Course Waivers and Substitutions

The requirements for degrees, majors and certificates represent the faculty’s judgment of the minimum standards for knowledge and skills that you must meet in that academic field. On occasion, a waiver or substitution for a requirement may be appropriate under particular conditions unique to a specific student.

If you believe that your situation may warrant a waiver or substitution, you should first contact your academic adviser. Ultimately, all waivers and/or substitutions of major or minor requirements must be approved by the chair/head of your major/minor department.

The Authorization to Adjust GEP Requirements eform is generated by a student’s advisor and then submitted to the Associate Dean of University College for consideration.

In a doubtful case, the Associate Dean will contact the Dean, Chair, advisor, and/or instructor of the course before deciding to approve or deny the request. The completed eform will then be submitted to the Office of the Registrar and a copy sent to the chair or head of the department or equivalent unit of the student’s major.

Waivers and/or substitutions may be granted only with adequate cause and if they are consistent with UW-Stevens Point GEP guidelines. A waiver of part or all of a requirement does not reduce the total credits required for graduation.

Office of the Registrar
Room 101, Student Services Center (SSC)
1108 Fremont Street
Phone: 715-346-4301
Email: registrar@uwsp.edu
Web: www.uwsp.edu/regrec/