Modifications and Exceptions to Academic Regulations
Any student may petition the university for a waiver of or other exception to any academic policy or regulation.
The petition should include a clear and convincing justification for the action requested as well as appropriate documentation, such as syllabi or catalog course descriptions of the courses in question.
Students in the College of Arts and Sciences (CAS), the College of Business and Economics (CBE), and Ka Haka 'Ula O Ke'elikolani College of Hawaiian Language should use the Request for Modification of Academic Requirement.
Students in the College of Agriculture, Forestry, and Natural Resource Management (CAFNRM) use the corresponding form available from the college's dean's office.
Petition a Requirement for a Major or Minor
You must fill out the Request for Modification of Academic Requirement form for your college and bring the petition to the chair of the department for approval. Bring the approved form to the Records Office and be sure to keep a copy for your personal records.
Petition a Requirement for a General Education or Graduation Requirement
You must fill out the Request for modification of Academic Requirement form for your college and bring the petition to the dean of your college for approval. Bring the approved form to the Records Office and be sure to keep a copy for your personal records.