{"id":103031,"date":"2024-01-25T13:23:00","date_gmt":"2024-01-25T18:23:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/engineering.jhu.edu\/ug-academic\/?page_id=103031"},"modified":"2026-05-05T10:01:11","modified_gmt":"2026-05-05T14:01:11","slug":"requests","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/engineering.jhu.edu\/ug-academic\/advising\/current-students\/requests\/","title":{"rendered":"Forms and Requests"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>[et_pb_section fb_built=&#8221;1&#8243; fullwidth=&#8221;on&#8221; admin_label=&#8221;Interior Hero&#8221; module_class=&#8221;sfly_interior_hero_1 sfly_marketing&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.22.2&#8243; background_color=&#8221;#12122d&#8221; background_enable_image=&#8221;off&#8221; saved_tabs=&#8221;all&#8221; locked=&#8221;off&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_fullwidth_post_title _builder_version=&#8221;4.22.2&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][\/et_pb_fullwidth_post_title][\/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=&#8221;1&#8243; 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saved_tabs=&#8221;all&#8221; locked=&#8221;off&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p>This page contains policies and instructions for making changes and requesting exceptions to your program of study, registration, grading, and degree requirements.<\/p>\n<p><strong>After submitting any request, please allow at least 3-5 business days to receive a response.<\/strong>\u00a0During that period, additional emails to your individual academic advisor or the WSE Advising office <strong>will not<\/strong> speed up the response time.<\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text disabled_on=&#8221;on|on|on&#8221; admin_label=&#8221;Mobile-Only Navigation&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; text_font=&#8221;||||||||&#8221; disabled=&#8221;on&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<strong>Degree\/ Program: <\/strong><!-- UNDER REVISION<a href=\"#addmajor\">Add a major<\/a>\u00a0 |\u00a0 <a href=\"#addminor\">Add a minor<\/a>\u00a0 |\u00a0 <a href=\"#swap\">Swap major<\/a>\u00a0 |\u00a0 <a href=\"#swap\">Swap degree type<\/a>\u00a0 |\u00a0 <a href=\"#drop\">Drop major or minor<\/a> --> \u00a0 |\u00a0 <a href=\"#sew\">Request a substitution, exception, or waiver<\/a>\u00a0 |\u00a0 <a href=\"#graduation\">Apply for graduation<\/a><\/p>\n<p><strong>Registration:\u00a0<\/strong><a href=\"#addcourse\">Add a course<\/a>\u00a0 |\u00a0 <a href=\"#dropcourse\">Drop a course<\/a>\u00a0 |\u00a0 <a href=\"#withdrawcourse\">Withdraw from a course<\/a>\u00a0 |\u00a0 <a href=\"#retakecourse\">Retake a course<\/a>\u00a0 |\u00a0 <a href=\"#overload\">Request credit overload<\/a>\u00a0 |\u00a0 <a href=\"#cal\">Customized Academic Learning (CAL)<\/a><\/p>\n<p><strong>Grading:<\/strong> <a href=\"#su\">Request S\/U grade<\/a>\u00a0 |\u00a0 <a href=\"#incomplete\">Request incomplete grade<\/a><\/p>\n<p><strong>Course Transfers:<\/strong> <a href=\"#transfercourse\">Transfer course approval<\/a>\u00a0 |\u00a0 <a href=\"#writing\">Writing-Intensive evaluation<\/a>\u00a0 |\u00a0 \u00a0<a href=\"#idr\">Interdivisional registration<\/a>\u00a0 |\u00a0 <a href=\"#bsep\">Cross registration<\/a><\/p>\n<p><strong>Leaves of Absence:<\/strong> <a href=\"#ploa\">LOA (Personal Reasons)<\/a>\u00a0 |\u00a0 <a href=\"#mloa\">LOA (Medical Reasons)<\/a>[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][\/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=&#8221;1&#8243; disabled_on=&#8221;off|off|off&#8221; admin_label=&#8221;Program of Study Forms&#8221; module_id=&#8221;program&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.24.2&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; custom_padding=&#8221;|0px||||&#8221; border_width_bottom=&#8221;1px&#8221; border_color_bottom=&#8221;#002D72&#8243; locked=&#8221;off&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_row admin_label=&#8221;Intro (Program of Study)&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.24.0&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; custom_padding=&#8221;||24px|||&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_column type=&#8221;4_4&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.24.0&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_text admin_label=&#8221;Text&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.6&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<h2>Change Program of Study (Major or Minor)<\/h2>\n<p>Students who want to change their primary major, add another major, or add a minor within WSE should follow the steps below, depending on their reporting division.<\/p>\n<h3><strong>WSE Students<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>Current EN students should meet with their academic advisor to discuss their interests. After the meeting, complete the appropriate Online Form, <strong>Add a New Major\/Minor<\/strong> or <strong>Swap\/Drop Current Program of Study<\/strong>, in the <a href=\"https:\/\/sis.jhu.edu\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Student Information System (SIS)<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row admin_label=&#8221;Intro (Program of Study)&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.24.0&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; custom_padding=&#8221;||24px|||&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_column type=&#8221;4_4&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.24.0&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_text admin_label=&#8221;Text&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.6&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; hover_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221; sticky_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243;]<\/p>\n<h3><strong>KSAS Students<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>Current AS students should follow these steps:<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li>Consult with your KSAS Academic Advisor about your interest in switching to a WSE primary major or adding an additional WSE major or minor.<\/li>\n<li>Complete the appropriate Online Form, <strong>Add a New Major\/Minor<\/strong> or <strong>Swap\/Drop Current Program of Study<\/strong>, in the <a href=\"https:\/\/sis.jhu.edu\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Student Information System (SIS)<\/a>.<\/li>\n<li>Complete the <a href=\"https:\/\/forms.office.com\/Pages\/ResponsePage.aspx?id=OPSkn-axO0eAP4b4rt8N7P4DYLvD6-tFjEt733MG3QVUNjdEQ0VBVlUyUFkxUlpEWk0yOTI0MUFZVyQlQCN0PWcu\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">WSE POS Interest Form<\/a>\u00a0and upload a two-semester plan using <a href=\"https:\/\/livejohnshopkins.sharepoint.com\/:x:\/s\/WSEAdvisingOffice\/IQDWyX2DMhFHQJEi1zd5dT1wAQ5QZl50jfjObExDbt4miTw?e=yeviAg\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">this template (.xlsx)<\/a> reflecting your intended major or minor.<\/li>\n<li>Attend <a href=\"https:\/\/engineering.jhu.edu\/ug-academic\/advising\/drop-in\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">WSE Drop-In Advising<\/a> after submitting the interest form to review your materials with an OEA Academic Advisor. The Drop-In session will not exceed 15 minutes.<\/li>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Note:<\/strong>\u202fStudents\u202fparticipating\u202fin the Success Coaching program will not attend Drop-In Advising. Instead, they will work with their KSAS Academic Advisor\/Success Coach to coordinate a meeting with a WSE Academic Advisor\/Success Coach to review the WSE POS Interest Form.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Note:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/engineering.jhu.edu\/ug-academic\/advising\/drop-in\/\">WSE Drop-In Advising<\/a> is held between the first day through the last of classes during the Fall and Spring semesters. <strong>If WSE Drop-In Advising has concluded for the semester<\/strong>, you will receive a separate email connecting you with an advisor from OEA to make a 15-minute appointment to review your submitted materials.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<li>If required, attend any additional department meetings (e.g., <a href=\"https:\/\/engineering.jhu.edu\/ams\/academics\/undergraduate-studies\/undergraduate-major\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Applied Mathematics &amp; Statistics<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.cs.jhu.edu\/~joanne\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Computer Science<\/a>).<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<h4>Important Considerations<\/h4>\n<ul>\n<li>This complete process may take up to 10 business days. OEA cannot expedite any of the steps. Make sure to plan ahead, especially during peak registration periods.<\/li>\n<li>Any SIS Online form received will be <strong>removed after 30 days<\/strong> if you do not complete the steps outlined above.\u202f If you are still interested in making the POS change, a new SIS Online form will need to be submitted, and you will have to complete the remaining steps of the process.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][\/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=&#8221;1&#8243; admin_label=&#8221;Registration Forms and Requests&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.24.2&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; locked=&#8221;off&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_row admin_label=&#8221;Intro (Registration)&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.24.0&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; custom_padding=&#8221;||0px|||&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_column type=&#8221;4_4&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.24.0&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.6&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; custom_margin=&#8221;||14px|||&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<h2>Registration and Grading<\/h2>\n<p>Students may make changes to their enrollment record such as course adds, drops, and withdrawals through the\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/sis.jhu.edu\/sswf\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Student Information System (SIS) Self-Service<\/a> portal. 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global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<h4>Deadline<\/h4>\n<p>You must receive approval for a credit overload prior to registering for the additional credits.<\/p>\n<h4>Requirements<\/h4>\n<ul>\n<li>Students must be in good academic standing.<\/li>\n<li>First-year and new transfer students cannot request overloads until after their first semester grades have been posted in SIS.<\/li>\n<li>Students who have never successfully completed at least 15 credits in a term cannot ask to overload.<\/li>\n<li>Students cannot overload the semester immediately following academic probation.<\/li>\n<li>Students returning from a Leave of Absence (LOA) cannot overload the first semester upon their return.<\/li>\n<li>Students\u2019 most recent term GPA must be at least 3.0 to make a request.\n<ul style=\"display: block; padding-inline-start: 3em;\">\n<li>Additionally, students previously permitted to overload must have earned a 3.0 term GPA during the overload term.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h4>Overload Credit Limits<\/h4>\n<p>Overload limits are based on the maximum number of credits a student has taken in any previous term.<\/p>\n<div class=\"table-container\">\n<div class=\"header-row\">\n<h5 class=\"header-cell\"><span style=\"color: #ffffff;\">Previous Max<\/span><\/h5>\n<h5 class=\"header-cell\"><span style=\"color: #ffffff;\">Allowed Request<\/span><\/h5>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"odd-row\">\n<p class=\"content-cell\">15\/15.5 credits<\/p>\n<p class=\"content-cell\">19.5 credits<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"even-row\">\n<p class=\"content-cell\">16\/16.5 credits<\/p>\n<p class=\"content-cell\">20.5 credits<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"odd-row\">\n<p class=\"content-cell\">17\/17.5 credits<\/p>\n<p class=\"content-cell\">21.5 credits<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"even-row\">\n<p class=\"content-cell\">18\/18.5 credits<\/p>\n<p class=\"content-cell\">22.5 credits<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"odd-row\">\n<p class=\"content-cell\">19\/19.5 credits or more<\/p>\n<p class=\"content-cell\">23.5 credits<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p><strong>Approvals for overloads will not exceed 23.5 credits<\/strong>. The only exception to this is Peabody Double Degree (PYDD) students who are allowed to take a maximum of 25 credits per term.<\/p>\n<h4>Submission Instructions<\/h4>\n<p>Submit the <a href=\"https:\/\/forms.office.com\/r\/AB5qYAVQVh\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">credit overload request form<\/a>. Make sure to provide a detailed explanation of your reason for overload and how you plan to manage the course workload.<\/p>\n<p>You will receive an email within 3-5 business days indicating whether your request has been approved or denied.<\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_toggle][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row column_structure=&#8221;1_4,3_4&#8243; admin_label=&#8221;Add Customized Academic Learning (CAL)&#8221; module_id=&#8221;cal&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.24.2&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;11c9b8f6-aef9-42f3-b033-46b2f702ed34&#8243; border_width_bottom=&#8221;1px&#8221; locked=&#8221;off&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_column type=&#8221;1_4&#8243; admin_label=&#8221;Title&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.24.0&#8243; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221; custom_padding__hover=&#8221;|||&#8221;][et_pb_blurb title=&#8221;Add Customized Academic Learning (CAL)&#8221; icon_placement=&#8221;left&#8221; image_icon_width=&#8221;60px&#8221; admin_label=&#8221;Title&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.24.2&#8243; header_level=&#8221;h2&#8243; header_font=&#8221;|700|||||||&#8221; header_text_align=&#8221;left&#8221; body_font=&#8221;||on||||||&#8221; body_font_size=&#8221;0.9em&#8221; body_line_height=&#8221;1.3em&#8221; custom_padding=&#8221;||10px||false|false&#8221; link_option_url_new_window=&#8221;on&#8221; custom_css_main_element=&#8221;h2{font-family:%22proxima nova%22,sans-serif!important}&#8221; icon_font_size=&#8221;60px&#8221; locked=&#8221;off&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p><span>Enroll in research, independent study, or an internship for academic credit.