All Miami students have the right to petition any academic regulation or action, however it should be understood that, generally, petitions are approved only if verifiable, extenuating circumstances exist. All petitions except those concerning university requirements or individual department requirements should be submitted to Dr. Brian Kirkmeyer, Assistant Dean, 201 Bonham House. Dr. Kirkmeyer acts as the petitioner's advocate when the petition is heard at the divisional and university levels, therefore it is important that she have all the facts concerning the circumstances.

A signature of an adviser or instructor on the petition only indicates the adviser or instructor is aware of the petition. If the adviser ot instructor supports the petition or wishes to submit information about the petition, written comments should be submitted on or attached to the petition or communicated directly to Dr. Kirkmeyer.

The Academic calendar provides deadlines for schedule modifications.

Guidlines to petitioning

• Academic Suspension/Probation/Dismissal
• Change from credit/no credit to credit and vice versa after deadline
• Modifications of curriculum requirements
• Change of grade
• Approval of excess hours
• Changing a WF to WP

Any petition to waive suspension or hold dismissal in abeyance must include verification or some documentation of extenuating circumstances. If the reasons are medical, the dates and nature of the illness, treatment and effect on studies should be submitted by the Health Center or private physician. Psychological, emotional, or domestic problems must also be confirmed. Anonymous (social security number only) petitions are possible if partied involved need to be protected. Academic Probation, Suspension and Dismissal

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Credit/No Credit

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Any modification to curriculum requirements should start in your department of major. Contact the chair of your department for more details.

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A grade once reported may only be changed on the recommendation of the instructor with the approval of the dean of his or her division.

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The enrollment of excess credit hours requires the approval of the dean of the student's division. Petition forms may be picked up from room 123 Kreger.

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