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

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.

Get help using the What If Analysis.

 

Follow these step-by-step instructions on using Schedule Planner to register and add/drop classes.

 

  1. In my.uah.edu, follow the prompts to navigate to the "Student Services" tab.
  2. Find "Add or Drop Classes" under the Registration heading.
  3. Enter the 5-digit CRN of the course you wish to waitlist for.
  4. 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.
  5. 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".

Useful Forms

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)

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 UAH Academic Catalog 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 minmum,
Quad core recommended 		 M1 or higher Apple Silicon,
M2 prefered
Memory 16 GB 16 GB
Storage 512 GB 512 GB
Software* Adobe Reader 11 or newer
Microsoft Office 365		 Adobe Reader 11 or newer
Microsoft 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 http://chargerware.uah.edu
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 interesed in gaming or graphics.
Click here for a downloadable PDF of the above specifications.

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.

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