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_blurb][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=&#8221;3_4&#8243; admin_label=&#8221;Instructions&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.24.0&#8243; custom_padding=&#8221;|||2em|false|false&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221; custom_padding__hover=&#8221;|||&#8221;][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.6&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; custom_margin=&#8221;||0.5em||false|false&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p>Customized Academic Learning may consist of research, independent study, or internship. These registration instructions are for <em>after<\/em> you have already identified and confirmed the details of your CAL. <a href=\"\/advising\/current-students\/cal\">Read more about CAL opportunities, requirements, and policies<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_toggle title=&#8221;How to register for CAL in WSE (updated in April 2026 for Summer 2026 and Fall 2026 actions)&#8221; disabled_on=&#8221;off|off|off&#8221; admin_label=&#8221;How-To Toggle&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.6&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; title_font_size=&#8221;18px&#8221; custom_css_main_element=&#8221;h4{text-transform:none;||  font-weight:600!important;||font-size:1em!important;}&#8221; global_module=&#8221;119942&#8243; saved_tabs=&#8221;all&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<h4>Deadline<\/h4>\n<p>In the Fall or Spring semesters, you may add Customized Academic Learning (CAL) in\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/sis.jhu.edu\/sswf\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">SIS Self-Service<\/a>\u00a0until\u00a0<strong>the end of the 4th week of classes<\/strong>. Adjustments to existing enrollments for CAL in WSE may be made until the end of the 6th week of classes. The Registrar provides the\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/studentaffairs.jhu.edu\/registrar\/students\/registration\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">exact date of these deadlines<\/a>\u00a0for each term.<\/p>\n<h4>Submission Instructions<\/h4>\n<ol>\n<li>Download the\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/engineering.jhu.edu\/ug-academic\/worksheet-for-customized-academic-learning-in-wse-summer-2026-and-fall-2026\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Worksheet for CAL in WSE Form<\/a> and review the questions you will be required to answer in SIS: Customized Academic Learning in EN.<\/li>\n<li>Meet with your faculty sponsor to review your CAL plan and intended form responses; come to agreement on the plan.<\/li>\n<li>Complete and submit Customized Academic Learning in EN online form in SIS (available from the Registration link).<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<h4>Faculty Sponsor<\/h4>\n<p>Under the most recent Customized Academic Learning policy published in the <a href=\"https:\/\/e-catalogue.jhu.edu\/ksas-wse\/undergraduate-policies\/academic-policies\/registration-policies\/#calinwsetext\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Catalogue<\/a>, \u201cAcademic credit for CAL must be sponsored by a full-time member of the JHU faculty.\u201d Additional details about faculty sponsors are included on the Worksheet for CAL in WSE<\/p>\n<h4>Credit Limits<\/h4>\n<p>If adding the requested number of CAL credits will place you in an overload of your term credit limits, your term CAL limits, or your academic year CAL limits, your academic advisor or the Associate Dean of your advising office will be notified that they must review the request and determine if the overload will be approved. You do not need to obtain this approval before submitting your form, the notification will occur automatically in the processing of your enrollment.<\/p>\n<p>WSE students are permitted to earn up to 12 CAL credits per academic year with a maximum of 6 credits in any one semester or summer (Sessions I and II combined). KSAS students are permitted to earn up to 6 CAL credits per academic year with a maximum of 3 credits in any one semester or summer (Sessions I and II combined). <a href=\"https:\/\/e-catalogue.jhu.edu\/ksas-wse\/undergraduate-policies\/academic-policies\/registration-policies\/#creditpoliciestext\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Overall term credit limits<\/a>\u00a0for WSE and KSAS students are outlined in the e-catalogue.<\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_toggle][et_pb_toggle title=&#8221;How to change an existing enrollment for CAL in  WSE or add CAL in WSE after the deadline (updated in March 2026 for Spring 2026 actions)&#8221; disabled_on=&#8221;off|off|off&#8221; admin_label=&#8221;How-To Toggle&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.6&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; title_font_size=&#8221;18px&#8221; global_module=&#8221;105135&#8243; saved_tabs=&#8221;all&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<h4>Deadline<\/h4>\n<p>In the Fall or Spring semesters, you may add Customized Academic Learning (CAL) in\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/sis.jhu.edu\/sswf\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">SIS Self-Service<\/a>\u00a0until\u00a0<strong>the end of the 4th week of classes<\/strong>. Adjustments to existing enrollments for CAL in WSE may be made until the end of the 6th week of classes. The Registrar provides the\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/studentaffairs.jhu.edu\/registrar\/students\/registration\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">exact date of these deadlines<\/a>\u00a0for each term.<\/p>\n<h4>Submission Instructions<\/h4>\n<ol>\n<li>Download the\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/engineering.jhu.edu\/ug-academic\/worksheet-for-customized-academic-learning-in-wse-form-spring-2026-changes-and-late-adds\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Worksheet for CAL in WSE Form<\/a> and review the questions you will be required to answer in the CAL in WSE Form.<\/li>\n<li>Meet with your faculty sponsor to review your CAL plan and intended form responses; come to agreement on the plan.<\/li>\n<li>Complete and submit the\u00a0 <a href=\"https:\/\/jh.qualtrics.com\/jfe\/form\/SV_9B3LaNPQCQcDboi\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">CAL in WSE Form<\/a>. You will receive an email confirmation with a PDF of your answers. The email will also provide you with the next steps you must take regarding approval from your faculty sponsor and academic advisor, if required, prior to submitting a complete SEAM case for your revised or new CAL enrollment for Spring 2026. It is imperative that you follow those instructions, as incomplete SEAM cases will not be processed.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>Complete the Enrollment form for CAL in WSE. You may obtain the Enrollment form by requesting it through <a href=\"https:\/\/support.sis.jhu.edu\/find-answers\/records-and-registration\/independent-academic-work-research-internship-independent-study\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">SEAM Case<\/a> or from the Office of Engineering Advising.<\/p>\n<h4>Credit Limits<\/h4>\n<p>If adding the requested number of CAL credits will place you in an overload of your term credit limits, your term CAL limits, or your academic year CAL limits, your academic advisor or the Associate Dean of your advising office will be notified that they must review the request and determine if the overload will be approved. You do not need to obtain this approval before submitting your SEAM case, the notification will occur automatically in the processing of your enrollment.<\/p>\n<p>WSE students are permitted to earn up to 12 CAL credits per academic year with a maximum of 6 credits in any one semester or summer (Sessions I and II combined). KSAS students are permitted to earn up to 6 CAL credits per academic year with a maximum of 3 credits in any one semester or summer (Sessions I and II combined).\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/e-catalogue.jhu.edu\/ksas-wse\/undergraduate-policies\/academic-policies\/registration-policies\/#creditpoliciestext\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Overall term credit limits<\/a>\u00a0for WSE and KSAS students are outlined in the e-catalogue.<\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_toggle][et_pb_toggle title=&#8221;How to request an exception for a late CAL add&#8221; disabled_on=&#8221;on|on|on&#8221; admin_label=&#8221;Late exception How-To Toggle&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.25.0&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; title_font_size=&#8221;18px&#8221; disabled=&#8221;on&#8221; global_module=&#8221;105137&#8243; saved_tabs=&#8221;all&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p>If an extenuating circumstance prevented you from submitting your CAL request before the <a href=\"https:\/\/studentaffairs.jhu.edu\/registrar\/students\/registration\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">deadline<\/a>, you may request a late add of CAL with approval.<\/p>\n<h4>Submission Instructions<\/h4>\n<ol>\n<li>Download the <a href=\"https:\/\/engineering.jhu.edu\/ug-academic\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Fillable-IAW-Form.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"attachment noopener wp-att-103191\">Undergraduate Research, Independent Study, Internship and Departmental Thesis form<\/a> and complete the required information.<\/li>\n<li>Obtain an email approving the late CAL add from your faculty sponsor.<\/li>\n<li>Email your professional academic advisor. In your email, include\n<ol style=\"list-style-type: disc;\">\n<li>the faculty sponsor approval email<\/li>\n<li>a detailed explanation of the extenuating circumstances that necessitate a late CAL add<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/li>\n<li>If your professional academic advisor approves your request, log into <a href=\"https:\/\/support.sis.jhu.edu\/case-home\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">SEAM<\/a> and open a ticket. In your ticket, include:\n<ol style=\"list-style-type: disc;\">\n<li>both approval emails<\/li>\n<li>an explanation of why you missed the initial deadline<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<h4>Summer and Intersession<\/h4>\n<p>Summer and Intersession terms have differing deadlines and procedures for requesting CAL. Find your term on the <a href=\"https:\/\/studentaffairs.jhu.edu\/registrar\/students\/registration\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Registrar&#8217;s Undergraduate Registration page<\/a> and follow the instructions.<\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_toggle][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row column_structure=&#8221;1_4,3_4&#8243; admin_label=&#8221;Add a course&#8221; module_id=&#8221;addcourse&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.24.2&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;11c9b8f6-aef9-42f3-b033-46b2f702ed34&#8243; border_width_bottom=&#8221;1px&#8221; locked=&#8221;off&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_column type=&#8221;1_4&#8243; admin_label=&#8221;Title&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.24.0&#8243; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221; custom_padding__hover=&#8221;|||&#8221;][et_pb_blurb title=&#8221;Add a course&#8221; icon_placement=&#8221;left&#8221; image_icon_width=&#8221;60px&#8221; admin_label=&#8221;Title&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.24.0&#8243; header_level=&#8221;h2&#8243; header_font=&#8221;|700|||||||&#8221; header_text_align=&#8221;left&#8221; body_font=&#8221;||on||||||&#8221; body_font_size=&#8221;0.9em&#8221; body_line_height=&#8221;1.3em&#8221; custom_padding=&#8221;||10px||false|false&#8221; link_option_url_new_window=&#8221;on&#8221; custom_css_main_element=&#8221;h2{font-family:%22proxima nova%22,sans-serif!important}&#8221; icon_font_size=&#8221;60px&#8221; locked=&#8221;off&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p><span>Add a course to your schedule after the initial registration period.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_blurb][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=&#8221;3_4&#8243; admin_label=&#8221;Instructions&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.24.0&#8243; custom_padding=&#8221;|||2em|false|false&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221; custom_padding__hover=&#8221;|||&#8221;][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.24.0&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; custom_margin=&#8221;||0.5em||false|false&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p>You may choose to add a course to your schedule as long as the course is not filled, and registering for the class will not cause a credit overload. If adding a course will cause a credit overload, you must <a href=\"#overload\">submit a credit overload request<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_toggle title=&#8221;How to add a course&#8221; admin_label=&#8221;How-To Toggle&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.25.0&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; title_font_size=&#8221;18px&#8221; global_module=&#8221;105131&#8243; saved_tabs=&#8221;all&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<h4>Deadline<\/h4>\n<p>In the Fall and Spring semesters, you may add a course in <a class=\"inline_disabled external\" href=\"https:\/\/sis.jhu.edu\/sswf\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">SIS Self-Service <\/a>until <strong>the end of the second week of classes<\/strong>. Review the Registrar\u2019s Office website for the <a href=\"https:\/\/studentaffairs.jhu.edu\/registrar\/students\/registration\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">exact date of this deadline<\/a> for each term.<\/p>\n<h4>Submission Instructions<\/h4>\n<ol>\n<li><a class=\"inline_disabled external\" href=\"https:\/\/sis.jhu.edu\/sswf\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Log in to SIS<\/a>, then select\u00a0<strong>Registration \u2192 Add\/Drop Classes <\/strong>from the menu.<\/li>\n<li>Select the <strong>Add Class<\/strong> button.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>Your request will be processed immediately and be reflected in SIS.<\/p>\n<h4>Summer and Intersession<\/h4>\n<p>Summer and Intercession terms have different deadlines for adding a course. Find your term on the <a href=\"https:\/\/studentaffairs.jhu.edu\/registrar\/students\/registration\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Registrar&#8217;s Undergraduate Registration page<\/a> and follow the instructions.<\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_toggle][et_pb_toggle title=&#8221;How to request an exception for a late course add&#8221; admin_label=&#8221;Late exception How-To Toggle&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; title_font_size=&#8221;18px&#8221; global_module=&#8221;105133&#8243; saved_tabs=&#8221;all&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p>If an extenuating circumstance prevented you from adding a course before the <a href=\"https:\/\/studentaffairs.jhu.edu\/registrar\/students\/registration\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">deadline<\/a>, you may request a late add from the course instructor and your professional academic advisor. Late adds are exceptions to university policy and approval is not guaranteed.