Matriculated students may petition to have a course, condition to a course, or specific degree requirement waived from their program of studies. Students may also petition to have a course substituted for another course in their degree requirements. To request either change, the students must follow procedures, depending on requirements:
Major/Minor Requirements:
1. Submit a written petition requesting the change to the Chair of the Division responsible for the major or minor.
2. The Chair, in consultation with appropriate faculty, will recommend to the Vice President for Academic Affairs approval or denial of the request.
General Education/Other Degree Requirements:
1. Submit a written petition requesting the change to the Chair of the Academic Council.
2. The Academic Council, in consultation with appropriate faculty, department, division, or other unit, will recommend to the Vice President for Academic Affairs approval or denial of the request.