On this page we have collected frequently requested how-to's, useful forms, degree checksheets, and computer specs. If you don't find what you need here, please email us at science.advising@uah.edu and we will be happy to help. How To: Request an Override Just send us an email! Request a VA Form Signature Visit the Military and Veterans Programs page and fill out the Enrollment Verification Form after you register each semester. Book a meeting with your advisor to complete the form prior to the start of classes. Use DegreeWorks Get help using the What If Analysis. Register for Classes Follow these step-by-step instructions on using Schedule Planner to register and add/drop classes. Waitlist for a Course In my.uah.edu, follow the prompts to navigate to the "Student Services" tab. Find "Add or Drop Classes" under the Registration heading. Enter the 5-digit CRN of the course you wish to waitlist for. The course will display a stop sign and "Registration Errors" on the Add or Drop Classes page and show "Waitlisted" and the number of students already on the waitlist in the left hand column. To add your name to the waitlist, select "Waitlist" under the Action box for the course and click on "Submit Changes". The course will move up to Current Schedules with a status of "Waitlisted". Declare a Concentration or Minor Just send us an email! Useful Forms & Info Letter of Good Standing/Transient Student Letter Form needed to take classes at other four-year or two-year institutions as a transient student when the course is not currently being offered at UAH SCHEDULE ADJUSTMENT Form used to add or drop a course after the deadline LATE WITHDRAWAL Form used to petition to withdraw from courses after the tenth week of classes CHANGE OF COLLEGE Form used to change major from one college (e.g. engineering) to another college (e.g. science) Science Lectures & Labs that can be dropped separately Need to withdraw from just a lab or just a lecture? Click here for eligible courses. MORE STUDENT RESOURCES Tons of great resources for students available online through ASAP Degree Checksheets The following degree checksheets may be used as a general guide for degree planning. They do not include specific classes needed for a variety of degree concentrations offered at UAH. The current has the most accurate, up-to-date information and final authority regarding degree requirements. You can also consult with your Science Advisor if you have a question about your degree requirements. Atmospheric & Earth Science Biological Sciences Chemistry Computer Science Engineering TechnologyMathematical Sciences Physics & Astronomy Computer Specifications Windows Apple Operating System Windows 11 Home or Pro macOS Processor Intel Core i5 minimum, Intel Core i7 recommended (64 bit)Dual core minimum,Quad core recommended M1 or higher Apple Silicon,M2 preferred Memory 16 GB 16 GB Storage 512 GB 512 GB Software* Adobe Reader 11 or newerMicrosoft Office 365 Adobe Reader 11 or newerMicrosoft Office 365 Resolution 1920 x 1080 1920 x 1080 Warranty 4 years support 4 years support Built in Camera Required Required Network Connectivity Required Required *Software including MS Office 365, MATLAB, Mathematica, etc., are available for free at Chrome boooks and iPads are not recommended for any College of Science major. Atmospheric and Earth Science, Chemistry, Engineering Technology, Mathematics, Physics -- Guidelines above are sufficient. Biology majors -- Guidelines above are sufficient, except for BYS 205 -- Mac products will not work for this course. Computer Science majors -- A laptop with minimum specifications above will not support all computer science (CS) courses, but the CS department provides computer labs that support all CS courses. The CS department recommends the most memory you can afford, and the best GPU you can afford if you're interested in gaming or graphics. Click here for a downloadable PDF of the above specifications. Lectures & labs that can be dropped separately Lecture Credit Hours Lab Credit Hours BYS 119 3 BYS 121 1 BYS 120 3 BYS 122 1 BYS 219 3 BYS 221 1 BYS 361 3 BYS 362 1 BYS 363 3 BYS 365 1 CH 101 3 CH 105 1 CH 121 3 CH 125 1 CH 123 3 CH 126 1 CH 201 3 CH 205 1 CH 223 3 CH 224 1 CH 331 3 CH 335 1 CH 332 3 CH 336 1 CH 361 3 CH 362 1 CH 363 3 CH 364 1 PH 111 3 PH 114 1 PH 112 3 PH 115 1 PH 113 3 PH 116 1 Science Advising Office Materials Science Building, Second Floor, C206 | science.advising@uah.edu | 256.824.2505 Appointments available via email, phone, Zoom, or in-person.
