course loads.
Withdrawal from individual courses is accomplished by executing a withdrawal on the registration website. No signatures or approvals are required for a Withdrawal, but students should consult with appropriate university officials to determine the impact that withdrawing from a course may have on financial aid, veterans, athletics eligibility, visa status, etc. as indicated at the beginning of this section.
Withdrawal from ALL courses requires submission of a Withdrawal Form that may be found on the Registrar’s website.
Class non-attendance does not constitute withdrawal, nor does notification to the instructor. Any student failing to follow the established procedure for withdrawal will continue to be enrolled in the class and may receive a failing grade in that course.
RETROACTIVE WITHDRAWAL
Students may at times experience extraordinary problems during an academic term. Within two years of having completed such a semester, a student may petition the Dean of Students to withdraw retroactively from ALL classes taken during that term. A retroactive withdrawal is granted only under exceptional circumstances, such as extraordinary circumstances, and is only granted prior to graduation. The petition must use the Retroactive Withdrawal Form and include clear and documented evidence whenever possible. The Dean of Students verifies the documentation and considers the petition. If the request is granted, the grades for ALL courses taken during the semester in question will be changed to W's. Petitions for Retroactive Withdrawals are considered after final grades are posted. Students should be aware that retroactive withdrawals may have an impact on their ability to receive or retain financial aid and timely completion of their degree.
RECORDING OF WITHDRAWALS
If the withdrawal process is completed after the first six days of the semester, then the withdrawing student's name will be on the final roll of the class from which the student withdrew, and that course will be recorded on the student's permanent record with a final grade of W.
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3. Overall GPA, or GPA for the last 40 semester hours, is at least 3.500;
4. Fewer than 13 semester hours remain for degree completion;
5. A total course load of no more than 12 hours a semester;
6. Permission of the instructor.
Students initiate the request process by completing the \"Request for Graduate Credit for non-JUMP Students,\" which is available on the Registrar’s General Forms webpage, and requires the approval of the department chair and graduate dean. A student may not use courses taken for graduate credit as part of the baccalaureate degree under this option. Please note, this is not the same as the Joint Undergraduate Master's Program (JUMP) and JUMP students cannot pursue this option.
JUMP
Seniors may wish to enroll in JUMP, which allows undergraduate students to double-count their undergraduate courses for their graduate (MS) degree. For more information, please visit the Joint Undergraduate Master’s Program webpage.
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Junior | 60-89 |
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UNDERGRADUATE STUDENTS
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 per semester. A part-time student is one who is enrolled in less than 12 hours and is defined as follows for all academic terms/semesters (fall, spring, summer): Full time = 12 or more semester hours ¾ time = 9.00 to 11.5 semester hours ½ time = 6.00 to 8.5 semester hours Less than ½ time = 0.5 to 5.5 semester hours Undergraduate students who wish to enroll in more than 18 semester hours per term must have approval from their college dean. Apply for approval on the Course Load Increase Request Form.
GRADUATE STUDENTS
The typical full-time graduate course load is 9-12 semester hours each semester. The minimum full-time load for a graduate student is 9 semester hours per semester. A part-time student is one who is enrolled in less than 9 hours and is defined as follows for the following academic terms/semesters: Fall, Spring Full time = 9 or more semester hours ¾ time = 6.5 to 8.5 semester hours ½ time = 4.5 to 6 semester hours Less than ½ time = 0.5 to 4 semester hours Summer Full time = 6+ or more semester hours ¾ time = 4.5 to 5.5 semester hours ½ time = 3 to 4 semester hours Less than ½ time = 0.5 to 2.5 semester hours Graduate students who wish to enroll in more than 13 semester hours per term must have approval from the Graduate School Dean. Apply for approval on the Course Load Increase Request Form.
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FACULTY-LED COURSES
Each year, UAH offers a number of faculty-led study abroad courses typically ranging from one to four weeks in length and conferring three to six academic credit hours in the course(s) offered.
SUMMER, SEMESTER, AND ACADEMIC-YEAR PROGRAMS
UAH works with international partners and education abroad organizations to offer students summer, semester, or academic-year study abroad programs at sites in Africa, Asia, Australia, Central America, South America, and Europe. Students may participate in these programs and earn academic credit toward their degrees at UAH.
INTERNSHIP, RESEARCH, AND SERVICE ABROAD OPPORTUNITIES
Students may consult the Office of Study Abroad for information on interning, researching, and completing service projects abroad. Please note that many of these opportunities have specific application procedures and may be competitive in the selection process.
To learn more about specific countries and programs, please visit the Study Abroad programs page or email studyabroad@uah.edu.
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The Office of Study Abroad is located in the Student Services Building, Room 218.
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The degree requirements for graduation are normally those specified in the catalog in effect when a student first registers as a degree-seeking student at UAH. At any time during the student's enrollment that requirements for graduation are changed, a student may elect to graduate under the new requirements. If the student does not complete the requirements for graduation within seven years from the date of entry or seven years from the date of the catalog chosen, the student must then change to the catalog in effect and meet the requirements as specified. If a student breaks enrollment for a period of at least 24 months, the student must then change to the catalog in effect at the time of re-enrollment and meet the requirements as specified. The student's advisor and college dean must approve any exceptions to this policy with the proper notation filed in the student's electronic degree audit. At any point at which a change in catalog becomes necessary, a new notation must be added to the student's electronic degree audit.
GRADUATE STUDENTS
MASTER'S DEGREE
The degree must be earned within 10 years or by the end of the 30th semester. There are three semesters a year: Fall, Spring, and Summer. The time clock starts when the first course is taken (including transfer credit).
DOCTORAL DEGREE
The doctoral degree must be earned within 10 years (or by the end of the 30th consecutive semester, where consecutive semesters are Fall, Spring, and Summer). The time clock starts when the first course is taken (including transfer credits). Transfer credits may be eligible for revalidation. Students who do not schedule a Qualifying Examination within this 10-year period will be dismissed. All doctoral degree requirements must be completed no more than five years (or fifteen consecutive semesters) after the student has passed the Qualifying Examination. Students who do not meet these requirements shall be dismissed.
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The National Student Clearinghouse (NSC) is authorized to provide online transcript ordering. The NSC provides an online ordering service for UAH students and alumni, available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Online orders for PDF or Electronic Exchange are typically processed within 20 minutes; however, processing times may be longer during peak request periods. In addition to PDF or Electronic Exchange Official Transcripts, you can also use the NSC to request paper copies to be mailed, sent overnight, or held for pickup in our office.
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","title":"Tuition and Fees","catalogActivationDate":"2026-06-01"},{"__passedCatalogQuery":true,"dateStart":"2026-09-02","pid":"67556cd9005659d407fa599a","id":"69ea53ab2529c3029912e267","policyGroup":{"customFields":{},"name":"Grades and Credits","id":"6880030bab16370a794bc59f"},"body":"A cooperative arrangement exists with Alabama A&M University, Calhoun Community College, Oakwood University, and The University of Alabama in Huntsville. Under this arrangement, a student at any of the participating institutions may request permission to attend a course at one of the other schools. Conditions governing the granting of permission include the following: