The CBS Scholastics Committee is a group of faculty and staff who meet regularly to make decisions regarding students’ requests for policy exemptions. The committee only reviews written requests and does not meet with students individually, so it is important to make your written request as complete as possible.
To petition the CBS Scholastics Committee:
- Download the Academic Policy Petition (PDF).
- Provide a typed explanation of your request in the Request and Reason/Explanation fields on the petition form (attach a separate sheet if necessary)
- Submit documentation in support of your request based on the table below
- Email the petition form, explanation, and any supporting documentation to cbssc@umn.edu.
- You will receive a decision regarding your request via email from the CBS Scholastics Committee
- The Committee meets every week September through May
- The Committee meets every three weeks June through August
- You will receive a decision regarding your request via email from the CBS Scholastics Committee
You must request permission from the CBS Scholastics Committee to make requirement substitutions within your CBS major, to request exceptions to University policies, and to make changes to your registration if the cancel/add deadlines for the semester have passed.
Please include the appropriate documentation for your petition based on the table below. You can find the Medical Supplement online through One Stop. Failure to submit appropriate documentation may delay the review of your petition and/or result in the denial of your petition. Your documentation can be returned to you upon request.
Type of request | Required documentation |
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Adding a course or courses |
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Attempt a course for the third time |
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Changing directed research registration |
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Changing grade basis |
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Changing sections of a course |
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Exceptions/petitions to liberal education requirements |
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Exceptions to major requirements and/or substituting courses in your CBS major |
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Readmission after and absences of greater than 5 years |
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Reinstatement after suspension |
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Reinstating former degree requirements |
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Request to move to most current requirements in a major |
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Request to exceed the 20 credit maximum course load per semester (fall, spring only) |
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Withdrawing from a course or courses |
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Special circumstances
Students should be aware that help is available when unexpected situations arise. Many students face extenuating circumstances at some point in their undergraduate careers, which can make it more challenging to keep a healthy balance between academics, personal life, and work. CBS advisors are committed to helping students find ways to successfully overcome these challenges and make whatever changes are needed for maintaining personal well-being and academic achievement. In some cases, it may be necessary for students to limit their course load, seek Incomplete grades in courses, take a temporary leave of absence, or gain assistance from one of the following resources: