Can I petition for an exception to any PhD rules as special circumstances arise?
A student with special needs or circumstances may petition to receive an exception to any Ph. D. degree requirement(s) itemized in this document. Such a petition, submitted in writing, must be successively approved by the student’s Ph.D. Advisory Committee (if appointed), the Graduate Committee of the Department, and, if appropriate, to the Graduate College. The petition must clearly specify the exception requested, with detailed justification, and the modified requirement that will substitute for the original (e.g., different timetables or courses). If appropriate the Grad Liaison must approve the petition before it goes to the graduate college (Pg 4. III. G.; PhD Program Requirements).
