Authorizations for Exceptions to

Undergraduate Academic Policies

Exceptions That May Be Approved by the Dean (with recommendation from department head)

Generally, exceptions may be granted by the Dean for academic policies that have been created at the departmental or deans’ level. Examples of appeals to the Dean may include:

  • Extension of expired degree programs (paper format and iCAP format)
  • Substitution for required major or minor courses or other courses required for the major or minor.
  • Exception to grade requirements for a specific course in a major or minor (i.e. C or higher)
  • Exception tototal hours required in major or minor
  • Exception to selective admissions requirements

Exceptions to be Considered by the Committee on Credits and Graduation

The Committee on Credits and Graduation is thebody responsible for hearing undergraduate students’ appeals of university-wide academic requirements and regulations. Appeals must be submitted by the student in typed form to the Office of the Registrar. Statements of support or clarification from the student’s academic advisor are encouraged if the problem resulted from the advisement process. When a request pertains to an exception in the major or minor, the student should consult with the appropriate department head for a written recommendation to the committee. Examples of appeals to the Committeemay include:

  • GPA graduation requirements
  • Graduate with less than 42 total upper level hours or one-half upper level hours in major or minor
  • Graduate with less than one-third residence hours in major or minor or 25% of overall program
  • Exceptions to the repeat policy
  • Exceptions to the Academic Renewal policy
  • Course substitutions or policy exceptions in general education (i.e. number of required fields, number of required hours in a category)
  • Exceptions to policy for earning a second associate or baccalaureate degree
  • Other exceptions as deemed appropriate by the Registrar

Endorsed by Council of Academic Deans

September 25, 2007

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Exceptions Based Upon Student Disabilities

Astudent who has registered with Student Disability Services and submitted appropriate documentation of a disability that may impact performance in a specific disciplinemay request an exception to a degree requirement (major, minor or general education course) using the following procedure. Exceptions based upon disabilities may be made by substituting a course for the requirement; however, the requirement shall not be waived based upon the disability. The appeal will be reviewed and resolved by the Student Disability Services Academic Appeals Committee.

Endorsed by Council of Academic Deans

April 27, 2010