1. Obtain a Petition for Modification or Waiver of the Graduate School Academic and Administrative Policies form from:

• the Graduate School, 200 Boone Hall or
  
  
• the Office of Records and Registration, 303 Pierce Hall or
  
  

2. Complete the form by:

• signing it
  
  
• indicating why so many courses were needed in an independent study or special topics format
  
  
• indicating how many credits of any one type of special coursework and how many overall credits of special coursework is on your program of study
  
  
• obtaining the graduate program coordinator/advisor's signature

3. Return form:

• to the Office of Records and Registration
  
  
• prior to application for graduation

4. Remember:

• You may have a MAXIMUM OF 6 HOURS of each of the special courses (thesis, independent study, special topics, seminar, workshop, etc.) on your program of study.
  
  
• You may have no more than 12 HOURS OF ANY COMBINATION of special courses.