Academic Advising Center

The last 30 credits applied to the degree must be UF credits. Participation in a UF-approved study abroad or exchange program is not considered a break in residence. However, students must see an advisor to be sure the degree audit accurately reflects this. You can petition to break residence if you have extenuating circumstances preventing you from completing the coursework at UF (on campus or online) that can be documented.

If you are seeking a major change to a CLAS major that you are currently off-track for and/or completion of the requested major places you beyond your timely graduation term due to documentable special circumstances you may submit this petition after speaking with an advisor.

Students will need to petition to continue in their CLAS major if they have been off-track for two consecutive terms or if they have had two unsuccessful attempts of a required course for their major.

Off-track two consecutive terms: CLAS students are expected to get on track for their major within two tracking semesters. Failure to do so generally results in students having to change their major. However, if you’ve had extenuating circumstances that can be documented, then you can petition for one additional semester to get on track for your major.

Two unsuccessful attempts of required course(s) for major: CLAS students are expected to complete required courses for their major within two attempts, including grades of W. Failure to do so generally results in students having to change their major. However, if you’ve had extenuating circumstances that can be documented, then you can petition for a third attempt on a required course. Please be aware of the repeat surcharge on third attempts.

You will need to outline the reason(s) that you are off-track in your major/have not completed a major course within two attempts. Be sure to articulate why you would like to remain in the major. Please also describe any changes that will support your success in future semesters.

This type of petition is only available after the term’s drop deadline through the last day of courses. View the university’s dates and deadlines.

Students who missed the drop deadline and have extenuating circumstances that prevented them from dropping course(s) before the deadline or who have had extenuating circumstances occur after the drop deadline that will prevent them from successfully completing their courses may petition for a drop or full-term withdrawal after the deadline through the last day of classes.

This petition cannot be used to drop courses from prior semesters. If you are seeking a drop for a previous semester, please speak with an advisor.

Students may not be enrolled at both UF and another institution during Fall or Spring (Spring or Summer for IA students, any term of UF Online students). Students can petition this requirement if there are extenuating circumstances that prevent them from taking their coursework at UF.

If you have already used your available drops and would like to request an additional drop, you may submit this petition before the drop deadline. Please be aware of the petition submission deadlines around the drop deadline (typically 3:00 p.m. ET on the drop deadline).

You should continue to attend/participate in your class(es) in the event the petition is not approved.

Be aware that if your petition is approved, you are still fee liable for the course(s). If you wish to attempt a petition for a refund of fees, you must complete a University Petition or Medical Petition depending on your circumstances. This is a separate university-level petition completed after this initial college-level petition.

Examples of reasons that DO NOT warrant an exception for an additional drop include: failing the course, busy with extracurricular activities or work, failure to check prerequisites prior to the end of drop/add, registered for too many hours, need to protect GPA, failure to attend class, transferring to another school, professor suggested dropping, changed major and no longer need the class.

CLAS students who started at UF as freshmen (regardless of incoming credits from AICE, AP, CLEP, IB, dual enrollment) are typically expected to graduate in four years or eight (fall/spring) semesters if attending full-time. Transfer students are typically expected to graduate in six (fall/spring) semesters if attending full-time. If you want to change your major, add a minor(s), or complete a dual degree or double major that will require additional time, you can petition for a graduation extension if you have a clear educational objective and/or extenuating circumstances preventing you from completing your degree on time. However, be aware of the excess hour surcharge that may apply depending on your situation.

If you do not see your reason for petitioning on this form, meet with an advisor to discuss your situation. The advisor will help you determine if using this process is appropriate or make other recommendations. If the advisor agrees this is the correct process, they will instruct you on the information you need to provide before submitting. Examples of “other” may include but are not limited to: 1) petitioning to change the grading in a class from standard grading to S/U after the published S/U deadline (please be aware this is only approved in extreme cases that are well documented), 2) changing your Catalog year, 3) taking more than the two flexible learning classes to apply toward your degree.