<\/p>\n<h4>Submission Instructions<\/h4>\n<ol>\n<li>Obtain an email approving the late add from the instructor of the course.<\/li>\n<li>Submit the\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/forms.office.com\/Pages\/ResponsePage.aspx?id=OPSkn-axO0eAP4b4rt8N7P4DYLvD6-tFjEt733MG3QVURExDNVFHRzlSU0o2SDBFVEJCVjlGSVkwOSQlQCN0PWcu\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Late Add, Drop, Withdrawal, and Change of Grade Request form<\/a>.<\/li>\n<li>If your professional academic advisor approves your request, log into <a href=\"https:\/\/support.sis.jhu.edu\/case-home\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">SEAM<\/a> and open a ticket. In your ticket, include:\n<ol style=\"list-style-type: disc;\">\n<li>the course name and number<\/li>\n<li>both approval emails<\/li>\n<li>an explanation of why you missed the initial deadline<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<h4>Summer and Intersession<\/h4>\n<p>Summer and Intersession terms have different deadlines for adding a course. Find your term on the <a href=\"https:\/\/studentaffairs.jhu.edu\/registrar\/students\/registration\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Registrar&#8217;s Undergraduate Registration page<\/a> and follow the instructions.<\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_toggle][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row column_structure=&#8221;1_4,3_4&#8243; admin_label=&#8221;Drop a course&#8221; module_id=&#8221;dropcourse&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.24.2&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;11c9b8f6-aef9-42f3-b033-46b2f702ed34&#8243; border_width_bottom=&#8221;1px&#8221; locked=&#8221;off&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_column type=&#8221;1_4&#8243; admin_label=&#8221;Title&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.24.0&#8243; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221; custom_padding__hover=&#8221;|||&#8221;][et_pb_blurb title=&#8221;Drop a course&#8221; icon_placement=&#8221;left&#8221; image_icon_width=&#8221;60px&#8221; admin_label=&#8221;Title&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.24.0&#8243; header_level=&#8221;h2&#8243; header_font=&#8221;|700|||||||&#8221; header_text_align=&#8221;left&#8221; body_font=&#8221;||on||||||&#8221; body_font_size=&#8221;0.9em&#8221; body_line_height=&#8221;1.3em&#8221; custom_padding=&#8221;||10px||false|false&#8221; link_option_url_new_window=&#8221;on&#8221; custom_css_main_element=&#8221;h2{font-family:%22proxima nova%22,sans-serif!important}&#8221; icon_font_size=&#8221;60px&#8221; locked=&#8221;off&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p><span>Drop a course from your schedule.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_blurb][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=&#8221;3_4&#8243; admin_label=&#8221;Instructions&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.24.0&#8243; custom_padding=&#8221;|||2em|false|false&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221; custom_padding__hover=&#8221;|||&#8221;][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.24.0&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; custom_margin=&#8221;||0.5em||false|false&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p>You may choose to drop a course from your schedule as long as you remain registered in a minimum of 12 credits after the drop.<\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_toggle title=&#8221;How to drop a course&#8221; admin_label=&#8221;How-To Toggle&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.24.3&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; title_font_size=&#8221;18px&#8221; global_module=&#8221;105139&#8243; saved_tabs=&#8221;all&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<h4>Deadline<\/h4>\n<p>In the Fall and Spring semesters, you may drop a course in <a class=\"inline_disabled external\" href=\"https:\/\/sis.jhu.edu\/sswf\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">SIS Self-Service<\/a> until the end of the sixth week. Dropping a course in the first two weeks of classes does not require approval. Dropping a course between the third week and deadline requires your professional academic advisor to release the hold in SIS.<\/p>\n<p>Review the Registrar\u2019s Office website for the <a href=\"https:\/\/studentaffairs.jhu.edu\/registrar\/students\/registration\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">exact date of this deadline<\/a> for each term.<\/p>\n<h4>Submission Instructions<\/h4>\n<ol>\n<li><a class=\"inline_disabled external\" href=\"https:\/\/sis.jhu.edu\/sswf\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Log in to SIS<\/a>, then select\u00a0<strong>Registration \u2192 Add\/Drop Classes <\/strong>from the menu.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Check the box<\/strong> next to each course you would like to drop.<\/li>\n<li>Select the <strong>Drop Class<\/strong> button.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<h4>Summer and Intersession<\/h4>\n<p>Summer and Intersession terms have different deadlines for dropping a course. Find your term on the <a href=\"https:\/\/studentaffairs.jhu.edu\/registrar\/students\/registration\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Registrar&#8217;s Undergraduate Registration page<\/a> and follow the instructions.<\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_toggle][et_pb_toggle title=&#8221;How to request an exception for a late course drop&#8221; admin_label=&#8221;Late exception How-To Toggle&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; title_font_size=&#8221;18px&#8221; global_module=&#8221;105141&#8243; saved_tabs=&#8221;all&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p>If an extenuating circumstance prevented you from dropping a course before the <a href=\"https:\/\/studentaffairs.jhu.edu\/registrar\/students\/registration\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">deadline<\/a>, you may request a late drop with approval. Late drops are rarely approved. Students must provide a genuine and substantiated extenuating circumstance in order for a late drop to be considered.<\/p>\n<h4>Submission Instructions<\/h4>\n<ol>\n<li>Submit the\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/forms.office.com\/Pages\/ResponsePage.aspx?id=OPSkn-axO0eAP4b4rt8N7P4DYLvD6-tFjEt733MG3QVURExDNVFHRzlSU0o2SDBFVEJCVjlGSVkwOSQlQCN0PWcu\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Late Add, Drop, Withdrawal, and Change of Grade Request form<\/a>.<\/li>\n<li>If your professional academic advisor approves your request, <a href=\"https:\/\/support.sis.jhu.edu\/case-home\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">log in to SEAM<\/a> and open a ticket. In your ticket, include:\n<ol style=\"list-style-type: disc;\">\n<li>the course name and number<\/li>\n<li>the approval email from your professional academic advisor<\/li>\n<li>an explanation of why you missed the initial deadline<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<h4>Summer and Intersession<\/h4>\n<p>Summer and Intersession terms have different deadlines for dropping a course. Find your term on the <a href=\"https:\/\/studentaffairs.jhu.edu\/registrar\/students\/registration\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Registrar&#8217;s Undergraduate Registration page<\/a> and follow the instructions.<\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_toggle][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row column_structure=&#8221;1_4,3_4&#8243; admin_label=&#8221;Request a Satisfactory \/ Unsatisfactory (S\/U) Grade&#8221; module_id=&#8221;su&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.24.2&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;11c9b8f6-aef9-42f3-b033-46b2f702ed34&#8243; border_width_bottom=&#8221;1px&#8221; locked=&#8221;off&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_column type=&#8221;1_4&#8243; admin_label=&#8221;Title&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.24.0&#8243; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221; custom_padding__hover=&#8221;|||&#8221;][et_pb_blurb title=&#8221;Request a Satisfactory \/ Unsatisfactory (S\/U) Grade&#8221; icon_placement=&#8221;left&#8221; image_icon_width=&#8221;60px&#8221; admin_label=&#8221;Title&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.24.0&#8243; header_level=&#8221;h2&#8243; header_font=&#8221;|700|||||||&#8221; header_text_align=&#8221;left&#8221; body_font=&#8221;||on||||||&#8221; body_font_size=&#8221;0.9em&#8221; body_line_height=&#8221;1.3em&#8221; custom_padding=&#8221;||10px||false|false&#8221; link_option_url_new_window=&#8221;on&#8221; custom_css_main_element=&#8221;h2{font-family:%22proxima nova%22,sans-serif!important}&#8221; icon_font_size=&#8221;60px&#8221; locked=&#8221;off&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p><span>Change the grading type of a course from letter scale to S\/U scale.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_blurb][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=&#8221;3_4&#8243; admin_label=&#8221;Instructions&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.24.0&#8243; custom_padding=&#8221;|||2em|false|false&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221; custom_padding__hover=&#8221;|||&#8221;][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.25.0&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; custom_margin=&#8221;||0.5em||false|false&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p>With approval from your professional academic advisor, you may change your recorded grade in a course from letter scale to Satisfactory\/Unsatisfactory (S\/U).<\/p>\n<p>On the academic transcript, students who earn a grade of C- or above in a S\/U course receive Satisfactory credit and an S is recorded on the academic record. Students who earn a grade below C- in a S\/U course receive no credit and a U is recorded on the academic record. <strong>S\/U grades have no effect on a student\u2019s grade point average.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Read the <a href=\"https:\/\/e-catalogue.jhu.edu\/ksas-wse\/undergraduate-policies\/academic-policies\/grading-policies\/#:~:text=Satisfactory\/Unsatisfactory%20Grades\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">full S\/U grading policy<\/a> in the e-catalogue.[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_toggle title=&#8221;How to request a change to S\/U grading&#8221; admin_label=&#8221;How-To Toggle&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.25.0&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; title_font_size=&#8221;18px&#8221; global_module=&#8221;105147&#8243; saved_tabs=&#8221;all&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<h4>Deadline<\/h4>\n<p>In the Fall and Spring semesters, you may change a course to S\/U grading\u00a0<strong>until the end of the 11th week of classes<\/strong>. The Registrar provides the <a href=\"https:\/\/studentaffairs.jhu.edu\/registrar\/students\/registration\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">exact date of this deadline<\/a> for each term.<\/p>\n<h4>Submission Instructions<\/h4>\n<ol>\n<li>Obtain an email approving the grade change from your professional academic advisor.<\/li>\n<li>If your professional academic advisor approves your request, <a href=\"https:\/\/support.sis.jhu.edu\/case-home\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">log in to SEAM<\/a> and open a ticket. In your ticket, include:\n<ol style=\"list-style-type: disc;\">\n<li>the course name and number<\/li>\n<li>the approval email from your professional academic advisor<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<h4>Summer and Intersession<\/h4>\n<p>Summer and Intersession terms have differing deadlines and procedures for requesting S\/U grading. Find your term on the <a href=\"https:\/\/studentaffairs.jhu.edu\/registrar\/students\/registration\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Registrar&#8217;s Undergraduate Registration page<\/a> and follow the instructions.<\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_toggle][et_pb_toggle title=&#8221;How to request an exception for a late grading method change&#8221; admin_label=&#8221;Late exception How-To Toggle&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; title_font_size=&#8221;18px&#8221; global_module=&#8221;105149&#8243; saved_tabs=&#8221;all&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p>If an extenuating circumstance prevented you from submitting your S\/U grading request before the <a href=\"https:\/\/studentaffairs.jhu.edu\/registrar\/students\/registration\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">deadline<\/a>, you may request a late grading method change with additional approval.<\/p>\n<h4>Submission Instructions<\/h4>\n<ol>\n<li>Submit the\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/forms.office.com\/Pages\/ResponsePage.aspx?id=OPSkn-axO0eAP4b4rt8N7P4DYLvD6-tFjEt733MG3QVURExDNVFHRzlSU0o2SDBFVEJCVjlGSVkwOSQlQCN0PWcu\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Late Add, Drop, Withdrawal, and Change of Grade Request form<\/a>.<\/li>\n<li>If your professional academic advisor approves your request, <a href=\"https:\/\/support.sis.jhu.edu\/case-home\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">log in to SEAM<\/a> and open a ticket. In your ticket, include:\n<ol style=\"list-style-type: disc;\">\n<li>the course name and number<\/li>\n<li>the approval email from your professional academic advisor<\/li>\n<li>an explanation of why you missed the initial deadline<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<h4>Summer and Intersession<\/h4>\n<p>Summer and Intersession terms have differing deadlines and procedures for requesting S\/U grading. Find your term on the <a href=\"https:\/\/studentaffairs.jhu.edu\/registrar\/students\/registration\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Registrar&#8217;s Undergraduate Registration page<\/a> and follow the instructions.<\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_toggle][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row column_structure=&#8221;1_4,3_4&#8243; admin_label=&#8221;Withdraw from a course&#8221; module_id=&#8221;withdrawcourse&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.24.2&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;11c9b8f6-aef9-42f3-b033-46b2f702ed34&#8243; border_width_bottom=&#8221;1px&#8221; locked=&#8221;off&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_column type=&#8221;1_4&#8243; admin_label=&#8221;Title&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.24.0&#8243; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221; custom_padding__hover=&#8221;|||&#8221;][et_pb_blurb title=&#8221;Withdraw from a course&#8221; icon_placement=&#8221;left&#8221; image_icon_width=&#8221;60px&#8221; admin_label=&#8221;Title&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.24.0&#8243; header_level=&#8221;h2&#8243; header_font=&#8221;|700|||||||&#8221; header_text_align=&#8221;left&#8221; body_font=&#8221;||on||||||&#8221; body_font_size=&#8221;0.9em&#8221; body_line_height=&#8221;1.3em&#8221; custom_padding=&#8221;||10px||false|false&#8221; link_option_url_new_window=&#8221;on&#8221; custom_css_main_element=&#8221;h2{font-family:%22proxima nova%22,sans-serif!important}&#8221; icon_font_size=&#8221;60px&#8221; locked=&#8221;off&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p><span>Withdraw from a course after the drop period.