Major Standing Students

This form is used to submit a course change on your plan of study or request a change to departmental policy, through a petition of exception.

To submit a request:

1. Select the link to access the university forms webpage: https://www.oakland.edu/uts/forms/
2. Scroll down to U and find the Undergraduate Petition of Exception Request and select the form. Sign in with your NetID and password if prompted.
3. Select I am a student.
4. Enter your Grizzly ID and review the student information that appears. If your major is listed incorrectly or you have more than one major, enter the correct information in the designated field. 
5. To request a course change: in the Request for Petition section, identify the course you would like to add and the course you would like to remove from your BIS Plan of Study. Include the subject code, course number, title, and number of credits for each course. Example: ADD COM 2000- Public Speaking (4 credits) and DROP COM 3300- Communication, and Belonging (4 credits).
   • To request a departmental policy exception: in the Request for Petition section, include the specific request you are asking for. Example: I am requesting to include 8 previously completed credits on my BIS plan of study. Then also include the courses you are wishing to have applied to the plan.
6. In the Reason for Petition section, provide a rationale for your request. Explain why you are requesting the course change and how the replacement course supports your academic or career goals.
7. Leave the Petition Code and Departmental/University Petition of Exception fields blank.
8. Review the Student Agreement, select I Agree, and click Next Page.
9. ***If you have other supporting documentation you can attach it to this form*** This will not apply to all requests.
10. Confirm that [email protected] appears in the Route To field. If [email protected] does not automatically appear update the address. Or, follow the detailed routing instructions provided on the form. or contact your BIS adviser.
11. Select Submit. Your request will be routed to the BIS academic advising email for review, and you will be notified of the decision by email. 

Things to consider: Before submitting your request, 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!

You should continue to take your classes that have been approved on your Plan of Study. You may find your Plan of Study on your Progress to Degree via MySAIL.

Schedule a graduation audit with your BIS adviser the semester before you intend to graduate. Be sure to Apply to Graduate and check Graduation Application Deadlines. 

If you plan to attend the commencement ceremony, be sure to review the information about the required Commencement Fair.