Course Substitutions

Alabama State University (ASU) recognizes that unusual circumstances occur and some students may find it difficult to satisfy specific course work requirements for degree completion. Course substitutions are made on a case by case basis with the intent that the integrity of the academic program will not be compromised. A course substitution request is made when a student desires to substitute one course for a required course when a clear relationship exists between the two courses. Course substitutions may not exceed 25% of the credit hours required for graduation.

Course substitutions on the undergraduate level are made only upon the recommendation of the adviser and approval by the department chairperson and the dean of the appropriate college.

Alabama State University will consider a request from an undergraduate student for a course substitution as follows:

1. Students will discuss course substitution with the appropriate advisor, department chair, and Dean of the college for approval.
2. Upon approval, the Dean of the college will forward the form to the Office of Records and Registration for review. The Office of Records and Registration will post the course substitution to the student’s academic record. 
3. The Dean of the college will notify the student via the student’s ASU email address as to the approval or disapproval of the course substitution in writing within 5 working days following the receipt of the report from the Office of Records and Registration. 
4. The student is able to appeal the decision to the Provost and Vice President for Academic Affairs. 
5. The Provost and Vice President for Academic Affairs’ decision is binding and final.