This form is used to request an exception to University Graduate Education academic policies.
Before completing this form contact your college to determine what additional documentation may be required, whether your request is due by a specific date, and where to submit your request.
An Academic Advisor, Plan Level Coordinator (PLC), or Director of Graduate Studies will need to fill out Parts 3 and 4.
View the Academic Policy Exception Request (for Graduate and Departmental Master's)
Privacy notice: The information on this form will be used to consider the request you are making. It will be viewable by University staff with a business need in order to take action on your request. You are not legally required to submit this information, however declining to submit the information will prevent the University from accurately reviewing your request and taking action.
Use this form if...
If you are a graduate or departmental master’s student and want to petition one of the following policies:
- S/N grades more than ⅓.
- Transfer units over 40%.
- Double counting (2 Master’s, more than 8 units in common) - not needed for Regent approved dual, joint or integrated programs.
- 4xxx units (9 maximum).
- 12 units non-degree.
Don't use this form if...
- You are not a Graduate Student.