Advising
The College of Natural Sciences and Mathematics (NSM) utlizes a centralized advising model for all undergraduate students through the NSM Undergraduate Advising Center. The assigned Computer Science advisor(s) and contact information is listed below.
Undergraduate Advising Remote Operations
The NSM Undergraduate Advising Center has transitioned its operations to a remote format. As always, students may call NSM Advising at 713-743-2626 during regular business hours for immediate assistance. Individual NSM advisor contact information is available below.
General Questions
Advisors are available to answer general advising questions via email. Students should include their UHID# in all communications.
Advising Appointments
Appointment scheduling will continue as normal via Navigate.
- Virtual Advising
Instead of a face-to-face meetings, NSM Advisors will meet with students virtually using Zoom at their scheduled time. Advisors will email students in advance with online meeting links and any additional instructions to facilitate the advising appointment. - Phone Option
Students who prefer a phone conversation should email their advisor at least 30 minutes before their scheduled appointment time to make necessary arrangements. - Cancellations
Students unable to meet virtually at their scheduled time should cancel and reschedule the session via Navigate.
Group Advising (UHin4 & Change of Major)
- Virtual Sessions
These sessions will be held via Zoom at the time for which the student registered (via Navigate or with the Undergraduate Advising Center front desk staff). Advisors will email students in advance with online meeting links and any additional instructions to facilitate the advising appointment. - Cancellations
Students unable to meet virtually at their scheduled time should cancel and reschedule the session via Navigate. - Phone Option
Students who prefer a phone conversation should email their advisor prior to their scheduled session to set up a separate appointment time.
Digital Access to Advising Tools
Students have instant access to their Degree Requirements (in their Student Center portal) and other useful tools via AccessUH.
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Susan Clements Academic Advisor swclemen@central.uh.edu |
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E. Vanessa Vasquez Academic Advisor evvasqu2@central.uh.edu |
Location and Advising Hours:
Fleming Building, Room 115 (Bldg. 564)
Advising Hours: 8 a.m.–5 p.m., Monday-Friday (by appointment only)
Front Desk: 713-743-2626
Schedule an Advising Appointment:
Need to schedule an advising appointment? You can do so using Navigate—a mobile app that you can download on your phone offering access to lots of different campus resources, including scheduling an appointment with your academic advisor!
If you have an emergency or a quick question, please email your advisor or contact the NSM Undergraduate Advising Center front desk (713-743-2626) in Fleming 115 for assistance.
The Department of Computer Science has designated faculty and staff who work closely with the NSM UAC to assist undergraduate computer science students. The department representatives are listed below.
Dr. Nouhad Rizk
Director, Undergraduate Studies
njrizk@central.uh.edu
PGH 529
Mr. Matthew Pariyothorn
Director, Academic Operations
mmpariyo@central.uh.edu
PGH 501