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Petition for Overload of Credit (SBS)

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Use this petition to request enrollment in more than 19 credits. Requirements: Cumulative GPA of at least 2.75; no unresolved …

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Petition for Late Withdrawal (SBS)

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Petition for Late Pass/Fail (SBS)

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This petition is for students who are requesting a change to elective P/F grading after the deadline has passed. Late …

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Petition for Late Add (SBS)

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