Request to Exceed 19 Credit Hour Maximum

Request to Exceed 19 Credit Hour Maximum
Who fills in the sections *

Section A: Student Section B: Advisor
INSTRUCTIONS: Submit a separate request for each semester. Requests will NOT be considered after the late registration period has ended for full semester length courses. Please note that you will need advisor approval (see below). You will receive an email with the outcome of your request 3-5 business days after submission.

Making false statements and/or filling forged documents and/or submitting false material to a University office violates the standards of academic integrity. Such violations will be subject to appropriate disciplinary action.
{studentName} should have already completed Section A. Please complete Section B about {studentName}'s request to exceed 19 credit hours in the {whatSemester}, and submit the form.
SECTION A. To be completed by student
Student Name *

First Name Middle Initial Last Name
Student Phone Number *

Area Code Phone Number
Student ID Number *
e.g., 001234567
Student Email *
example@albany.edu
Today's Date *

Month Day Year
Advisor's Name *

First Name Last Name
Advisor's Email *
example@albany.edu
Advisor's Email cannot be equal to Student Email.

Please enter your advisor's Email.
NOTE: Please double check that you have entered your advisor's email correctly. If the email is entered incorrectly, your advisor will NOT receive an email requesting review of this form.

Please note that it is the student's responsibility to make sure the advisor receives the email requesting approval of the form.
Have you met with your academic advisor?

Yes No
Please be sure to meet with your academic advisor about your plan to exceed 19 credit hours.

Your advisor's approval is necessary in order for the form to be processed.
Your cumulative (overall) average at Albany: *
How many credits have you taken in the previous 2 semesters? *
Note: For this petition to be considered, students are expected to demonstrate a record of taking 18 credits or more (A-E grading) with semester grade point averages of 3.00 or higher for more than one semester. In addition, if your cumulative grade point average is below 3.00, this petition will only be considered when there are extenuating circumstances.

Note that while each request is reviewed individually, the existence of extenuating circumstances does not guarantee the approval of the request.
How many credits of Incomplete do you have? **If you have more than ONE incomplete course this request cannot be approved. *
Do you have any pending grade changes? *

Yes No
If so, how many?
What semester is this request for? *
How many TOTAL credits are you asking to enroll in for the term? *
Please state your reasons for taking more than 19 credit hours. *
List the course(s) you wish to add to your current schedule: *
Once you submit Section A of this form, your advisor will receive an email to complete Section B. In order for this request to be reviewed, both sections must be completed.
By signing (typing your legal name) in the space below, you are certifying that all information is correct and that you are the person completing this application.

When you press the submit button, you will receive an email confirmation that your application was received. Please print for your records and retain as verification of your submission.
Signature *
Today's Date *

Month Day Year
SECTION B. To be completed by Advisor

Note: This section is ONLY to be completed by the Advisor.
Please have your advisor provide a comprehnsive written rationale for your request. Your submission cannot be reviewed without Section B completed by the advisor.
Advisor's Name *

First Name Last Name
Advisor's Email *
example@albany.edu
Has the student met with you? *

Yes No
Advisor's Approval

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By signing (typing your legal name) in the space below, you are certifying that all information is correct and that you are the person completing this application.

When you press the submit button, you will receive an email confirmation that your application was received. Please print for your records and retain as verification of your submission.
Signature *
Today's Date *

Month Day Year
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Request to Exceed 19 Credit Hour Maximum

SECTION A. To be completed by student

SECTION B. To be completed by Advisor