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At UHCL, all accepted degree-seeking students must file a Candidate Plan of Study (CPS) during the semester in which they are enrolled and accepted into a degree program. Computer Science students should bring their letters of acceptance to the Associate Dean office of the School of Science and Computer Engineering as soon as possible to set up the CPS. There are many advantages of setting up the CPS as soon as possible.
Undergraduate CPS
The student will then meet the faculty advisor for approval of the CPS Draft and to discuss career options, degree electives and transfer courses in question. When the CPS Draft has been signed by the faculty advisor and student, it will be returned to the advising office. The final CPS will be typed and then audited by the academic advisor. The student will be notified to come to the Advising Office and sign the final CPS. After it has been signed by the student, it is sent for final approval to the faculty advisor and the Associate Dean. The original approved CPS is held in the student's academic file and a copy is mailed to the student. Subsequent requests to substitute courses or vary from the requirements as stated on the approved CPS can be documented on a CPS Change Form and submitted to the faculty advisor for approval. Graduate CPS Graduate students are assigned faculty advisors upon acceptance into a Master's degree program, and faculty advisor name and contact information are noted on the formal acceptance letter. Graduate worksheets are then prepared by the academic advisor and sent to the student's assigned faculty advisor. The worksheets will include courses in-progress, and may also list foundation courses that were identified by the faculty admissions committee, or applicable graduate transfer courses. It is not necessary for students to handle the CS Graduate Worksheet themselves as the academic advisor will directly forward them to the faculty advisor. For your reference, a sample MS CS CPS Graduate Worksheet (not the actual form) can be found here. Students are notified by campus e-mail when they may contact the faculty advisor to set up an appointment to discuss career options for the plan and coursework that will be required for the degree. This is an opportune time to ask questions about Thesis or Capstone requirements and careers in the field of study. Once the faculty advisor and student agree on the courses, they will sign the worksheet and it will be sent back to the advising office for processing. The final CPS will be typed and then audited by the academic advisor. The student is notified when it is ready for signature. After the student has signed the final CPS, it is sent to the faculty advisor and the Associate Dean for final signatures. The original is held in the student's academic file and a copy is mailed to the student. The SCE's advising page has more detailed information on CPS and other procedures and policies about courses and degrees. |
Students first make an appointment to meet with one of the academic advisors to draft the CPS. The academic advisor will review with the student degree requirements, transfer credit, and UHCL courses to be completed, and will assist the student to set up the CPS draft and assign the faculty advisor. It is not necessary for students to handle the form themselves as the academic advisor will directly forward them to the faculty advisor. For your reference, a sample BS CS CPS draft form (not the actual form) can be found