What is an undergraduate degree plan?
The degree plan is an official document that lists all the courses required for a student’s chosen degree and provides comprehensive information on how these courses apply to the major. The student’s degree plan provides a record of all transferable college-level coursework taken from other schools of higher education (if applicable) and petitioned test scores, […]
When should I get a degree plan?
During new student orientations (Freshman, Transfer, International), students will work with advisors to register for the first semester at UTD. They will receive a tentative degree plan at this time; additionally, after a student has formalized registration for the first semester, their degree plan will be updated and made available for access through eLearning.
If I repeat a course at a community college that I have already taken at UTD, does the community college course grade replace the UTD grade?
No. Only courses taken at UTD will be calculated in a student’s cumulative or overall GPA. A student who wishes to repeat a course previously taken at UTD to improve a grade must repeat the course at UTD.
If I make a “D” in a class, must I repeat the class?
If the course description does not specify that a minimum grade of C is required, you do not have to repeat the course. Example of a course with a minimum grade requirement: MATH 1325 (MATH 1325) Applied Calculus I (3 semester credit hours) Prerequisite: ALEKS score required or a grade of at least a C- […]
How many courses may be transferred to UTD from other institutions of higher learning?
Requirements for graduating with a degree from UTD can be found here. These requirements include completion of a minimum of 45 credit hours at UTD. You must also complete at least 24 of the last 30 hours at UTD. JSOM majors must complete at least 50% of their major courses at UTD. If you want […]
Is there a time limit or deadline to complete my undergraduate degree?
The catalog is good for six (6) years from the beginning of the declared major. For example, if a student starts their degree program under the 2019 catalog, they have until the summer of 2025 to retain that catalog. If a student does not finish their degree in this timeframe, they will be moved to […]
How do I know if I am considered a Texas resident for tuition purposes?
To find information about how UTD determines your residency, please go to the University’s Residency Page.
Am I limited to how many credit hours I can take in one semester?
Per the course load policy outlined in the Academic Catalog, students that want to register for more than 19 semester credit hours in a fall/spring semester or 15 semester credit hours in the summer must have permission from the JSOM Associate Dean. JSOM students should review the JSOM policy (see “Maximum Course Load”) for requesting […]
