Graduation Requirements

Graduation Policies - Referral Information for Exceptions

Referral:
Dr. Catherine Buyarski, Vice Provost for Advising and Student Success

Form?
No – student to submit letter of appeal and include appropriate supporting documentation.

Referral:
Dr. Catherine Buyarski, Vice Provost for Advising and Student Success

Form?
No – student to submit letter of appeal and include appropriate supporting documentation.

Referral:
Dr. Catherine Buyarski, Vice Provost for Advising and Student Success

Form? 
No – student to submit letter of appeal and include appropriate supporting documentation.

Referral:
Dr. Catherine Buyarski, Vice Provost for Advising and Student Success

Form? 
No – student to submit letter of appeal and include appropriate supporting documentation.

Referral:
Dr. C. “Griff” Griffin, Director of General Education

Form? 
Yes – Student Concern Form 

General Education categories are NOT waived. Students can appeal for appropriate substitutions only.

Referral:
CLAS Associate Dean for Academic Support

Form? 
Email AD with support from faculty advisor and unit head of the major.

Referral:
CLAS Associate Dean for Academic Support

Form? 
Email AD with support from faculty advisor and unit head of the major.

Referral:
Initial appeal to Unit Head for the major. If not resolved, then CLAS Associate Dean for Academic Support. Final appeal to Dr. Catherine Buyarski, Vice Provost for Advising and Student Success.

Form? 
No – Student to appeal in writing with supporting documentation.

Note: Capstones are not waived and students should be proposing an appropriate substitution.

Referral:
Dr. Catherine Buyarski, Vice Provost for Advising and Student Success

Form? 
No – student to submit letter of appeal and include appropriate supporting documentation.

Referral:
Dr. Catherine Buyarski, Vice Provost for Advising and Student Success

Form? 
No – student to submit letter of appeal and include appropriate supporting documentation.

Referral:
Dr. Catherine Buyarski, Vice Provost for Advising and Student Success

Form? 
No – student to submit letter of appeal and include appropriate supporting documentation.

Referral:
Dr. Michael Messner, Director, Student Success Programs

Form? 
No – student to submit letter of appeal and include appropriate supporting documentation.

Referral:
Dr. Michael Messner, Director, Student Success Programs

Form? 
No – student to submit letter of appeal and include appropriate supporting documentation.

Referral:
Dr. Michael Messner, Director, Student Success Programs

Form? 
Yes - Residency Waiver Form



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