How To Change or Declare a Major
Students wishing to declare a technology major must submit a change of major prior to the end of the 6th consecutive semester after admittance to the University of Houston, excluding summers. Any student who submits a change of major request must meet admission criteria as defined in the Undergraduate Catalog and be enrolled in UH Engineering at Sugar Land coursework.
Change of Major requests cannot be processed until final grades are posted each semester.
Submit an online change of major petition.
Approved Major Electives
Some technology degree plans allow for a limited number of major electives. Major electives must be taken in an areas related to the major. Most degree plans that allow for major electives include lists of classes that are acceptable for this purpose on the degree plan. Students who wish to use a class for an approved major elective that is not listed on the degree plan must have the substitution approved by petition.
Free Electives
Some technology degree plans allow for students to have a limited number of "free electives" to fill out the total hours required for the degree. Courses identified as "free electives" may be satisfied by taking any non- remedial course offered by the university or by transfer courses for which college level credit has been granted.
Minors
All technology majors may complete a minor in any university department that offers minors. If a student minors in an area outside of a technology minor then the student must file the minor with the department that offers the minor. Students who wish to declare a technology minor should go to their academic advisors for assistance.