At UCSB, students may need to submit additional petitions during their time here. For example, if a student exceeds the 200-unit limit before graduating, they will need to complete the "Proposed Schedule for Graduation." If they are facing academic challenges, they may be required to submit an "Academic Self-Reflection." Transfer students should request an IGETC evaluation to check their IGETC certification status. Additionally, if a student cannot finish a course due to extenuating circumstances, they may need to request an "Incomplete" grade. See the detailed list below for additional petitions.

 

Expand the petition link for detailed instructions.

Proposed Schedule for Graduation

Purpose: Students are expected to graduate without undertaking more than 200 units. The Proposed Schedule for Graduation (PSG) is a planning tool for students who want permission to complete more than 200 units before earning their degree. Those who exceed 200 units are expected to make the fastest reasonable progress in fulfilling degree requirements.

Petition Instructions:

1. Complete the Proposed Schedule for Graduation form. On the form you will need to:

  • List the major(s) and minor(s) you plan to complete.
  • Describe the additional education or professional objectives that you are pursuing through further study.
  • Briefly explain the circumstances that have led to your need to complete more than 200 units before attaining your degree. Please indicate how many of your units come from Advanced Placement credit.
  • Provide a quarter-by-quarter plan to fulfill your remaining requirements for graduation.

2. Have the departmental advisor in your major(s) and minor(s) sign the form.

3. After you have completed the PSG, with the required signatures, upload and submit the form using the link below.

Petition Processing & Notification:  Allow 2-3 weeks for petitions to be processed by Dean’s Office. You will be notified of decisions by email.

Submit Request Here

Academic Self-Reflection

Purpose: This form is required for students under Academic Review or Dean's Review (formerly known as Academic Probation) seeking reinstatement to the College of Letters & Science.

Note: Students on Academic Review or Dean's Review requesting reinstatement after a break in enrollment need to submit the Academic Self-Reflection and the Readmission/Reinstatement application via DocuSign, available on the Forms page of the Registrar's website.

Instructions:

  1. Complete the Academic Self-Reflection.
  2. Send the completed form to ltsc-reinstate@ucsb.edu.

For more information regarding Academic Review or Dean’s Review, see Academic Challenges.

Petition to Enroll in a Graduate Course

Purpose:  For Letters & Science undergraduate students with a strong academic record to request permission to enroll in a graduate-level course. To be considered, a student must:

  • Have a minimum cumulative grade-point average of 3.0.
  • Have at least 12 units of upper-division credit with a grade of B or better in the subject of the graduate course.

Petition Instructions:

  1. Download and complete the Petition to Enroll in a Graduate Course.
  2. Submit the completed form to the Office of the Registrar at Registration@sa.ucsb.edu.

Note: Graduate courses completed by undergraduate students will not apply toward graduate degrees unless taken while enrolled in a combined BS/MS program.

More information can be found on the Forms page of the Registrar's website.

Request IGETC Evaluation

Purpose: For transfer students to request an evaluation of a Partial IGETC, Full IGETC, or UC Letter of Reciprocity status or to finalize a partial IGETC that has already been evaluated.

Fall 2024 incoming students: If you have a full IGETC certification, please do not submit a petition. Instead, submit your IGETC certification to the UCSB Office of Admissions for further processing.

Petition Instructions: 

  1. Complete the petition using the link below.
  2. On the petition, indicate if you are requesting a Full IGETC, Partial IGETC or a UC Letter of Reciprocity.
  3. Indicate where you are in the process of receiving your IGETC certification/Letter.
  4. If applicable, include a copy of your unofficial transcripts or IGETC/UC Reciprocity documentation. An unofficial IGETC certification can be submitted for evaluation purposes.

Reminder: Official transcripts for all courses taken as a part of the IGETC must be sent to the Office of Admissions. 

Petition Processing and Notification: Allow 1-2 weeks for a transfer advisor to evaluate your status and contact you to request additional information or to confirm that your IGETC has been processed. 

Submit Request Here

Incomplete Grade Request

Purpose: To request an Incomplete (I) grade for a course. This form is processed by the Office of the Registrar.

Petition Instructions:

  1. Read the Incomplete Grade information on the "Forms" page of the Registrar's website.
  2. Contact the instructor on record to arrange the Incomplete.
  3. Submit the form on the Registrar's website by the last working day of the quarter in which the course was initiated. Retroactive requests may be considered at the instructor's discretion.
  4. Complete the course requirements as outlined by the Instructor. 

Incomplete grades must be made up in the first regular quarter immediately following the quarter for which the incomplete was reported. For example, incomplete grades from Spring quarter and Summer Session must be made up by the end of Fall quarter, because Summer Session does is not considered a regular quarter. Failure to complete the course requirements by this deadline will result in a recorded grade of F or NP, depending on the grading option chosen. Students may request an extension from their instructor if they cannot complete work by the deadline. Retroactive requests may be considered at the instructor's discretion.