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_blurb][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=&#8221;3_4&#8243; admin_label=&#8221;Instructions&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.24.0&#8243; custom_padding=&#8221;|||2em|false|false&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221; custom_padding__hover=&#8221;|||&#8221;][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.25.0&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; custom_margin=&#8221;||0.5em||false|false&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p>If you do not believe you will pass a course and it is too late to drop it, you may want to withdraw from the course. You may choose to withdraw from a course as long as you remain registered in a minimum of 12 credits after the withdrawal. A withdrawal will result in a W on your transcript but will not affect your GPA.<\/p>\n<p>(Note: If you believe you will receive a <em>low but passing grade<\/em>, you may instead be able to <a href=\"#sugrade\">change the grading to Satisfactory\/Unsatisfactory (S\/U) credit<\/a>. S\/U courses do not affect your GPA.)<\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_toggle title=&#8221;How to withdraw from a course&#8221; admin_label=&#8221;How-To Toggle&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.24.3&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; title_font_size=&#8221;18px&#8221; global_module=&#8221;105143&#8243; saved_tabs=&#8221;all&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<h4>Deadline<\/h4>\n<p>In the Fall and Spring semesters, you may withdraw from a course <strong>between the end of the sixth week to end of the 11th week<\/strong> by submitting a SEAM ticket.<br \/>Review the Registrar\u2019s Office website for the <a href=\"https:\/\/studentaffairs.jhu.edu\/registrar\/students\/registration\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">exact date of this deadline<\/a> for each term.<\/p>\n<h4>Submission Instructions<\/h4>\n<ol>\n<li>Email your professional academic advisor to request approval for a withdrawal.<\/li>\n<li>If your professional academic advisor approves your request, <a href=\"https:\/\/support.sis.jhu.edu\/case-home\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">log in to SEAM<\/a> and open a ticket. In your ticket, include:\n<ol style=\"list-style-type: disc;\">\n<li>the course name and number<\/li>\n<li>the approval email from your professional academic advisor<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<h4>Summer and Intersession<\/h4>\n<p>Summer and Intersession terms have different deadlines for withdrawing from a course. Find your term on the <a href=\"https:\/\/studentaffairs.jhu.edu\/registrar\/students\/registration\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Registrar&#8217;s Undergraduate Registration page<\/a> and follow the instructions.<\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_toggle][et_pb_toggle title=&#8221;How to request an exception for a late withdrawal&#8221; admin_label=&#8221;Late exception How-To Toggle&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; title_font_size=&#8221;18px&#8221; global_module=&#8221;105145&#8243; saved_tabs=&#8221;all&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p>If an extenuating circumstance prevented you from withdrawing from a course before the <a href=\"https:\/\/studentaffairs.jhu.edu\/registrar\/students\/registration\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">deadline<\/a>, you may request a late withdrawal with approval. It is extremely rare to allow the late withdrawal of courses.<\/p>\n<h4>Submission Instructions<\/h4>\n<ol>\n<li>Submit the\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/forms.office.com\/Pages\/ResponsePage.aspx?id=OPSkn-axO0eAP4b4rt8N7P4DYLvD6-tFjEt733MG3QVURExDNVFHRzlSU0o2SDBFVEJCVjlGSVkwOSQlQCN0PWcu\" target=\"_blank\">Late Add, Drop, Withdrawal, and Change of Grade Request form<\/a>.<\/li>\n<li>If your professional academic advisor approves your request, <a href=\"https:\/\/support.sis.jhu.edu\/case-home\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">log in to SEAM<\/a> and open a ticket. In your ticket, include:\n<ol style=\"list-style-type: disc;\">\n<li>the course name and number<\/li>\n<li>the approval email from your professional academic advisor<\/li>\n<li>an explanation of why you missed the initial deadline<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<h4>Summer and Intersession<\/h4>\n<p>Summer and Intersession terms have different deadlines for withdrawing from a course. Find your term on the <a href=\"https:\/\/studentaffairs.jhu.edu\/registrar\/students\/registration\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Registrar&#8217;s Undergraduate Registration page<\/a> and follow the instructions.<\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_toggle][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row column_structure=&#8221;1_4,3_4&#8243; admin_label=&#8221;Retake a course&#8221; module_id=&#8221;retake&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.24.2&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;11c9b8f6-aef9-42f3-b033-46b2f702ed34&#8243; border_width_bottom=&#8221;1px&#8221; locked=&#8221;off&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_column type=&#8221;1_4&#8243; admin_label=&#8221;Title&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.24.0&#8243; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221; custom_padding__hover=&#8221;|||&#8221;][et_pb_blurb title=&#8221;Retake a course&#8221; use_icon=&#8221;on&#8221; icon_placement=&#8221;left&#8221; image_icon_width=&#8221;60px&#8221; admin_label=&#8221;Title&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.24.0&#8243; header_level=&#8221;h2&#8243; header_font=&#8221;|700|||||||&#8221; header_text_align=&#8221;left&#8221; body_font=&#8221;||on||||||&#8221; body_font_size=&#8221;0.9em&#8221; body_line_height=&#8221;1.3em&#8221; custom_padding=&#8221;||10px||false|false&#8221; link_option_url_new_window=&#8221;on&#8221; custom_css_main_element=&#8221;h2{font-family:%22proxima nova%22,sans-serif!important}&#8221; icon_font_size=&#8221;60px&#8221; locked=&#8221;off&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p><span>Retake a course to replace a previous grade.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_blurb][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=&#8221;3_4&#8243; admin_label=&#8221;Instructions&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.24.0&#8243; custom_padding=&#8221;|||2em|false|false&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221; custom_padding__hover=&#8221;|||&#8221;][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.25.0&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; custom_margin=&#8221;||0.5em||false|false&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p><span>Students may retake a course to absolve a grade of C+ or lower. A student may retake one course without electronic permission in SIS. Taking the same course a third time or retaking a different course requires permission of the student&#8217;s professional academic advisor. Read the <a href=\"https:\/\/e-catalogue.jhu.edu\/ksas-wse\/undergraduate-policies\/academic-policies\/registration-policies\/index.html#restrictionstext\">full retake policy<\/a> in the e-catalogue.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_toggle title=&#8221;How to retake the first course&#8221; admin_label=&#8221;How-To Toggle (Single Course)&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.24.3&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; title_font_size=&#8221;18px&#8221; global_module=&#8221;105153&#8243; saved_tabs=&#8221;all&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li><a class=\"inline_disabled external\" href=\"https:\/\/sis.jhu.edu\/sswf\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Log in to SIS<\/a>, then select <strong>Registration<\/strong><strong> \u2192 Add\/Drop Classes <\/strong>from the menu.<\/li>\n<li>Select the <strong>Add Class<\/strong>\u00a0button.<\/li>\n<li>Select the <strong>Submit<\/strong> button.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>Retaking your first course requires no additional approvals. Your request will process immediately and be reflected in SIS.<\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_toggle][et_pb_toggle title=&#8221;How to retake a second and\/or additional courses&#8221; admin_label=&#8221;How-To Toggle (Multiple Courses)&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.24.3&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; title_font_size=&#8221;18px&#8221; global_module=&#8221;105155&#8243; saved_tabs=&#8221;all&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p>If you have already retaken a course in a previous term and wish to retake a different course, or want to retake multiple courses at once, you must receive approval from your professional academic advisor.<\/p>\n<h4><\/h4>\n<h4>Submission Instructions<\/h4>\n<ol>\n<li>Email your professional academic advisor to request to retake a second and\/or additional course. In your email, include:\n<ol style=\"list-style-type: disc;\">\n<li>the course name and number<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/li>\n<li>If your professional academic advisor approves your request, <a class=\"inline_disabled external\" href=\"https:\/\/sis.jhu.edu\/sswf\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Log in to SIS<\/a>, then select <strong>Registration<\/strong><strong> \u2192 Add\/Drop Classes <\/strong>from the menu.<\/li>\n<li>Select the <strong>Add Class<\/strong>\u00a0button.<\/li>\n<li>Select the <strong>Submit<\/strong> button.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>[\/et_pb_toggle][et_pb_toggle title=&#8221;How to take the same course for a third time&#8221; admin_label=&#8221;How-To Toggle (3rd Retake)&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.24.3&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; title_font_size=&#8221;18px&#8221; global_module=&#8221;105157&#8243; saved_tabs=&#8221;all&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p>If you need to retake the same course for a third time, you must receive approval from your professional academic advisor.<\/p>\n<h4><\/h4>\n<h4>Submission Instructions<\/h4>\n<ol>\n<li>Email your professional academic advisor to request a third retake of the same course. In your email, include:\n<ol style=\"list-style-type: disc;\">\n<li>the course name and number<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/li>\n<li>If your professional academic advisor approves your request, <a href=\"https:\/\/support.sis.jhu.edu\/case-home\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">log in to SEAM<\/a> and open a ticket. In your ticket, include:\n<ol style=\"list-style-type: disc;\">\n<li>the course name and number<\/li>\n<li>the approval email from your professional academic advisor<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>[\/et_pb_toggle][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row column_structure=&#8221;1_4,3_4&#8243; admin_label=&#8221;Request an Incomplete Grade&#8221; module_id=&#8221;incomplete&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.24.2&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;11c9b8f6-aef9-42f3-b033-46b2f702ed34&#8243; border_width_bottom=&#8221;1px&#8221; locked=&#8221;off&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_column type=&#8221;1_4&#8243; admin_label=&#8221;Title&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.24.0&#8243; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221; custom_padding__hover=&#8221;|||&#8221;][et_pb_blurb title=&#8221;Request Incomplete Grade&#8221; icon_placement=&#8221;left&#8221; image_icon_width=&#8221;60px&#8221; admin_label=&#8221;Title&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.24.0&#8243; header_level=&#8221;h2&#8243; header_font=&#8221;|700|||||||&#8221; header_text_align=&#8221;left&#8221; body_font=&#8221;||on||||||&#8221; body_font_size=&#8221;0.9em&#8221; body_line_height=&#8221;1.3em&#8221; custom_padding=&#8221;||10px||false|false&#8221; link_option_url_new_window=&#8221;on&#8221; custom_css_main_element=&#8221;h2{font-family:%22proxima nova%22,sans-serif!important}&#8221; icon_font_size=&#8221;60px&#8221; locked=&#8221;off&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p><span>Request a temporary grade of incomplete to finish coursework after the semester ends.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_blurb][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=&#8221;3_4&#8243; admin_label=&#8221;Instructions&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.24.0&#8243; custom_padding=&#8221;|||2em|false|false&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221; custom_padding__hover=&#8221;|||&#8221;][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.25.0&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; custom_margin=&#8221;||0.5em||false|false&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p>Students confronted with compelling circumstances beyond their control which interfere with the ability to complete their semester\u2019s work during a term may request an Incomplete grade (I) from their instructor. This temporary grade requires planning with and receiving approval from the course instructor.<\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_toggle title=&#8221;How to request an incomplete grade&#8221; admin_label=&#8221;How-To Toggle&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.25.0&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; title_font_size=&#8221;18px&#8221; global_module=&#8221;105151&#8243; saved_tabs=&#8221;all&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<h4>Deadline<\/h4>\n<p>The Incomplete Grade Contract form is open from the course withdrawal deadline to the last day of classes for the semester (not the last day of the final exams). You may initiate a request for an incomplete grade in <a class=\"inline_disabled external\" href=\"https:\/\/sis.jhu.edu\/sswf\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">SIS Self-Service<\/a>\u00a0<b>no later than the last day of class<\/b>.<\/p>\n<h4>Discuss with Your Instructor<\/h4>\n<p>Your instructor must approve an incomplete grade request. Approval is not guaranteed. Incomplete grades may be appropriate under the following conditions:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>the student has completed the majority of the work for the class as determined by the instructor.<\/li>\n<li>the student has consulted with the course instructor, and together they have created a viable plan to complete the coursework with sufficient time for the instructor to provide the final grade by the specified deadline described below. This conversation must be documented on an Incomplete Grade Contract, which is initiated by the student in SIS.