307-5 - Course Substitutions

Title:  Course Substitution
Owner: Executive Director, Registrar Operations and Academic Compliance
Last Update/Revised: 02/25/2021

Policy: In certain cases, a student may request to substitute a USU core or general education course for a specific course requirement. Students will be required to complete a course substitution form and provide detailed explanation for substitution. Approval is required by the Dean or Program Director/Lead of the student’s major. Students may not substitute more than 15 credits.

Purpose: The purpose of this policy is to assist students who may have taken coursework not within their program of study, or wish to take a course not within their program of study, but may be closely related to their field of study and use as a substitution in order to meet graduation requirements. 

Scope: This policy applies to all university employees and current students.

Document and Form(s):

  • Course Substitution Form