University Studies

Forms for University Studies Students

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Form Name Description

Academic Appeals Process and Petition

Appeal to the University Academic Appeals Committee to allow a student put on suspension to return to classes. Requires NON-medical extenuating circumstances.  
Academic Success Agreement Agreement between student and advisor to improve academic performance.
Authorization for Release of Academic Information (FERPA) Allows your advisors and other authorized university officials to discuss information in your academic records with persons you specify. Access to form is through Hokie Spa > FERPA.
Authorization to Take Courses at Another Institution Requests permission to take courses at another institution and receive credit for an equivalent course at VT. (Not needed for VCCS institutions)
Education Abroad: Authorization to take courses elsewhere Requests permission to take classes abroad and receive transfer credit at VT.
Course Withdrawal Request Requests a status of Course Withdrawal (CW) for a particular class in place of a grade. Can be applied to 6 credit-hours of classes maximum.
Final Exam Change Request Requests a change in the time of a final exam that is NOT a common-time exam. Requires having either 3 or more exams scheduled to begin within 24 hours, or 2 or more exams with times that conflict.
Overhours Request Requests permission to take more than 19 credit hours.
Petition to Drop a Course after the Deadline Requests permission for a late drop (extraordinary circumstances are required for this request to be granted).
Resignation/Withdrawal Requests permission to drop ALL classes.
Undergraduate Research/Independent Study Request approval for UG Research and Independent Study courses. 

 

Other Forms:

Forms for requesting Generated ID numbers, Certifications, in-state residency, and academic transcripts are available from the Registrar's website.