1. Obtain a Petition for Modification or Waiver of the Graduate School Academic and Administrative Policies form (see left column under "Related Links") 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
  
  
• obtaining the instructor's verification/signature that graduate-level work was indeed completed for the 400-level course
  
  
• obtaining the department head's signature

3. Return form:

• to the Graduate School, 200 Boone Hall (fax 734-487-0050)
  
  
• prior to application for graduation

4. Remember:

• You may only have 9 hours of 400-level work on your program of study.
  
  
• Your final transcript will show a GR after the course number to designate that graduate work was completed.
  
  
• The course must be pre-approved by the Graduate School for graduate credit. 400-level independent study, special topics, or internship courses HAVE NOT been approved for graduate credit.
  
  
• There are several options available, but it is imperative that you act upon one of them early in your final term on campus. Options include:
  1. Extension of Stay
  2. Prepare for departure from USA
  3. Optional Practical Training
  4. Begin another degree program inside the USA
  5. Marriage to a US citizen
  6. Permanent employment with a US company
  Please see the Office of International Students Website for additional information.