Exchange Course (XC)
Definition
This exception allows you to exchange or “swap” a student’s course for an acceptable course. This exception is similar to “Course Substitution,” but the student’s course retains its own identity.
Example
A student was approved to use PSYCH S000.02 in place of PSYCH 1100 in the Social Science GE.
Before the Exception
![screenshot of degree audit before exception and psychology requirement is incomplete](/media/gtgfrj1p/xc-before-exception.png)
Entering the Exception
Step 1. Select “Exceptions” from the menu bar, then select the “Add Exception” button.
!["add exception" button](/media/avbnvqtw/xc-step-1.png)
Step 2. Select “Exchange Course” from list of Exception Types.
![list of exception options](/media/on1l3n0p/xc-step-2.png)
Step 3. Enter the pseudo course for the sub-requirement being modified, and then select “Add Course” toward the bottom.
![screenshot of text field to enter pseudo course name and "add course" button](/media/dt3du5ap/xc-step-3.png)
Step 4. Enter the course (using the course mask) into the Course and Replacement Course fields, and then click “Add to List.”
![screenshot showing text fields to add exception information](/media/exhjh2qx/xc-after-exception.png)
Step 5. Click “Return.”
![screenshot showing "return" button](/media/0pid5qyy/xc-step-5.png)
Step 6. Click “Save.”
![screenshot of "save" button](/media/hbbdhilm/xc-step-6.png)
After the Exception
![screenshot showing degree audit after the exception, and psychology requirement is complete](/media/kj3bgzjf/xc-after-exception.png)