Petition for Exception
Graduate students may petition for exceptions to certain procedures, rules, policies, and requirements. The Graduate Student Petition for Exception forms are available in school offices or on the Graduate School website www.unco.edu/grad/forms/GS2008.pdf. When petitioning for an exception to a rule, policy or requirement, the student will explain how the exception would enhance the academic program, allow the continuation of a productive academic program, allow recovery from lost opportunity due to health or traumatic events or allow the student to profit from unique educational opportunities impeded by Graduate School regulations. When requesting an extension of program time limit, the student will describe specific steps, proposed scheduling and evidence of progress toward completing program requirements. Signatures of the program advisor and school director indicating approval of and support for the request will be required on this form prior to submitting the request to the Graduate School.