School of Social Sciences Undergraduate Counseling Electronic Petitions

These forms replace paper petitions for requesting individual exceptions to University policies as of Fall, 1997. Forms can be used for the following matters:

• 190's Courses: Requesting enrollment in more than FIVE units of courses numbered 190-199 per quarter.
• Catalog Year Requirement: Requesting change of catalog year (affects graduation requirements).
• Course Substitution: Requesting one course to "count" towards fulfilling another course requirement (used for equivalent courses).
• Excess Units: Requesting permission to take over 20 units in any one quarter.
• Residency waiver: Requesting permission to take courses at another college or university. within the last 36 units immediately preceding graduation.
• Other: Requests affecting completion of major or graduation requirements not covered above.

Separate petitions must be filed for each request.

The process is as follows:

1. Fill out the following forms COMPLETELY, including the "Reason" box. All petitions must have a reason to be granted.
2. Press the "submit" button. Petitions are automatically sent to the appropriate academic counselor for consideration.
3. You will receive a copy of your petition via e-mail. If you do not receive this copy within 8 hours, contact the counseling office at 824-6803.
4. Your petition will be processed, and a response will be e-mailed to you within five working days (usually one week).
5. KEEP A PAPER COPY OF YOUR E-MAIL RESPONSE FOR YOUR RECORDS. This is your confirmation of actions taken.