Request to Exceed Credit Hour Maximum

INSTRUCTIONS: Submit a separate request for each semester/term. 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 materials to a University office violates the standards of academic integrity. Such violations will be subject to appropriate disciplinary action.

Student Name*

First NameMiddle InitialLast Name

Student Phone Number*

Area CodePhone Number

Student ID Number*

e.g., 001234567

Student Email*

example@albany.edu

Today's Date*

MonthDayYear

Advisor's Name*

First NameLast 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?

YesNoOther

Please be sure to meet with your academic advisor about your plan to exceed the credit hour maximum.

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?*

Have you completed an 18 or 19 credit semester at UAlbany in the past?*

YesNo

Please list the semesters you have taken 18-19 credits as well as the GPA earned for each*

	Semester (For example: Fall 2024)	Semester GPA
1
2
3
4
5

Note: For this petition to be considered during the Spring, Summer or Fall semesters/term, 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 will not be approved.*

Do you have any pending grade changes?*

YesNo

If so, how many?

What semester is this request for?

What semester is this request for?*

Example: Fall

What year is this request for?*

Example: 2022

How many TOTAL credits are you asking to enroll in for the semester/term?*

Please state your reasons for exceeding the credit maximum for the semester/term.*

List the course(s) you wish to add to your current schedule:*

Once you submit this form, your advisor will receive an email for approval.

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*

MonthDayYear