Course Substitution Petitions
You can submit petitions to modify ߣߣÊÓƵ Plan or Global ߣߣÊÓƵ Plan course requirements.
ߣߣÊÓƵ Plan Petitions
Petitioning Process
Students may submit a petition to the Office of Liberal Education in order to receive ߣߣÊÓƵ Plan (Perspectives Areas, Signature Inquiry, Knowledge in Action) or Global ߣߣÊÓƵ Plan (pre-2023 Foundations, Capstones, or Thematic Sequence) credit. These may be courses transferred from another institution, study abroad experiences, self-designed experiences, or courses taken at ߣߣÊÓƵ that have not received ߣߣÊÓƵ Plan designation.
What Can Be Petitioned
ߣߣÊÓƵ Plan (after 2023)
- Perspectives Area courses
- Signature Inquiries
- Senior Capstones (not self-designed).
Global ߣߣÊÓƵ Plan (pre-2023)
- Foundation courses
- Thematic Sequence course substitutions
- Senior Capstones (not self-designed)
Petition Timeline
All components of the proposal must be turned in before it will be reviewed by the University Director of Liberal Education. Allow 7-10 business days for reviews. A careful review of this website and the description and specific requirements of the ߣߣÊÓƵ Plan that pertains to you may also be helpful in determining whether or not the course(s) you are petitioning fit the spirit of the ߣߣÊÓƵ Plan.
What Can I Petition?
The following petitions are available for submission. Please allow 7-10 days for a response.
Design Your Senior Capstone
Collaborate with a faculty advisor to create a course of study reflecting on the culmination of your liberal education.
Veterans Portfolio Option
The Prior Learning Assessment Portfolio provides an opportunity to waive specific ߣߣÊÓƵ Plan requirements.
Design Your Thematic Sequence
In direct collaboration with a faculty advisor, create a Thematic Sequence reflective of requirements and goals represented by the Global ߣߣÊÓƵ Plan and relevant to students' specific academic, professional, and social concerns.
Experiential Learning Petition
This petition provides students with the opportunity to utilize a unique “beyond the classroom” experience beyond those that are currently offered.
Contact Us
Office of Liberal Education
315 A, B Laws Hall
Oxford, OH 45056