Please read carefully and sign below.The Clark School of Engineering takes requests for exceptions to policy very seriously. The committee will consider exceptions topolicy only in rare and extraordinary circumstances. The School of Engineering does not make exceptions for poor judgment. Therefore, it is the responsibility of the student to present a persuasive argument that details the rare and extraordinary circumstancessurrounding the need for an exception.
You will need supporting documentation from professors, advisors, and/or doctors, as required for all requests. The supporting documentation must include a detailed explanation and be on letterhead OR e-mailed to eng_exception@umd.edu. All documentation will be kept confidential. My signature certifies I have read the information above and understand the requirements of submission. STUDENT SIGNATURE________________________________________________________DATE_______________
Enroll for more than:
18 credits (spr & fall) 8 credits (summer) 4 credits (winter)
Repeat Policy: Enroll in a course for the third time: For any course in which a grade is given, only two attempts are permitted. Include, in your statement of justification, a strategy for passingand a graduation plan indicating repeat credits and how it will impact benchmarks. See www.eng.umd.edu/advising/advising_degree-plan.html
Course: Section: Previous attempts-semesters: Previous grades:
Repeat Policy: Exceed the 18 repeat credit limit You are limited to 18 total credits of repeated course work at UMCP. Include, in your statement of justification, a strategy for passing and agraduation plan indicating the number of repeat credits needed and how it will impact benchmarks. See www.eng.umd.edu/advising/advising_degree-plan.html
Course: Current repeat credits used (includes current registration):
Register for a time conflict List both courses, section numbers, and include official support from the instructor of the class you would be missing. Official support must besent to eng_exception@umd.edu for the petition to be reviewed.
Course: Section: Course: Section:
Late add of a course List both courses, section numbers, and include official support from the instructor of the class you would be missing. Official support must be emailed to eng_exception@umd.edu for the petition to be reviewed.
Late drop of a course This is a request to withdraw from a course after the last day to drop with a “W.” NOTE: If you are receiving financial aid, live on campus,are an international student or an athlete, dropping below 12 credits may affect your financial aid status, housing for the following semester,visa status, athletic eligibility, and/or health insurance. Check with the appropriate office before taking this action. Include in your statementof justification the extenuating circumstances leading to your request for this exception.
Course: Section: Last date of course attendance:
Drop more than four credits Please ask your instructor to submit detailed documentation of your attendance and any grades (tests, quizzes, homework, etc.) for each course to eng_exception@umd.edu. NOTE: If you are receiving financial aid, live on campus, are an international student or an athlete, droppingbelow 12 credits may affect your financial aid status, housing for the following semester, visa status, athletic eligibility, and/or health insurance.Check with the appropriate office before taking this action. Include in your statement of justification the extenuating circumstances leading toyour request for this exception.
