Policies & Procedures
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This page includes a comprehensive list of academic policies, procedures, and resources across the university.
Academic Difficulty and Appeals
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Additional Semester Appeal
If you need to stay longer than 8 terms, you’ll need to submit this request form (unless you are a transfer student who has been granted a 9th and 10th semester).
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Nontraditional Readmission Appeal
How to appeal for readmission when you have been out of school five or more years.
Courses
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Overload
How to request permission to enroll in more than 18 hours for fall/spring and 9 hours for summer.
Registration
Grades & Credits
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Transfer Credit
Check the Transfer Admitted Student Checklist for more about understanding your credit.
Attendance, Grading and Examination
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Religious Observance
How to request an excuse based on religious observances through the Equal Opportunity and Compliance Office.
How Tos
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Declare Majors & Minors
To declare a major or minor, schedule a meeting with your assigned Academic Advisor.