Requests for academic exceptions from course or program requirements should be submitted to the Division Chair of the division responsible for the course or program. Requests should be in the form of a typed letter. They must include a detailed explanation and be signed. The division chair will attach his/her recommendation to the student's request and forward it to the Associate Provost and Dean of Arts and Sciences. If the Associate Provost does not agree with the recommendation, he/she will consult with the division chair before rendering a decision. The Associate Provost and Dean of Arts and Sciences approves or denies the exception and will notify the student, in writing, and copy the Merrill Center and the student's advisor. The Associate Provost's decision is final. There is no appeal process.
Requests for academic exceptions from general education requirements should be submitted to the Associate Provost and Dean of Arts and Sciences. Requests must be typed and include a detailed explanation of the grounds on which the student is requesting an exception. When a decision has been reached, the Associate Provost will notify the student, in writing, and copy the Merrill Center and the student's advisor. There is no further appeal process.
Requests for exceptions to University requirements, such as minimum graduation GPA, residency requirements, total credits for graduation, pass/fail options, etc., are submitted to the Associate Provost and Dean of Arts and Sciences. Requests should be in the form of a typed letter, including detailed information, and be signed. The Associate Provost approves or denies the exception and will notify the student, in writing, and copy the Merrill Center and the student's advisor. The Associate Provost's decision is final. There is no appeal process.
