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Exceptions to Policy
The Office of Academic Standards interprets the academic policies that govern LSA students. While students are responsible for knowing College and departmental requirements, academic standards advisors help students interpret academic policies as they apply to them individually.
The Academic Standards Board reviews petitions from LSA students for exceptions to the College's rules and regulations. In order to have the Board grant requests, students must demonstrate in their petition that their situation meets the criteria specific to each type of request. See below the listing of exceptions for detailed petitioning information.
Students who are members of the Honors program petition the Honors Academic Board; Residential College students petition the RC Board on Academic Standing.
Requirement Waivers/Substitutions
Quantitative Reasoning, Race & Ethnicity, Writing Requirements, Distribution, Bachelor of Science courses, Language Requirement, Requirements for Majors and Minors
Petition Guidelines (PDF)
Exceptions to college policies may be granted only upon written petition to the Academic Standards Board.
Request for Audit Status (PDF)
This form is to be used if you are seeking to officially audit a course.
Petition for an Exception to the Late Add Deadline — Winter Term (PDF)
During Period III Drop/Add, use this form to request a Late Add after March 16. Deadline April 17.
Petition for an Exception to the Late Drop Deadline — Fall Term (PDF)
Use after Period II, when the late drop period is over.
Petition for Late Mod. of Credit Hours After 9th Week — Fall Term (PDF)
Form used after the late drop/add deadline to modify course credits.
Request for Modification of Credit Hours — Fall Term (PDF)
This form is to be used if you are modifying a course within the credit hour range that is allowed for the course -OR- If you want to take a course for more credit hours than the course is allowed.
Request for Term Withdrawal (PDF)
Students who wish to withdraw once classes have begun should contact the Academic Advising Center. Students who withdraw within the first drop/add period are assessed disenrollment and registration fees, but the registration...
Petition for Retroactive Term Withdrawal (PDF)
Students who want a term withdrawal after the last day of classes must petition. There is a one-year deadline, and you must make a case that you were unable to complete the term and unable to request a withdrawal during the term.
Incomplete, Time Extension for (PDF)
Use this form if you have an incomplete and need an extension beyond the deadline.
