Lower Division Studies is responsible for first year writing courses and sophomore level core curriculum English courses.  Over 4,000 students pass through the freshman and sophomore course sequence each semester. The Director of Lower Division and the Department advisors can help students with core curriculum related concerns, transfer equivalencies, English placement exams, and University of Houston academic policies. 

• Current course list for Lower Division
• Writing resources for students
• Research resources for students
• TA resources

Advisors

Dr. Elizabeth Kessler
Lower Division Administrator 
713-743-2943
eakessler@uh.edu

Ms. Kimberly Williams 
Academic Advisor II 
713-743-2932 
kwilliams16@uh.edu

Mr. L. Wayne Ashley 
Academic Advisor I 
713-743-2936
lwashley@uh.edu