Waiving Required Course


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Updated May 19, 2009

200.13 – Waiving a Required Course

Some required courses may be waived if students can demonstrate that they have mastered the course content prior to enrollment.Students are encouraged to apply for waivers to avoid duplication of their previous educational experience.A waiver allows a student to move to a more advanced level in the same content area. No credit is awarded for waived courses; credits must be made up by taking electives. The transcript will indicate when a waived course has met a requirement. Alternatively, a student may elect to apply for transfer credit (see 200.12).Students must submit waiver forms to the Office of Academic Support Services by the posted deadline in order for the request to be considered. The appropriate Chair, in consultation with the appropriate Chair, has the discretion to waive a course requirement. The Associate Dean, in consultation with the appropriate Chair, has the discretion to alter course selection after the posted deadline.

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