Request for Waiver or Special Permission

  • Before you submit this form:
    Special Waiver requests require the approval of your academic advisor. Please make sure that your advisor has seen and reviewed your request. You may do this by submitting your request to your advisor in print or by email, or you may choose to fill out this form with your advisor present. After the committee receives your request, your advisor will be notified to confirm their approval.

  • Complete all fields:
    Please fill out sections I, II, and III completely. Incomplete requests will not be considered.

  • Special exceptions:
    CMM115 and all foreign language courses are available to all Hillyer students and do not require special permission.
I. Personal Information:
U of H Email:
Note: all correspondence with the Academic Standing Committee will take place through this email. Please make sure the account is active and check it regularly.
Current Year: First Year
Second Year
Fifth Semester
Name:
Student ID:
Local/Campus Address:
Campus Phone:
Permanent Address:
Permanent Phone:
Academic Advisor
Advisor Email
II. Please indicate the nature of your request:
Waiver of last 30 credit rule
University policy is that the last 30 credits to be applied toward a degree must be taken at the University of Hartford.
Permission to take course outside of Hillyer
College policy is that students must have a 2.5 cumulative GPA and sophomore standing in order to take a course outside Hillyer. Students not meeting these criteria should use this form to request permission to take a course outside Hillyer.

Please enter course name and number:
Permission to take a second course outside of Hillyer
College policy is that sophomores with a 2.5 cumulative GPA may take only 1 course outside Hillyer. Students with at least a 2.5 cumulative GPA should use this form to request permission to take a second course outside Hillyer.

Please enter course name and number for both courses:
Permission to take core course (English, History, Mathematics, Academic Strategies, Biology) at another school
College policy is that all core courses must be taken at the University of Hartford. Please consult with the appropriate Hillyer College department chairperson before submitting this request.
Waiver of required core or distribution course
College policy is that all core and distribution area requirements be completed as described in the University Bulletin. Additional University forms are needed for this particular request. Please consult with the appropriate Hillyer College department chairperson before submitting this request.
Other

III. In the space below, please explain the reasons for your request. Your response should answer the following questions:

A. What is the title of the course (or courses) you intend to take and the names of the department and college offering the course?
B. Does Hillyer College offer an equivalent course or subject area?
C. Do you have a high enough GPA to take an outside course in this department?
D. What are the pre-requisites for this course? If so, have you fulfilled them?
E. Why do you need to take this course now rather than after your sophomore year?
F. Does this course require special skills (e.g., in doing higher mathematics, writing long research papers, etc.) that you have obtained in other classes?

If you need help answering any of these questions, please consult the Undergraduate Bulletin or meet with your advisor. To view the Undergraduate Bulletin online, click here.