Major Standing Students

This is a tutorial to explain the Course Substitution form. This form is used to write a request to change a course on your plan of study. This form is used to request a course change that is within the same discipline, or subject area. For example, if you need to request to change a course from Communication (COM) to Communication (COM), a course substitution form is needed.

To access the form go to oakland.edu/bis/major-standing-students/. Then, click on course change form. You will need to log in with your user ID and password. Next, click on course substitution form. In the request area, clearly write your request that includes the course rubric and number, the title, and the credits. For example: ADD COM 2000 (4 CREDITS) PUBLIC SPEAKING, DROP COM 3300 (4 CREDITS) MULTICULTURAL COMMUNICATION. This request needs to fit on one line, so shorten the titles as needed. In the rationale area, clearly explain the reason for your request and why the new course is a good choice for you. Next, click on your adviser's name.

This form will be routed to your adviser first so that they can review your request and add any comments to your form to support you. Last, click on submit. Your form will be reviewed by the advising office and you will be notified via email. Things to consider: check for prerequisites, check the credits to ensure that they are equal amounts, and check the registration link to see if the new course is offered, if that's possible. If you have any questions, talk to your adviser!

This is a tutorial to explain the Petition of Exception process. This form is used to request to the university to change a degree requirement. Most often, this form is used to request a course change on your plan of study that is a different discipline, or subject area. For example, if you need to request to change a course from Biology (BIO) to Communication (COM), a petition of exception form is needed.

To access the form go to oakland.edu/bis/major-standing-students/. Then, click on course change form. You will need to log in with your user ID and password. Next, click on Petition of Exception. In the request area, clearly write your request that includes the course rubric and number, the title of the course, and the credits. For example: ADD BIO 3400 (4 CREDITS) GENETICS, DROP COM 3300 (4 CREDITS) MULTICULTURAL COMMUNICATION. This request needs to fit on one line, so shorten the titles as needed. In the rationale area, clearly explain the reason for your request and why the new course is a good choice for you. Next, click on your adviser’s name.

This form will be routed to your adviser first so that they can review your request and add any comments to your form to support you. Last, click on submit. Your form will then be reviewed by the faculty council committee during the next meeting and you will receive notification via email.

Some things to consider as you put in your request. Check for any required prerequisites. Check the credit amounts to ensure that they are equal. Check the registration link to see if the class is offered, if possible. If you have any questions, ask your adviser!