College of Education - Exception Request

College of Education Student Success Center

McWhinnie Hall, room 100

Phone: 307-766-2230

Email: edquest@uwyo.edu

IMPORTANT INFORMATION

This form is for requesting an exception to a specific College of Education degree requirement. For each request submit a separate form with supporting documentation. Submitting this form does not guarantee approval. You will be notified by email (UWyo account) of the decision within 15 working days.


You will be required to attach a typed letter explaining the reason for the exception. Additional documents may also be required.

  • If you are requesting a course substitution you must also provide information about the course, such as a course syllabus, a course description or other relevant documentation. If you are substituting a course from another institution you must provide an unofficial copy of your transcripts, such as a screenshot.
  • If you are requesting an exception to a GPA requirement you must provide evidence of progress in the current semester's coursework. In WyoCourses use the Print Grades button on the Grades pages to generate a document that can be saved as a PDF. In the print dialogue, select Save as PDF for the Destination, save the document to your computer, then attach it to this form.

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Phone

Your uwyo.edu student email is required.


What is the purpose of this exemption request?*

Please explain the purpose of your request.

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If taken from somewhere other than the University of Wyoming, type in the name, e.g. University of Northern Colorado.

University of Wyoming
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Ex: Advanced Instructional Methods - EDUC 3640

How many credits are associated with the course you want to use in your program?

What is the required UW course that will be substituted?


Letter of Explanation - Required

Attach a typed letter explaining the reason for the exception, saved as a PDF. Files in other formats will delay processing.

  • If you are requesting a course substitution you must also provide information about the course, such as a course syllabus, a course description or other relevant documentation. If you are substituting a course from another institution you must provide an unofficial copy of your transcripts, such as a screenshot.
  • Include your name, major and W# in the letter


If you are requesting an exception to a GPA requirement you must provide evidence of progress in the current semester's coursework. In WyoCourses use the Print Grades button on the Grades pages to generate a document that can be saved as a PDF. In the print dialogue, select Save as PDF for the Destination, save the document to your computer, then attach it to this form.

You may attach more than one document to this form.

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