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Academic Processes

Academic Regulations Committee (ARC)
Find information on Academic Regulations Committee (ARC) petition process including guidelines, academic reinstatement, and forms.

Change of Campus
As of July 1st 2020, it is no longer necessary to receive approval from the Office of Undergraduate Studies to process a change of campus (e.g., the change of institution form is discontinued). Read more.

Degree Progression Policies
Students may elect to graduate with two majors or two baccalaureate degrees to meet their educational goals. Information for students choosing to pursue a double major or dual degree can be found in this section.

Exceptions for University Requirements
In the event any student experiences circumstances that prevent them from meeting a university requirement for undergraduate graduation, students may work with their academic advisor to request a wavier or substitution to satisfy the requirement.

USF Policy/Regulation Exceptions and Appeals

This request form is used when the student is requesting an exception to: allow more than 45 credits from credit-by-exam, allow more than 14 non-degree seeking credits to be transferred in. This request form is also used when the student is requesting an appeal to: college’s decision on degree progression policy, college’s decision on academic disruption, college’s decision on ARC petition. This form is also used to recommend a posthumous or in memoriam degree. Please note: a college staff member must initiate the form on behalf of the student.

Leadership Studies Minor Declaration Form
Students who are interested in declaring the Leadership Studies minor should complete this form and submit it to the Office of Undergraduate Studies either in person on by email (email address located on the form).

Major Declaration
Find information on how to declare a major.

Major Reselection
Check out information on changing majors due to reselection.

Transient Enrollment/Cross Enrollment
Students wishing to take courses at an institution outside of the University of South Florida must follow the Transient Enrollment/Cross Enrollment procedures listed in this section.