Graduate petitions
Petition process for academic policy exceptions
Petitions offer an exception to a university policy. Petitions are handled differently for graduate students.
Students may petition their academic program to request exceptions to program policies. Contact your academic advisor regarding the specific process for your program.
Graduate student petitions
Refund of fees petitions
Graduate students who are petitioning for only a refund of fees should submit a University Petition using the following directions:
- Carefully follow the instructions on the University Petition Form. Students must attach a one-page typed statement in 12 pt. font outlining the pertinent issues that led to the petition. All submitted documentation is subject to verification. Submission of false, forged or fraudulent information will result in judicial sanction.
- Students who are petitioning to receive a refund should submit the Instructor Statement Form. Students complete the top portion of the form, and the faculty member or instructor completes the bottom of the form. If the instructor is no longer at UF, the department chair may complete the forms.
- Students should complete the required interview with their major department regarding the nature of their petition. The major department will provide a signed statement using the Interviewing Officer Statement Form. Students may be able to arrange a phone interview if no longer in the area.
- Submit all forms and the supporting documentation at one time to the Office of the University Registrar via the secure document upload.
- Remember to keep a copy! The documents you submit will remain permanently on file with the university; they will not be returned.
Note: If petitioning for a waiver of the Repeat Course Surcharge for financial hardship, the instructor statement and interviewing officer forms are not necessary. However, students must provide financial documentation proving an unmet or outstanding financial need, such as the UF Office of Student Financial Aid and Scholarships’ Student Financial Statement.
Petition review process
The University Student Petitions Committee meets each Tuesday. Petition forms and supporting documentation should be submitted by 5 p.m. the previous Friday. Due to the large number of requests, it may take 1-2 weeks before the petition is reviewed.
Petition status and results
Students should monitor their petition status for updates, requests for additional documents and petition decisions at One.UF.
Specific Warrington program information
MS Marketing Program, Master of Science in Management and Master of International Business follows the college’s rules regarding petitions. Please find below program specific guidance for petitions.
To petition for an exception to a Heavener School of Business enforced policies, you must submit a college petition. Petitions should be succinct and accompanied with supporting documentation. It is recommended that you meet with an advisor to discuss your petition before submitting to be sure this is the correct procedure for your request. Not all petitions will be approved.
Examples of petitions include:
- Admit/Remain in Heavener below 3.0 tracking GPA
- Universal Tracking extension
- Probation extension
- Registration exceptions
- Additional and/or late drop request (during current term)
- Prerequisite waiver
- Repeat course request
- A fall in-person registration request
- Register for more than 18 credits in a term
- Course substitution request including
- Professional communication
- Internship (ex. SPM4941 substitution for GEB4941 for BA/HH dual degree students)
- Requirement Waiver
- Other
For program-specific information about petitions, please visit your cohort’s MBA Community page.
The MSISOM | MSBA Petition form is used to request an exception to a program level policy. The petition will require you to provide a comprehensive description of your request. You must also provide appropriate documentation. The petition committee meets twice per month and will provide a decision or request for more information by email.
Email Megan Buttel with any questions about registration.
Email Kelly Herring with any questions about petitions.
Students accepted into the MS-ISOM program are placed in a concentration based on preferences chosen in their application for admissions. We offer three concentrations – Data Science, Information Technology, and Supply Chain Management.
Students who would like to switch into an alternate concentration must complete the petition below. Concentration changes will be approved on a space-available basis. If approved, you will be required to make an appointment with your advisor to discuss the changes in your particular course plan.
Email Courtney Mack with any questions about petitions.