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>A student whose situation does not meet these criteria should consult their academic advisor to discuss academic options.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Before<\/strong>\u00a0you submit the Incomplete Grade Contract form, you must consult with your instructor. You must submit documentation of this conversation via SIS.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h4>Submission Instructions<\/h4>\n<ol>\n<li><a class=\"inline_disabled external\" href=\"https:\/\/sis.jhu.edu\/sswf\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Log in to SIS<\/a>, then select\u00a0<strong>Registration \u2192 Online Forms \u2192 Incomplete Grade Contract <\/strong>from the menu.<\/li>\n<li>Follow the instructions.<\/li>\n<li>Select\u00a0<strong>Submit<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>[\/et_pb_toggle][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row column_structure=&#8221;1_4,3_4&#8243; admin_label=&#8221;Request an Incomplete Grade&#8221; module_id=&#8221;appeal&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.5&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;11c9b8f6-aef9-42f3-b033-46b2f702ed34&#8243; border_width_bottom=&#8221;1px&#8221; locked=&#8221;off&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_column type=&#8221;1_4&#8243; admin_label=&#8221;Title&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.24.0&#8243; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221; custom_padding__hover=&#8221;|||&#8221;][et_pb_blurb title=&#8221;APPEAL A GRADE&#8221; icon_placement=&#8221;left&#8221; image_icon_width=&#8221;60px&#8221; admin_label=&#8221;Title&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.24.0&#8243; header_level=&#8221;h2&#8243; header_font=&#8221;|700|||||||&#8221; header_text_align=&#8221;left&#8221; body_font=&#8221;||on||||||&#8221; body_font_size=&#8221;0.9em&#8221; body_line_height=&#8221;1.3em&#8221; custom_padding=&#8221;||10px||false|false&#8221; link_option_url_new_window=&#8221;on&#8221; custom_css_main_element=&#8221;h2{font-family:%22proxima nova%22,sans-serif!important}&#8221; icon_font_size=&#8221;60px&#8221; locked=&#8221;off&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p>In specific circumstances, a student may appeal a final course grade in an undergraduate course taught in the Whiting School of Engineering.<\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_blurb][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=&#8221;3_4&#8243; admin_label=&#8221;Instructions&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.24.0&#8243; custom_padding=&#8221;|||2em|false|false&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221; custom_padding__hover=&#8221;|||&#8221;][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.25.0&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; custom_margin=&#8221;||0.5em||false|false&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p>Students have the right to request the reevaluation of a disputed final course grade. There is a sequential process they must follow in order to do so.<\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_toggle title=&#8221;How to appeal a grade&#8221; admin_label=&#8221;How-To Toggle&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.5&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; title_font_size=&#8221;18px&#8221; custom_css_main_element=&#8221;h4{text-transform:none;||  font-weight:600!important;||font-size:1em!important;}&#8221; saved_tabs=&#8221;all&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p>Grading is a matter of the professional judgement of each instructor, and the final grade in a course reflects the instructor\u2019s assessment of a student\u2019s mastery of the course material. Given this, though, there are exceptional circumstances in which students have the right to request the reevaluation of a disputed final course grade; such as (1) clerical\/calculation error, and (2) violation of or inconsistency in adherence to the faculty&#8217;s own established grading policies, or (3) arbitrary grading.<\/p>\n<p>Students should first attempt to resolve the matter informally between them and their instructor(s). If this does not resolve the issue, then the student should bring the matter to either the Director of Undergraduate Studies (DUS) for their program or the department chair\/head. If, after raising these issues, there is still no resolution, the student may bring their concern to the Vice Dean for Undergraduate Education in the Whiting School of Engineering. It is important to note that following this path does not necessarily mean that the student&#8217;s desired outcome is guaranteed.<\/p>\n<p>If a grade appeal is initiated in good faith, no retaliatory or disciplinary action will be taken against the appellant and appropriate measures will be taken to protect the appellant from retaliation. No division, school, department, or center shall discriminate on the basis of sex, gender, marital status, pregnancy, race, color, ethnicity, national origin, age, disability, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran status or other legally protected characteristic. Students are strongly encouraged to immediately report any concerns of discrimination\/retaliation to <a href=\"https:\/\/oie.jhu.edu\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">OIE<\/a> directly.<\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_toggle][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][\/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=&#8221;1&#8243; admin_label=&#8221;Course Transfer Requests&#8221; module_id=&#8221;transfer&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.24.2&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; custom_padding=&#8221;50px||||false|false&#8221; border_color_bottom=&#8221;#002D72&#8243; locked=&#8221;off&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_row admin_label=&#8221;Intro (Course Transfer)&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.24.0&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; custom_padding=&#8221;0px||24px|||&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_column type=&#8221;4_4&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.24.0&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_text admin_label=&#8221;Heading&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.24.2&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; custom_margin=&#8221;||14px|||&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<h2>Course Transfer Requests<\/h2>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text admin_label=&#8221;Text&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.24.3&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; custom_margin=&#8221;||14px|||&#8221; global_module=&#8221;111759&#8243; saved_tabs=&#8221;all&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p>Students who would like to take courses outside of the Whiting School of Engineering or Krieger School of Arts and Sciences may submit a request for pre-approval of the transfer credits. There are specific policies and requirements for transferring courses from other JHU divisions, institutions in the Baltimore Student Exchange Program (BSEP), and any other institutions.<\/p>\n<p>Without following the pre-approval processes, courses completed at other institutions may not transfer.<\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.24.2&#8243; _dynamic_attributes=&#8221;link_option_url&#8221; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; text_font=&#8221;||||||||&#8221; text_text_color=&#8221;#0072CE&#8221; link_option_url=&#8221;@ET-DC@eyJkeW5hbWljIjp0cnVlLCJjb250ZW50IjoicG9zdF9saW5rX3VybF9wYWdlIiwic2V0dGluZ3MiOnsicG9zdF9pZCI6IjExMDMzOSJ9fQ==@&#8221; custom_css_main_element=&#8221;p:hover{text-decoration:underline}&#8221; locked=&#8221;off&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p>Read more about transferring credit completed after matriculation at JHU.<\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.24.3&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; 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_builder_version=&#8221;4.25.0&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; custom_margin=&#8221;||0.5em||false|false&#8221; global_module=&#8221;110507&#8243; saved_tabs=&#8221;all&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p>Students may take courses at another institution when registered at JHU and have these courses transfer to JHU. <strong>It is strongly recommended that students obtain pre-approval of transfer credits before registering at another institution.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Visit the e-catalogue for <a href=\"https:\/\/e-catalogue.jhu.edu\/ksas-wse\/undergraduate-policies\/academic-policies\/external-credit-policies\/#Registering%20for%20Courses%20at%20Other%20Colleges%20and%20Universities%20After%20Matriculation\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">full policies on registering at other institutions<\/a> after matriculation at JHU.<\/p>\n<p>If you plan to take a course at another division within JHU, follow the instructions for <a href=\"#idr\">Interdivisional Registration<\/a>. In addition, check if the institution is part of the <a href=\"#bsep\">Baltimore Cross Registration Program (BSEP)<\/a>, which has different policies.<\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_toggle title=&#8221;How to request pre-approval to transfer credits&#8221; admin_label=&#8221;How-To Toggle&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; title_font_size=&#8221;18px&#8221; global_module=&#8221;110509&#8243; saved_tabs=&#8221;all&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<h4>Deadline<\/h4>\n<p>Pre-approval of transfer credit must be completed before you register for the external course. Credit evaluation can take time. Be mindful of your application deadline based on the deadlines of the other institution.<\/p>\n<h4>Submission Instructions<\/h4>\n<ol>\n<li><a class=\"inline_disabled external\" href=\"https:\/\/sis.jhu.edu\/sswf\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Log in to SIS<\/a>, then select\u00a0<strong>Registration \u2192 Online Forms \u2192 External Course Request Form <\/strong>from the menu.<\/li>\n<li>Upload a syllabus for the course you are requesting. An acceptable syllabus should include a detailed explanation of the content covered, the title of the textbook, and learning outcomes. Generally, we are looking for a syllabus that has a detailed listing of the topics covered in each lecture or each week.<\/li>\n<li>Once you have received notification that the course will be accepted for transfer, you will register at the host institution as a non-matriculating, non-degree seeking student. Your academic advisor or academic advisor\/success coach can help you with this process.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<h4>After the Course<\/h4>\n<p>After the completion of the course, send an official college transcript to <a href=\"mailto:incomingtranscript@jh.edu\">incomingtranscript@jh.edu<\/a> to finalize the transfer credit process.<\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_toggle][et_pb_toggle title=&#8221;How to request post-approval to transfer credits&#8221; admin_label=&#8221;How-To Toggle&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.0&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; title_font_size=&#8221;18px&#8221; custom_margin=&#8221;15px||15px||true&#8221; global_module=&#8221;114803&#8243; saved_tabs=&#8221;all&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<h4>Submission Instructions<\/h4>\n<ol>\n<li><a class=\"inline_disabled external\" href=\"https:\/\/sis.jhu.edu\/sswf\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Log in to SIS<\/a>, then select\u00a0<strong>Registration \u2192 Online Forms \u2192 External Course Request Form <\/strong>from the menu.<\/li>\n<li>Complete the form with the following information:\n<ul style=\"display: block; padding-inline-start: 3em;\">\n<li>Name, JHU Email, and six-character Hopkins ID<\/li>\n<li>Host institution\u2019s name<\/li>\n<li>Course name at the host institution (i.e., Introduction to Psychology) *<\/li>\n<li>Course number at the host institution (i.e., MATH 110)<\/li>\n<li>Course credit at the host institution<\/li>\n<li>Calendar system at the host institution (i.e., semester, quarter, or unit system)<\/li>\n<li>Electronic PDF copy of the course syllabus, which includes topical breakdown, title of the textbook, and learning outcomes. A syllabus that is submitted without the proper information will not be evaluated and delays the transfer credit evaluation process.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li>Request that an official electronic transcript be sent to <a href=\"mailto:incomingtranscript@jh.edu\">incomingtranscript@jh.edu<\/a> immediately after the grades have been posted by the host institution. **<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<h5>* Submitting Multiple Forms<\/h5>\n<p>If a student is transferring multiple courses, they are encouraged to submit multiple forms, especially for Math and Chemistry. For example, list:<\/p>\n<ul style=\"display: block; padding-inline-start: 3em;\">\n<li>Calculus I, II, III, Linear Algebra, and Differential Equations in one form.<\/li>\n<li>General Chemistry and Organic Chemistry in another form.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>All others, such as engineering, physics, and humanities\/social science courses can be in one form.<\/p>\n<h5>** Transcripts<\/h5>\n<p>The preferred method for the official transcript to be sent to JHU is electronic. The transcript may be sent by mail if required by the host institution.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Preferred mode, electronic, via email:<\/strong> <a href=\"mailto:incomingtranscript@jh.edu\">incomingtranscript@jh.edu<\/a> (choose 3rd party)<\/p>\n<p><strong>Mailing address, if needed:<\/strong><br \/>Johns Hopkins University<br \/>Office of the Registrar<br \/>3400 N. Charles Street<br \/>Garland Hall, Suite 75<br \/>Baltimore, MD 21218<\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_toggle][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row column_structure=&#8221;1_4,3_4&#8243; admin_label=&#8221;Foundational Course in Writing Transfer&#8221; module_id=&#8221;writing&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.25.0&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;11c9b8f6-aef9-42f3-b033-46b2f702ed34&#8243; border_width_bottom=&#8221;1px&#8221; locked=&#8221;off&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_column type=&#8221;1_4&#8243; admin_label=&#8221;Title&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.24.0&#8243; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221; custom_padding__hover=&#8221;|||&#8221;][et_pb_blurb title=&#8221;Foundational Course in Writing Evaluation&#8221; icon_placement=&#8221;left&#8221; image_icon_width=&#8221;60px&#8221; admin_label=&#8221;Title&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.4&#8243; header_level=&#8221;h2&#8243; header_font=&#8221;|700|||||||&#8221; header_text_align=&#8221;left&#8221; body_font=&#8221;||on||||||&#8221; body_font_size=&#8221;0.9em&#8221; body_line_height=&#8221;1.3em&#8221; custom_padding=&#8221;||10px||false|false&#8221; link_option_url_new_window=&#8221;on&#8221; custom_css_main_element=&#8221;h2{font-family:%22proxima nova%22,sans-serif!important}&#8221; icon_font_size=&#8221;60px&#8221; locked=&#8221;off&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p>Request approval for transfer courses to fulfill the WSE Foundational Course in Writing requirement.