Course Substitution Request

Course Substitution Request
Students: Please complete all required items identified by the red asterisk (*). In the Course to be Replaced field, please indicate the course that is currently on your degree audit that you need a substitution for. You also have the option of suggesting a course or requirement as a substitution in the Requested Replacement Course field. Please Note: Academic Departments make final determinations on substitutions.

Also, please select the primary reason for the substitution.

Graduation Issue refers to a situation where the course you originally needed is not scheduled to be offered again before you graduate. This should only be the case if you are within two semesters of graduating.

Course No Longer Exists refers to a situation in which you are on an older degree plan that requires courses that are no longer being offered.

You would choose Updating Program Catalog if you recently updated to a new catalog a need to substitute a course you are currently taking for a course on the new major.

Finally, please indicate the person who recommended that you complete this form. We need this information to ensure that person knows that you submitted the form.
Student Name*

First NameLast Name
Student Email*
example@my.nelson.edu
Program or Minor Substitution Applies To*
Course to be Replaced*
Course Code and Course Title
Requested Replacement Course (Optional)
Course Code and Course Title
Reason for Substitution Request
Reason for Substitution Request*
Which semester do you need the course substitution for?*
Additional Comment or Explanation
Please list the name of the person who recommended that you complete this form. *
I request permission to make a course substitution in my program of studies. I understand that this request will change the curricular content of my program. I accept responsibility for those changes including any deficiencies in knowledge and skills.
Student Signature*

Clear
Please enter complete signature. Forms with incomplete signatures will be rejected.
You must complete all required fields above or your request cannot be processed.
Upon clicking Submit, the Registrar's Office will process your request within the next 3-5 business days. You will receive notification as soon as the request is reviewed and completed by the appropriate Department Chair or Dean. If you have questions, please email us at registrar@nelson.edu.
- Registrar's Office Use Only
  
  Send to the Program Coordinator or Department Chair of the academic program the student is pursuing.
- Program Coordinator or Department Chair Email
  example@my.nelson.edu
- YesNo
- Tie subbed course in Transcript MaintenanceAdd to Document TrackingAdd course to student schedule (if necessary)
- YesNo
- Registrar's Email
- Program Coordinator or Department Chair Approval
- {studentName} requests permission to make a substitution in their program of studies.
  
  Please review the request and complete the items below. The student may have suggested a course or requirement as a substitutionary course above, but the final decision is the Department's and should be entered in the Recommended Course Substitution field below.
  
  Once all required fields are entered, click Submit.
- Course to be Replaced
  Course Code and Course Title
- Recommended Course Substitution
  Course Code and Course Title
- Program Coordinator or Department Chair Email
  example@nelson.edu
- Program Coordinator or Department Chair
  
  First NameLast NameSuffix
- Comments/Notes
- Approved: Program Coordinator or Department Chair
  
  Clear
- Should be Empty: