University regulations are established to provide for the academic progress of students, the welfare of the community, and the orderly conduct of university affairs. Occasionally, exceptions are necessary to fulfill these goals. Individual students seeking exceptions to regulations should petition the appropriate committee or person. Petitions for exceptions to academic regulations should be directed to the Faculty Subcommittee on Administration (forms are available in the Registrar's Office or in the Office of Student Academic Services); petitions for exceptions to conservatory requirements should be directed to the Conservatory Committee on Administration (forms are available in the conservatory office); petitions concerning campus life should be directed to the Dean of Students; and petitions concerning business affairs should be sent to the Vice President for Business Affairs. Information concerning campus life or business affairs petitions may be obtained from the Dean of Students Office or Business Office, respectively.
Each petition must provide a clear and detailed statement of the exceptions requested and the reasons why the student believes the exception should be made. The student must review the petition with his or her faculty advisor who must sign and comment on the petition. Other parties, such as department chairs, course instructors, etc., should also be consulted when appropriate.
Petitions will be reviewed on a regular basis and the decisions are communicated directly to the student.
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