Exception Petitions

The exceptions process allows students to petition for exceptions to specific academic rules and regulations. Exception petitions are considered by the Professional Education and/or College Exception Committees.  Some petitions also require a decision from the University Exceptions Committee.   

Types of Exceptions

College & University Decisions

  • Readmission
  • Late withdraw from courses (Current Semester or Previous Semester)
  • Late add/drop of courses
  • Medical Withdraw
  • Change Credit to Audit or Audit to Credit

Professional Education Unit Exceptions Decisions

  • Any request that does not align with policies set by ILTPC for Teacher Education (Teacher Education Application, Standardized Tests, etc...)
  • Prior to submitting an exception form, you must have the signatures listed on the form (i.e, Academic Advisor and/or Program Chair).

Exception Guidelines/Procedures

  1. Complete exception form (see list of forms and types of exceptions below)
  2. Attach necessary documentation with required signatures from academic advisor/program chair
  3. Submit form to Director of Advising for the College of Education, Emily Stevens by mail, in person, or email:

    Mail: Wichita State University - College of Education Advising
    1845 Fairmount St., Box 131
    Wichita, KS 67260-0131

    Email: ced.advising@wichita.edu

    In Person: Corbin Education Center, 107

How to Improve Your Request for an Exception

The request for an exception to a college or university regulation is a request for special consideration. The obligation to clearly and completely present the case rests with the student. Exceptions are never automatically granted. Do not treat this request as a trivial or casual event.

The guidelines offered here are suggestions for improving your chances of getting approval of your request.

Seek advice:

  • Schedule an appointment with your academic advisor or your faculty advisor to discuss your case. If the request involves a specific course, discuss it with the instructor. Some requests can be strengthened if accompanied by the instructor's endorsement.

Fill out the form appropriately:

  • In Part I, state WHAT you are requesting (e.g., readmission, late drop, etc).
  • In Part II, clearly state WHY you are requesting the exception. Demonstrate why, your situation, the rule or the requirement should be waived.
  • Attach documents that support your case. For example, in the case of an illness, attach medical documentation.

Undergraduate Exception Forms

All requests must be signed by an advisor with supporting documentation.

» University Exceptions Form (PDF)

  • For exceptions requesting: readmission to the University, late add/withdrawal, medical withdrawal or any other exception request to University policy

» Curriculum Exception Form (PDF)

  • For exceptions requesting: admission to Teacher Education program, max attempts of courses, remediation of Licensure Capstone or any other exception request to Teacher Education program policy 

» Out of District Placement Exception Form (PDF)

  • For exceptions requesting an out of district clinical placement for student teaching

» Change of Clinical Placement, University Supervisor, or Success Coach Exception Form (PDF)

  • For exceptions requesting a change of university supervisor or clinical placement for student teaching

Program Chairs 

Graduate Exception Form

All requests must be signed by an advisor with supporting documentation.

» Graduate School Exception Form (PDF)

  • For exception requests from graduate students in the College of Education

 

Submission Deadlines for ALL Exceptions

The deadline for submitting petitions for exceptions, across all colleges, is Monday, ten days prior to the University Exceptions Council (UEC) meeting, except in the month of January, which has been extended two days because of the Holiday Shutdown. Results will be emailed to the student by the Monday following the UEC meeting.

  • Monday, August 3, 2026
  • Tuesday, September 8, 2026
  • Monday, October 5, 2026
  • Monday, November 9, 2026
  • Monday, November 30, 2026
  • Monday, January 4, 2027 
  • Monday, February 8, 2027
  • Monday, March 15, 2027
  • Monday, April 5, 2027
  • Monday, May 3, 2027
  • Monday, June 7, 2027
  • Tuesday, July 6, 2027