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Hankamer School of Business Petition Process

TypeFormWhere to Submit FormConditionsEstimated Time for Review
AuditEmail your advisorN/AMay not be taken for subsequent credit; Approval of instructor requiredApproximately 2-3 business days
Concurrent EnrollmentN/AN/APermitted in Summer only; No approval necessaryN/A
Course DropCourse Drop Request FormComplete form onlineForm to be used after last day to drop without advisor’s approval until last day to dropApproximately 1-2 business days
Course SubstitutionEmail your advisorN/AVaries according to circumstancesApproximately two weeks
Graduate Course as UndergraduateGraduate-Level Course Petition FormProfessor of graduate class signs it electronically; submit it electronically to the Undergraduate Programs OfficeSee form for conditions; May not count towards both Undergraduate and Graduate degree requirementsApproximately 2-3 business days
OverloadEmail your advisorN/A

• 19 hours - “B” average on all courses and for immediately preceding semester or 3.25 GPA for preceding semester or last term senior;

• 20-21 hours must meet above criteria and receive special approval

Approximately 2-3 business days
Pass/FailEmail your advisorN/ANot in Major or Minor or basic degree requirementsApproximately 2-3 business days
Repeat of a “C” or HigherN/AN/ANot allowed in the Business SchoolN/A
Reschedule Final ExamsHSB Petition to Reschedule Final ExamComplete and submit to Foster 130 or email to Victoria_Grubic@baylor.edu for approval before contacting professor about changing exam

3 or more exams scheduled on the same day.

For consideration, this form must be completed and submitted by the last day of class before final exams begin. Otherwise, consideration will only be given to specific time conflicts.

Approximately 2-3 business days
Special StudiesHSB Special Studies Request FormComplete form; Obtain Department Chair Signature; turn into Undergraduate Programs Office (Foster 130)Requires Department Chair and Dean’s approval; Department must provide course numberApproximately 3-4 business days
Suspension & Policy AppealsEmail reason for request with any supporting information or documentation to HSBAppealCommittee@baylor.eduEmail request only; No appeals may be made in person or by phoneStudent must document in writing so all members of the committee can reviewApproximately 5-12 business days
Transferring Over 15 HoursEmail your advisorN/AUp to five courses may be transferred post-matriculationApproximately 2-3 business days

For questions regarding the petition process, contact HSBUndergraduatePrograms@baylor.edu.

Hankamer School of Business

Paul L. Foster Campus for Business and Innovation
1621 S 3rd St.
Waco, TX 76706

One Bear Place #98001
Waco, TX 76798

(254) 710-3411
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