<\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_blurb][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=&#8221;3_4&#8243; admin_label=&#8221;Instructions&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.24.0&#8243; custom_padding=&#8221;|||2em|false|false&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221; custom_padding__hover=&#8221;|||&#8221;][et_pb_text admin_label=&#8221;Writing Transfer Description&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; custom_margin=&#8221;||0.5em||false|false&#8221; custom_padding=&#8221;||3px|||&#8221; global_module=&#8221;118547&#8243; saved_tabs=&#8221;all&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p><strong>Students entering JHU starting Fall 2025 will follow the new Foundational Ability curriculum.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>All students with a primary major within the Whiting School of Engineering must complete the Foundational Course in Writing to develop strong language skills as readers, writers, and speakers. They should be able to communicate effectively in various formats, adapt their communication to different audiences and purposes, and interpret the messages of others with understanding.<\/p>\n<p>Those who transfer to Johns Hopkins from another college or university, and Hopkins students who study abroad, may transfer the foundational course in writing by meeting the criteria under <a href=\"https:\/\/e-catalogue.jhu.edu\/ksas-wse\/undergraduate-policies\/academic-policies\/requirements-bachelors-degree\/#FA1_Writing_and_Communication\" target=\"_blank\">FA1: Writing and Communication<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_toggle title=&#8221;How to request a Foundational Course in Writing Evaluation&#8221; disabled_on=&#8221;off|off|off&#8221; admin_label=&#8221;How-To Toggle (After June 1)&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; title_font_size=&#8221;18px&#8221; custom_margin=&#8221;15px||15px||true&#8221; custom_css_main_element=&#8221;h4{text-transform:none;||  font-weight:600!important;||font-size:1em!important;}&#8221; global_module=&#8221;118538&#8243; saved_tabs=&#8221;all&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<h4>Submission Instructions<\/h4>\n<ol>\n<li>Check that the course meets the Foundational Ability criteria.<\/li>\n<li>Confirm that the course from your previous institution will transfer to JHU. Follow the instructions to submit the External Course Request form.<\/li>\n<li>Obtain the syllabus that contains relevant information about the writing assignments that were included as part of the class (i.e., assignment sheets, learning outcomes, frequency of assignments, page requirements, peer review, etc.). If the syllabus does not include that information, obtain relevant and supporting documents that will assist with the evaluation.<\/li>\n<li>Complete the <a href=\"https:\/\/forms.office.com\/r\/pivng57wAx\" target=\"_blank\">Foundational Course in Writing Evaluation Request form<\/a> and upload the syllabus.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>[\/et_pb_toggle][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row column_structure=&#8221;1_4,3_4&#8243; admin_label=&#8221;Writing Intensive Transfer&#8221; module_id=&#8221;writing&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.25.0&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;11c9b8f6-aef9-42f3-b033-46b2f702ed34&#8243; border_width_bottom=&#8221;1px&#8221; locked=&#8221;off&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_column type=&#8221;1_4&#8243; admin_label=&#8221;Title&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.24.0&#8243; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221; custom_padding__hover=&#8221;|||&#8221;][et_pb_blurb title=&#8221;Writing-Intensive Evaluation&#8221; icon_placement=&#8221;left&#8221; image_icon_width=&#8221;60px&#8221; admin_label=&#8221;Title&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.25.0&#8243; header_level=&#8221;h2&#8243; header_font=&#8221;|700|||||||&#8221; header_text_align=&#8221;left&#8221; body_font=&#8221;||on||||||&#8221; body_font_size=&#8221;0.9em&#8221; body_line_height=&#8221;1.3em&#8221; custom_padding=&#8221;||10px||false|false&#8221; link_option_url_new_window=&#8221;on&#8221; custom_css_main_element=&#8221;h2{font-family:%22proxima nova%22,sans-serif!important}&#8221; icon_font_size=&#8221;60px&#8221; locked=&#8221;off&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p>Request approval for transfer courses to fulfill the JHU Writing-Intensive requirement.<\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_blurb][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=&#8221;3_4&#8243; admin_label=&#8221;Instructions&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.24.0&#8243; custom_padding=&#8221;|||2em|false|false&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221; custom_padding__hover=&#8221;|||&#8221;][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; custom_margin=&#8221;||0.5em||false|false&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p><strong>Students who started JHU prior to Fall 2025 will follow the <a href=\"https:\/\/e-catalogue.jhu.edu\/ksas-wse\/undergraduate-policies\/academic-policies\/requirements-bachelors-degree\/#writingtext\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">WSE Distribution\/Writing requirements<\/a>.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>To encourage excellence in writing, across disciplines, the university requires all undergraduates to take a number of writing-intensive courses. A writing-intensive (W) course is one in which students complete at least 20 pages of finished writing, distributed over multiple assignments, usually 3 or 4 papers, throughout the semester.<\/p>\n<p>Additional resources regarding policy on Writing Intensive Credits include the <a href=\"http:\/\/e-catalogue.jhu.edu\/undergrad-students\/academic-policies\/requirements-for-a-bachelors-degree\/#writingtext\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Guidelines for Writing Intensive Credits<\/a> page in the e-catalogue, as well as the <a href=\"https:\/\/krieger.jhu.edu\/writing-program\/curriculum\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Writing Curriculum<\/a> on the Writing Program website.<\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_toggle title=&#8221;How to request a Writing-Intensive course evaluation&#8221; disabled_on=&#8221;off|off|off&#8221; admin_label=&#8221;How-To Toggle (After June 1)&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; title_font_size=&#8221;18px&#8221; custom_margin=&#8221;15px||15px||true&#8221; global_module=&#8221;115613&#8243; saved_tabs=&#8221;all&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<h4>Submission Instructions<\/h4>\n<ol>\n<li>Check that the course meets the <a href=\"https:\/\/e-catalogue.jhu.edu\/ksas-wse\/undergraduate-policies\/academic-policies\/external-credit-policies\/#Transferring%20of%20Writing-Intensive%20Credits\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">University criteria for a writing intensive course<\/a>.<\/li>\n<li>Confirm that the course from your previous institution will transfer to JHU. Follow the instructions to submit the External Course Request form.<\/li>\n<li>For the Writing Intensive evaluation, make sure to have the syllabus that contains relevant information about the writing assignments that were included as part of the class (i.e., assignment sheets, learning outcomes, frequency of assignments, page requirements, peer review, etc.). If the syllabus does not include that information, obtain relevant and supporting documents that will assist with the evaluation to upload to the WSE Writing Intensive Evaluation Request form.<\/li>\n<li>Complete the <a href=\"https:\/\/forms.office.com\/r\/pivng57wAx\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Writing Intensive Evaluation Request form<\/a>.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>[\/et_pb_toggle][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row column_structure=&#8221;1_4,3_4&#8243; admin_label=&#8221;Interdivisional Registration&#8221; module_id=&#8221;idr&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.24.2&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;11c9b8f6-aef9-42f3-b033-46b2f702ed34&#8243; border_width_bottom=&#8221;1px&#8221; locked=&#8221;off&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_column type=&#8221;1_4&#8243; admin_label=&#8221;Title&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.24.0&#8243; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221; custom_padding__hover=&#8221;|||&#8221;][et_pb_blurb title=&#8221;Interdivisional Registration&#8221; icon_placement=&#8221;left&#8221; image_icon_width=&#8221;60px&#8221; admin_label=&#8221;Title&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.24.2&#8243; header_level=&#8221;h2&#8243; header_font=&#8221;|700|||||||&#8221; header_text_align=&#8221;left&#8221; body_font=&#8221;||on||||||&#8221; body_font_size=&#8221;0.9em&#8221; body_line_height=&#8221;1.3em&#8221; custom_padding=&#8221;||10px||false|false&#8221; link_option_url_new_window=&#8221;on&#8221; custom_css_main_element=&#8221;h2{font-family:%22proxima nova%22,sans-serif!important}&#8221; icon_font_size=&#8221;60px&#8221; locked=&#8221;off&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p><span>Register for a course at another JHU division for credit to your degree in WSE.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_blurb][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=&#8221;3_4&#8243; admin_label=&#8221;Instructions&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.24.0&#8243; custom_padding=&#8221;|||2em|false|false&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221; custom_padding__hover=&#8221;|||&#8221;][et_pb_text admin_label=&#8221;IDR Description&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.25.0&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; custom_margin=&#8221;||0.5em||false|false&#8221; global_module=&#8221;110481&#8243; saved_tabs=&#8221;all&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p>Qualified undergraduates may take courses within other divisions of the university. Courses taken in other JHU divisions that are approved through interdivisional registration do not count towards your transfer credit limit. Courses must be taken for a letter grade unless the course in the host division is offered on a satisfactory\/unsatisfactory (S\/U) grade only. All students must meet the course requirements as defined by the host division. The Office of the Registrar website contains <a href=\"https:\/\/registrar.jhu.edu\/policies\/interdivisional-registration\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">regulations by host division<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/studentaffairs.jhu.edu\/registrar\/students\/interdivisional-registration\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">full IDR policies<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_toggle title=&#8221;How to request an interdivisional registration&#8221; admin_label=&#8221;How-To Toggle&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; title_font_size=&#8221;18px&#8221; global_module=&#8221;108025&#8243; saved_tabs=&#8221;all&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<h4>Deadline<\/h4>\n<p>Courses taken at other JHU divisions follow the registration, add, drop, and withdrawal deadlines of the division where the course is taken. These may be different than the deadlines for courses at WSE.<\/p>\n<h4>Submission Instructions<\/h4>\n<ol>\n<li>Complete the <a href=\"https:\/\/studentaffairs.jhu.edu\/registrar\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/23\/2024\/11\/IDR-EN-v.6.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Interdivisional Registration form<\/a>.<\/li>\n<li>Obtain your professional academic advisor&#8217;s signature. (Starting Fall 2024, faculty advisor signature is no longer needed.)<\/li>\n<li>If additional signatures are required based on course-specific policies, obtain these signatures.<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/support.sis.jhu.edu\/case-home\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Log in to SEAM<\/a> and open a ticket. Upload your completed form to the ticket.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>[\/et_pb_toggle][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row column_structure=&#8221;1_4,3_4&#8243; admin_label=&#8221;BSEP Cross Registration&#8221; module_id=&#8221;bsep&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.24.2&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;11c9b8f6-aef9-42f3-b033-46b2f702ed34&#8243; border_width_bottom=&#8221;1px&#8221; locked=&#8221;off&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_column type=&#8221;1_4&#8243; admin_label=&#8221;Title&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.24.0&#8243; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221; custom_padding__hover=&#8221;|||&#8221;][et_pb_blurb title=&#8221;Baltimore Student Exchange Program (BSEP) Cross Registration&#8221; icon_placement=&#8221;left&#8221; image_icon_width=&#8221;60px&#8221; admin_label=&#8221;Title&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.24.2&#8243; header_level=&#8221;h2&#8243; header_font=&#8221;|700|||||||&#8221; header_text_align=&#8221;left&#8221; body_font=&#8221;||on||||||&#8221; body_font_size=&#8221;0.9em&#8221; body_line_height=&#8221;1.3em&#8221; custom_padding=&#8221;||10px||false|false&#8221; link_option_url_new_window=&#8221;on&#8221; custom_css_main_element=&#8221;h2{font-family:%22proxima nova%22,sans-serif!important}&#8221; icon_font_size=&#8221;60px&#8221; locked=&#8221;off&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p><span>Register for a course at an approved BSEP institution for credit to your degree at WSE.