It may be necessary to substitute course(s) for students due to extenuating circumstances. This may enable the student to meet degree requirements. The Dean’s Office requires written notice (email) from the department chair or designee for each substitution made on student’s degree audit. Students who fail to meet all published degree requirements will not be approved for graduation by the Dean’s Office.
Faculty advisors should initiate all requests for substitutions through the department chair or designee. These requests should be initiated immediately upon discussion to prevent a delay in the student’s graduation and should have documentation in DegreeWorks indicating “course substitution/waiver request pending approval.”
Important Information to Include When Requesting Substitution
| Student Name |
| Student Banner ID |
| Course(s) Taken |
| Course(s) to be Substituted |
| Reason for Substitution(s) |
Waivers
In instances where waivers are granted, only the requirement is being waived and not the minimum number of hours required for degree completion.