GSSP Exception Request Form

This form can be submitted by submitted by Directors of Graduate Programs (DGP) or Graduate Services Coordinators (GSC) only.


Please complete the Graduate Student Support Plan (GSSP) Exception Request form for review and approval by the Graduate School. Exception requests are evaluated for one semester at a time only. Students should have a completed and approved Graduate Plan of Work (GPOW) or Degree Audit before any request is evaluated.


You are encouraged to attach supporting documentation, but please do not upload specific medical information so that we can remain in compliance with HIPAA.


Submission Deadline: Friday before Census Day each semester


Please contact us at gradschool-gssp@ncsu.edu for questions.

 
 
 

Please enter student name as "Last Name, First Name" format

 
 

Select from the list of Academic Programs.

 
 

Please select the term for which GSSP Exception is needed

 

If the degree audit has not been completed and reviewed by the department, please do not submit a GSSP exception request. Work with the student to ensure review and completion as soon as possible. This will help the graduate school evaluate the time needed to complete the degree.

 

Enter [Semester/Year] format. Enter "Fall 2025" for expected graduation in December 2025 and "Spring 2026" for expected graduation in May 2026.

 

Select all appointments or Fellowship active for the requested semester

 

You can select multiple funding source if a student is split-funded. Please click on all funding source for the GA appt.

 

Additional information will be requested based on selected category

 
 

Upload any supporting documentation such as timelines or benchmarks for completion.

Drop your files here