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_blurb][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=&#8221;3_4&#8243; admin_label=&#8221;Instructions&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.24.0&#8243; custom_padding=&#8221;|||2em|false|false&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221; custom_padding__hover=&#8221;|||&#8221;][et_pb_text admin_label=&#8221;BSEP Descrition&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.25.0&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; custom_margin=&#8221;||0.5em||false|false&#8221; global_module=&#8221;110489&#8243; saved_tabs=&#8221;all&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p>Beginning their sophomore year, Hopkins undergraduates may take one course per semester (Fall\/Spring only) at one of the several area colleges and universities that comprise the Baltimore Student Exchange Program (BSEP). BSEP credits do not count towards your transfer credit limit. Courses equivalent to those offered at the Homewood campus may <strong>not<\/strong> be taken through BSEP. Visit the e-catalogue to read JHU&#8217;s <a href=\"https:\/\/e-catalogue.jhu.edu\/ksas-wse\/undergraduate-policies\/academic-policies\/registration-policies\/#BSEP\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">full BSEP policies<\/a> , and the <a href=\"https:\/\/baltimorecollegetown.org\/student-opportunities\/bsep\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">BSEP website<\/a> to see courses, deadlines, and other information from participating institutions.<\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_toggle title=&#8221;How to request a Baltimore Student Exchange Program (BSEP) cross registration&#8221; admin_label=&#8221;How-To Toggle&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.25.0&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; title_font_size=&#8221;18px&#8221; global_module=&#8221;110491&#8243; saved_tabs=&#8221;all&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<h4>Participating Institutions<\/h4>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/ccbcmd.edu\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Community College of Baltimore County<\/a> | <a href=\"https:\/\/www.coppin.edu\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Coppin State University<\/a> | <a href=\"https:\/\/www.goucher.edu\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Goucher College<\/a> | <a href=\"https:\/\/www.loyola.edu\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Loyola University Maryland<\/a> | <a href=\"https:\/\/www.mica.edu\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Maryland Institute College of Art<\/a> | <a href=\"https:\/\/www.morgan.edu\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Morgan State University<\/a> | <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ndm.edu\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Notre Dame of Maryland University<\/a> | <a href=\"https:\/\/www.stevenson.edu\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Stevenson University<\/a> | <a href=\"https:\/\/www.towson.edu\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Towson University<\/a> | <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ubalt.edu\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">University of Baltimore<\/a> | <a href=\"https:\/\/www.umbc.edu\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">University of Maryland Baltimore County<\/a><\/p>\n<h4>Deadline<\/h4>\n<p>Courses taken at other divisions follow the registration, add, drop, and withdrawal deadlines of the division where the course is taken. These may be different than the deadlines for courses at WSE.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h4>Submission Instructions<\/h4>\n<ol>\n<li>Download and complete the <a href=\"https:\/\/baltimorecollegetown.org\/student-opportunities\/bsep\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">BSEP Request form<\/a> from Baltimore College Town.<\/li>\n<li>Obtain your professional academic advisor\u2019s signature. (Starting Fall 2024, faculty advisor signature is no longer needed.)<\/li>\n<li>If additional signatures are required based on course-specific policies, obtain these signatures.<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/support.sis.jhu.edu\/case-home\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Log in to SEAM<\/a> and open a ticket. Go to <strong>Records and Registration<\/strong> and select <strong>Add\/Drop Inquiry<\/strong>\u00a0as a topic. Upload the completed form.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>[\/et_pb_toggle][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][\/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=&#8221;1&#8243; admin_label=&#8221;Degree Requirement Forms&#8221; module_id=&#8221;program&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.24.2&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; custom_padding=&#8221;|0px||||&#8221; border_width_bottom=&#8221;1px&#8221; border_color_bottom=&#8221;#002D72&#8243; locked=&#8221;off&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_row admin_label=&#8221;Intro (Degree Requirements)&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.24.0&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; custom_padding=&#8221;||24px|||&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_column type=&#8221;4_4&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.24.0&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.6&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<h2>Degree Requirements<\/h2>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][dmpro_button_grid disabled_on=&#8221;off|off|off&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.5&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; locked=&#8221;off&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][dmpro_button_grid_child button_id=&#8221;Substitution\/Exception\/Waiver&#8221; button_text=&#8221;Substitution\/Exception\/Waiver&#8221; button_link=&#8221;#sew&#8221; button_link_target=&#8221;1&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.24.3&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][\/dmpro_button_grid_child][dmpro_button_grid_child button_id=&#8221;Apply for Graduation&#8221; button_text=&#8221;Apply for Graduation&#8221; button_link=&#8221;#graduation&#8221; button_link_target=&#8221;1&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.24.3&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][\/dmpro_button_grid_child][\/dmpro_button_grid][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row admin_label=&#8221;Row&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.24.2&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; custom_padding=&#8221;29px||0px|||&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_column type=&#8221;4_4&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.24.2&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_divider color=&#8221;#D0E2F4&#8243; divider_weight=&#8221;1px&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.6&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][\/et_pb_divider][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row column_structure=&#8221;1_4,3_4&#8243; disabled_on=&#8221;off|off|off&#8221; admin_label=&#8221;Request SEW&#8221; module_id=&#8221;sew&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.24.2&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;11c9b8f6-aef9-42f3-b033-46b2f702ed34&#8243; border_width_bottom=&#8221;1px&#8221; locked=&#8221;off&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_column type=&#8221;1_4&#8243; admin_label=&#8221;Title&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.24.0&#8243; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221; custom_padding__hover=&#8221;|||&#8221;][et_pb_blurb title=&#8221;Substition \/ Exception \/ Waiver&#8221; icon_placement=&#8221;left&#8221; image_icon_width=&#8221;60px&#8221; admin_label=&#8221;Title&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.24.2&#8243; header_level=&#8221;h2&#8243; header_font=&#8221;|700|||||||&#8221; header_text_align=&#8221;left&#8221; body_font=&#8221;||on||||||&#8221; body_font_size=&#8221;0.9em&#8221; body_line_height=&#8221;1.3em&#8221; custom_padding=&#8221;||10px||false|false&#8221; link_option_url_new_window=&#8221;on&#8221; custom_css_main_element=&#8221;h2{font-family:%22proxima nova%22,sans-serif!important}&#8221; icon_font_size=&#8221;60px&#8221; locked=&#8221;off&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p>Request a course substitution, exception made to, or a waiver of published degree requirements.<\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_blurb][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=&#8221;3_4&#8243; admin_label=&#8221;Instructions&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.24.0&#8243; custom_padding=&#8221;|||2em|false|false&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221; custom_padding__hover=&#8221;|||&#8221;][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; custom_margin=&#8221;||0.8em||false|false&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p>Students may use the WSE Undergraduate Substitution\/Exception\/Waiver (SEW) form when requesting a change or exception to a requirement or policy. The form is to be initiated between a student and their academic advisor needs to be approved.<\/p>\n<p>Exception requests for a major, minor, or department-specific policy or requirement (including department-specific additions to JHU or WSE policies) must be approved by your professional academic advisor and the Department Chair\/Head of Undergraduate Studies of the relevant program.<\/p>\n<p>Exception requests for a university-wide or WSE-wide policy or requirement must be approved by your professional academic advisor and the WSE Associate Dean for Undergraduate Academic Advising (or a representative).<\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_toggle title=&#8221;How to request a substition, exception, or waiver of degree requirements&#8221; admin_label=&#8221;How-To Toggle&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; title_font_size=&#8221;18px&#8221; saved_tabs=&#8221;all&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li>Complete the\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/forms.office.com\/Pages\/ResponsePage.aspx?id=OPSkn-axO0eAP4b4rt8N7P4DYLvD6-tFjEt733MG3QVURE84UkpUOTYxVThRMlFMMkowSkwxT1lYQiQlQCN0PWcu\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">WSE Undergraduate SUBSTITUTION-EXCEPTION-WAIVER Form<\/a>.<\/li>\n<li>Your advisor will reach out if any modifications are needed for your request.<\/li>\n<li>You will receive a notification by email with the decision.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>[\/et_pb_toggle][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row column_structure=&#8221;1_4,3_4&#8243; admin_label=&#8221;Apply for graduation&#8221; module_id=&#8221;graduation&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.24.2&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;11c9b8f6-aef9-42f3-b033-46b2f702ed34&#8243; border_width_bottom=&#8221;1px&#8221; saved_tabs=&#8221;all&#8221; locked=&#8221;off&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_column type=&#8221;1_4&#8243; admin_label=&#8221;Title&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.24.0&#8243; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221; custom_padding__hover=&#8221;|||&#8221;][et_pb_blurb title=&#8221;Apply for graduation&#8221; icon_placement=&#8221;left&#8221; image_icon_width=&#8221;60px&#8221; admin_label=&#8221;Title&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.24.0&#8243; header_level=&#8221;h2&#8243; header_font=&#8221;|700|||||||&#8221; header_text_align=&#8221;left&#8221; body_font=&#8221;||on||||||&#8221; body_font_size=&#8221;0.9em&#8221; body_line_height=&#8221;1.3em&#8221; custom_padding=&#8221;||10px||false|false&#8221; link_option_url_new_window=&#8221;on&#8221; custom_css_main_element=&#8221;h2{font-family:%22proxima nova%22,sans-serif!important}&#8221; icon_font_size=&#8221;60px&#8221; locked=&#8221;off&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p>Graduate from your program and receive your diploma.<\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_blurb][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=&#8221;3_4&#8243; admin_label=&#8221;Instructions&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.24.0&#8243; custom_padding=&#8221;|||2em|false|false&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221; custom_padding__hover=&#8221;|||&#8221;][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.25.0&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; custom_margin=&#8221;||0.8em||false|false&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p>In order to complete your program and receive your diploma, you must apply for graduation by the Registrar&#8217;s Office deadline.<\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_button button_url=&#8221;@ET-DC@eyJkeW5hbWljIjp0cnVlLCJjb250ZW50IjoicG9zdF9saW5rX3VybF9wYWdlIiwic2V0dGluZ3MiOnsicG9zdF9pZCI6IjEwNDQ0NyJ9fQ==@&#8221; button_text=&#8221;Read more about graduation and commencement.&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.25.0&#8243; _dynamic_attributes=&#8221;button_url&#8221; _module_preset=&#8221;6da4a34f-28f2-4f94-8ad3-f88c63615677&#8243; button_letter_spacing=&#8221;0px&#8221; button_font=&#8221;||||||||&#8221; custom_css_main_element=&#8221;text-transform:none!important;||||a:hover{text-decoration:underline!important}&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221; button_bg_color__hover_enabled=&#8221;off|desktop&#8221; button_text_color__hover_enabled=&#8221;off|desktop&#8221;][\/et_pb_button][et_pb_toggle title=&#8221;How to apply for graduation&#8221; admin_label=&#8221;How-To Toggle&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.25.0&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_module=&#8221;105169&#8243; saved_tabs=&#8221;all&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<h4>Deadline<\/h4>\n<p>You may apply for graduation in the spring or fall terms using <a href=\"https:\/\/sis.jhu.edu\/sswf\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">SIS Self-Service<\/a>. The link usually becomes available at the beginning of your junior year. You must submit it by the <a href=\"https:\/\/studentaffairs.jhu.edu\/registrar\/students\/graduation\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">deadline set by the registrar<\/a> for the term you intend to graduate.<\/p>\n<p>If an extenuating circumstance prevented you from applying for graduation by the deadline, contact your professional academic advisor to discuss your options.<\/p>\n<h4>Before Applying<\/h4>\n<p><strong>You can only complete the online application once.<\/strong> Before you submit your application, confirm all the following information in your SIS record:<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li>Your primary major and, if applicable, secondary major is accurately reflected. If not, follow the instructions to <a href=\"\/ug-academic\/advising\/current-students\/requests\/#swap\">swap your major<\/a>. (If your primary or secondary major is not reflected anywhere in your SIS record, contact your professional academic advisor\u200b.)<\/li>\n<li>Your minor, if applicable, is accurately reflected. If not, follow the instructions to <a href=\"\/ug-academic\/advising\/current-students\/requests\/#addminor\">add a new minor<\/a>.<\/li>\n<li>If you previously declared a secondary major and\/or minor but no longer plan to complete it, verify it is no longer present in your record. If not, follow the instructions to <a href=\"\/ug-academic\/advising\/current-students\/requests\/#drop\">drop a major or minor<\/a>.<\/li>\n<li>Your degree (i.e., Bachelor of Arts or Bachelor of Science) is accurately reflected.