how to request course substituion

How to Request a Course Substitution.

• 1. Log into your student portal.
• 2. Click on Tools located on the left side.
• 3. Click Request a Course Substitution under Registration. NOTE: It is also advisable that you have a copy of your program evaluation/degree progress ...
• 4. Complete your demographic information, including your name, ID #, your MC3 email, your phone number and today’s date.
• 5. Indicate which degree program you are in (A.A., A.S., etc..) as well as the catalog year. NOTE: You can find this information by logging into ...

Full Answer

How do I substitute a course for a required course?

A course substitution request is made when a student desires to substitute one course for a required course when a clear relationship exists between the two. This form may also be used for a complete replacement of a Liberty course requirement. Make your selection. Either the second or third option, based on your request

How much credit do I need for a replacement course?

The replacement course should fulfill at least 2/3 of the credit requirement of the required course in the program. A graduate course is not able to be applied to an undergraduate program.

What if my transfer course is equivalent to a Liberty requirement?

Resident Transfer Students: If you think a transfer course is equivalent to a Liberty requirement, please visit the LU Transfer Suite to have your transfer course reevaluated.

What is a major course substitution?

A course substitution is the process of receiving formal approval from an academic division to use one or more courses to satisfy specific course requirements in a major for an Associate Degree or Associate Degree for Transfer at Fullerton College.

What is academic substitution?

General Information A substitution is when a specific course or requirement is being met by applying the course indicated to replace the requirement. Substitutions cannot be made for General Education Requirements (GER).

What is a course substitution request?

A course substitution request is made when a student desires to substitute one course for a required course when a clear relationship exists between the two. This form may also be used for a complete replacement of a Liberty course requirement.

How many credits are required for a replacement course?

(Consult your Advisor for more information). The replacement course should fulfill at least 2/3 of the credit requirement of the required course in the program.

What is SOE in engineering?

School of Engineering (SOE) Majors: For its major courses and other required courses found on the right-side of the Degree Completion Plan, this school utilizes a different course substitution form and process.

Can you count lower level courses as upper level?

A lower-level course substituting for an upper-level requirement is not able to count toward the number of upper-level hours required. Changing programs or breaking enrollment may nullify the request.

What is a college course waiver? What is a college course substitution?

A course waiver is an exemption from a required course, which may be granted due to prior training, education, work experience, or with substantial documentation for a disability-related reason. Students will still need to take a class that fulfills the missing credits.

Why I was requesting a course substitution

When I was in my previous major, students had the option between taking a discrete mathematics class or a discrete structures class to fulfill one of their major requirements. I chose to take the discrete structures class to fulfill that requirement and passed the class.

How can I figure out if a course can be substituted?

In my previous major, the discrete structures and discrete mathematics courses were treated as course equivalencies for students, so I was able to show that these courses were similar enough that other departments accepted them as equivalencies.

Fill out the form from the registrar or department office

The first official step to take when figuring out how to request a course substitution or course waiver in college is to go to the college registrar or department for your major and locate the course substitution/course waiver form.

Meet with the department advisor

Once a student determines that they have a case for filing a course substitution or waiver, they will need to meet with their department advisor or send an email detailing their request. In my case, I sent an email that stated why I was requesting a course substitution and that listed out the shared topics between the two classes.

Contact the dean of the department, if required

In some cases, the student may have to contact the dean of their department in addition to contacting their advisor to determine if they can get a course substitution or course waiver.

Summary of how to request a college course waiver or course substitution

A course waiver exempts a student from taking a required class, though they will still need to take a different class to fulfill the credit requirements

How to request a course substitution?

Follow the steps below to obtain a course substitution: 1 Gather sufficient documentation and justification to warrant a substitution. Course substitution requests must include a description of the course to be substituted and explanation of how it meets the content and spirit of the requirement. 2 Review your documentation with an academic advisor. Work with the advisor to complete the Petition for Course Substitution form . If the advisor believes the request merits further consideration, your student's petition will be forwarded to the appropriate academic dean.

How long does it take for a college to make a decision on a petition?

The Academic Deans will make a decision on the request (usually within 1 week) and inform the Office of the College Registrar. You will receive an email from the College Registrar once your petition has been received and processed.

Instructions for Submitting Requests for Course Substitutions & Waivers Online

If you need to initiate a course substitution or waiver, please contact your Academic Advisor . All requests will need to be submitted by your academic advisor through the online portal to officially petition for review of your degree requirements.

Course Substitution and Waivers Portal

If you need to initiate a course substitution or waiver, please contact your Academic Advisor . All requests will need to be submitted by your academic advisor through the online portal to officially petition for review of your degree requirements.

Information

A student is expected to satisfy all University degree requirements (such as General Education, First-Year Seminar and Engagement, United States Cultures and International Cultures, Writing Across the Curriculum) that were in effect when the student first scheduled a class after his/her admission or most recent re-enrollment as a degree candidate.

Guidelines for Considering Courses

The course to be substituted should be in the same area as the required course or in a closely related area.

Student Action

When working on your academic plans, discuss the possibility of a substitution with an adviser. Ideally, permission for a substitution should be obtained before you enroll in the course you wish to substitute.

Preparation

In meeting graduation requirements, it is sometimes necessary to substitute one course for another. See more information on Course Substitutions in the “Academic Regulations” section of the Undergraduate Catalog.

Student Responsibilities

Before submission of this electronic substitution request, the details of the request should first be discussed with your primary advisor. Complete the request and the mandatory detailed justification section with applicable information. A clear and detailed justification will expedite the review process.

Cross Cultural Awareness Restrictions

Check the Undergraduate Academic Catalog for the CCA student learning outcome.

Transferring Credits

An Approval of Credits to Be Earned at Another School (PDF) must be submitted prior to enrolling at another institution. Courses taken at two-year institutions cannot be used to substitute for 3000 or higher level courses. Course substitutions are not permitted in situations where Academic Forgiveness has been previously applied.

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Can you substitute a course at Nova?

However, sometimes it is appropriate to substitute a course taken at NOVA or a transferred course in for a required course. Course substitutions should be made only if the resulting substitution maintains the integrity of the program. Check the student’s Degree Progress Report before initiating a Substitution Request.

Description

The purpose of this form is to request a substitution or waiver of a course or program requirement.

Processing

The academic advisor will review the form for completion and appropriate documentation and forward the form to the appropriate faculty member.