\u00a0If not, follow the instructions to <a href=\"\/ug-academic\/advising\/current-students\/requests\/#swap\">swap your degree<\/a>.<\/li>\n<li>All AP or other exam credits are properly recorded. If any are missing,\u00a0contact your professional academic advisor.\u200b<\/li>\n<li>All transfer credits are properly recorded. If any are missing, contact your professional academic advisor.\u200b<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>If you need to adjust any of this information after you have submitted\u202fthe application, <a href=\"\/ug-academic\/contact\/\">contact the Advising Office<\/a> to submit a paper form.<\/p>\n<h4>Submission Instructions<\/h4>\n<ol>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/sis.jhu.edu\/sswf\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Log in to SIS<\/a>, then select\u00a0<strong>Registration \u2192 Program of Study Info <\/strong>from the menu.<\/li>\n<li>Select the link that says <strong>Apply to Graduate<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<li>Confirm again that all of the information regarding your degree is correct, as outlined above.<\/li>\n<li>Complete all required fields and select the <strong>Submit<\/strong> button.<\/li>\n<li>Print a copy of the application for your personal record.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>Please use your most current mailing and email address in your application, as this will be where you receive all commencement information. Your diploma will be mailed to the <strong>diploma address<\/strong> in SIS.<\/p>\n<h4>Summer Graduates<\/h4>\n<p>Applications to graduate in the summer term must be submitted using a paper form. <a href=\"\/ug-academic\/contact\/\">Contact the Advising Office<\/a> for more information.<\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_toggle][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][\/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=&#8221;1&#8243; admin_label=&#8221;Leave of Absence Requests&#8221; module_id=&#8221;loa&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.24.2&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; custom_padding=&#8221;50px||50px||true|false&#8221; border_color_bottom=&#8221;#002D72&#8243; locked=&#8221;off&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_row admin_label=&#8221;Intro (LOA)&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.24.0&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; custom_padding=&#8221;0px||24px|||&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_column type=&#8221;4_4&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.24.0&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_text admin_label=&#8221;Heading&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.24.2&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; custom_margin=&#8221;||14px|||&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<h2>Leaves of Absence<\/h2>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text admin_label=&#8221;Intro&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.0&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_module=&#8221;114895&#8243; saved_tabs=&#8221;all&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p>Leaves of absence are approved academic interruptions due to a personal situation that impacts a student&#8217;s ability to remain on campus and complete the semester. No tuition or fees are charged while on leave.<\/p>\n<p>Leaves of absence may be requested for medical reasons or non-medical reasons such as personal or financial hardship, military service, or other personal reasons. The process for requesting leave is initiated via different channels depending on whether or not it is medical.<\/p>\n<p>Before you begin your request, read the university&#8217;s <a href=\"https:\/\/studentaffairs.jhu.edu\/viceprovost\/student-leave-of-absence-policy\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">full LOA information and policy<\/a>\u00a0and ensure you are aware of the expectations and impacts of leave on your access to university resources (e.g. housing, financial support, insurance, work-study, etc.)<\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][dmpro_button_grid _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.5&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; button_grid_custom_margin=&#8221;0px|10px|0px|10px|true|true&#8221; locked=&#8221;off&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][dmpro_button_grid_child button_id=&#8221;Personal LOA&#8221; button_text=&#8221;Personal Leave of Absence&#8221; button_link=&#8221;#ploa&#8221; button_link_target=&#8221;1&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.0&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; 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The form requires information including your reason for leave, anticipated dates of leave, housing status, and other student status and demographic information. 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LOAs for medical reasons are administered through the Office of <a href=\"https:\/\/studentaffairs.jhu.edu\/student-life\/student-outreach-support\/medical-leave-absence\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Student Outreach and Support<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>Before you begin your request, read the <a href=\"https:\/\/studentaffairs.jhu.edu\/viceprovost\/student-leave-of-absence-policy\/\">full university LOA information and policy<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_toggle title=&#8221;How to request a Leave of Absence for medical reasons&#8221; admin_label=&#8221;Request How-To Toggle&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; title_font_size=&#8221;18px&#8221; custom_css_main_element=&#8221;h4{text-transform:none;||  font-weight:600!important;||font-size:1em!important;}&#8221; global_module=&#8221;116631&#8243; saved_tabs=&#8221;all&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<h4>Submission Instructions<\/h4>\n<ol>\n<li>Make an appointment with a case manager in the office of <a href=\"https:\/\/studentaffairs.jhu.edu\/student-life\/student-outreach-support\/medical-leave-absence\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Student Outreach and Support<\/a> to discuss your LOA request.<\/li>\n<li>Read the <a href=\"https:\/\/studentaffairs.jhu.edu\/viceprovost\/student-leave-of-absence-policy\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">full university LOA information and policy<\/a> and and ensure you are aware of the expectations and impacts of leave on your access to university resources (e.g. housing, financial support, insurance, work-study, etc.)<\/li>\n<li>Have a licensed mental health or primary care (or specifically relevant specialty care) provider complete the <a href=\"https:\/\/studentaffairs.jhu.edu\/viceprovost\/student-leave-of-absence-policy\/#:~:text=circumstances.%20They%20include%3A-,Medical%20Reasons,-%3A%20LOAs%20requested\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">JHU required Provider Form<\/a> with information on the dates, impacts, and treatment plan for your medical condition.<\/li>\n<li>Complete the <a href=\"https:\/\/cm.maxient.com\/reportingform.php?JohnsHopkinsUniv&#038;layout_id=25\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">University Leave Request Form<\/a>. The form requires information including your reason for leave, anticipated dates of leave, housing status, and other student status and demographic information. You must also attach the completed Provider Form.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>The submitted form will be reviewed by the university and students will be informed of approval or disapproval in writing. Any questions about preparing and submitting your request should be directed to your case manager in the office of <a href=\"https:\/\/studentaffairs.jhu.edu\/student-life\/student-outreach-support\/medical-leave-absence\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Student Outreach and Support<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_toggle][et_pb_button button_url=&#8221;https:\/\/studentaffairs.jhu.edu\/student-life\/student-outreach-support\/medical-leave-absence\/&#8221; url_new_window=&#8221;on&#8221; button_text=&#8221;Request an Appointment&#8221; button_alignment=&#8221;left&#8221; disabled_on=&#8221;on|on|on&#8221; admin_label=&#8221;mLOA Button&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.0&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; disabled=&#8221;on&#8221; global_module=&#8221;109341&#8243; saved_tabs=&#8221;all&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][\/et_pb_button][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row column_structure=&#8221;1_4,3_4&#8243; disabled_on=&#8221;on|on|on&#8221; admin_label=&#8221;Request an LOA&#8221; module_id=&#8221;sloa&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.24.2&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;11c9b8f6-aef9-42f3-b033-46b2f702ed34&#8243; border_width_bottom=&#8221;1px&#8221; disabled=&#8221;on&#8221; locked=&#8221;off&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_column type=&#8221;1_4&#8243; admin_label=&#8221;Title&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.24.0&#8243; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221; custom_padding__hover=&#8221;|||&#8221;][et_pb_blurb title=&#8221;Return from Leave of Absence&#8221; icon_placement=&#8221;left&#8221; image_icon_width=&#8221;60px&#8221; admin_label=&#8221;Title&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.0&#8243; header_level=&#8221;h2&#8243; header_font=&#8221;|700|||||||&#8221; header_text_align=&#8221;left&#8221; body_font=&#8221;||on||||||&#8221; body_font_size=&#8221;0.9em&#8221; body_line_height=&#8221;1.3em&#8221; custom_padding=&#8221;||10px||false|false&#8221; link_option_url_new_window=&#8221;on&#8221; custom_css_main_element=&#8221;h2{font-family:%22proxima nova%22,sans-serif!important}&#8221; icon_font_size=&#8221;60px&#8221; locked=&#8221;off&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p>Request reinstatement when a student is ready to return from a Leave of Absence.<\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_blurb][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=&#8221;3_4&#8243; admin_label=&#8221;Instructions&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.24.0&#8243; custom_padding=&#8221;|||2em|false|false&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221; custom_padding__hover=&#8221;|||&#8221;][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.0&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; custom_margin=&#8221;||0.5em||false|false&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p>Students may be granted a personal leave of absence in the event that they have a non-medical, non-emergency personal situation that will not allow them to concurrently balance their academic work.<\/p>\n<p>Before you begin your request, read the <a href=\"https:\/\/studentaffairs.jhu.edu\/viceprovost\/student-leave-of-absence-policy\/\">full university LOA information and policy<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_toggle title=&#8221;How to request a Voluntary Leave of Absence for personal reasons&#8221; admin_label=&#8221;Request How-To Toggle&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; title_font_size=&#8221;18px&#8221; global_module=&#8221;109375&#8243; saved_tabs=&#8221;all&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<h4>Submission Instructions<\/h4>\n<ol>\n<li>Contact your professional academic advisor to discuss your LOA. <strong>You are required to confirm that you have discussed your LOA with your academic advisor when you submit the leave request form.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li>Read the <a href=\"https:\/\/studentaffairs.jhu.edu\/viceprovost\/student-leave-of-absence-policy\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">full university LOA information and policy<\/a>\u00a0and ensure you are aware of the expectations and impacts of leave on your access to university resources (e.g. housing, financial support, insurance, work-study, etc.)<\/li>\n<li>Obtain\/create the required documentation depending on the reason for your request:\n<ul style=\"display: block; padding-inline-start: 3em;\">\n<li><strong>Personal or Family Hardship or other Personal or Academic Reason:<\/strong> a statement signed by the student attesting to the specific nature of the hardship or articulating the need for the LOA.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Military Service:<\/strong> a letter or verification from the Armed Forces of the relevant country<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li>Complete the <a href=\"https:\/\/cm.maxient.com\/reportingform.php?JohnsHopkinsUniv&amp;layout_id=25\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">University Leave Request Form<\/a>. The form requires information including your reason for leave, anticipated dates of leave, housing status, and other student status and demographic information. You must also attach your signed personal statement or military verification.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>The submitted form will be reviewed by the university and students will be informed of approval or disapproval in writing.<\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_toggle][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][\/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=&#8221;1&#8243; disabled_on=&#8221;off|off|off&#8221; admin_label=&#8221;Co-operative Education&#8221; module_id=&#8221;loa&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.24.2&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; custom_padding=&#8221;50px||50px||true|false&#8221; border_color_bottom=&#8221;#002D72&#8243; locked=&#8221;off&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_row admin_label=&#8221;Co-operative Education&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.24.0&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; custom_padding=&#8221;0px||24px|||&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_column type=&#8221;4_4&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.24.0&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_text admin_label=&#8221;Heading&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.5&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; custom_margin=&#8221;||14px|||&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<h2>Co-operative Education<\/h2>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>Co-operative Education (Co-op) is a structured work experience that allows students to integrate full-time employment into their college education. It provides hands-on professional experience related to a student\u2019s field of study, helping students apply classroom learning, build career-ready skills, and explore potential career paths. Engineering students may participate in government- or industry-based cooperative education programs.<\/p>\n<p>Students participating in a Co-op are enrolled in a zero-credit, non-graded course that records the Engineering Co-op notation on the student\u2019s semester record. 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