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Waive Hours (WH)

Definition

This exception is used to waive a number of hours in a specific sub-requirement for a student.

Example

A student took an extra hour in the major core and has been approved to have one hour waived from the major additional required courses section.

 

Before the Exception

 

screenshot of degree audit before exception shows 1 hour still needed

 

 

Entering the Exception

 

Step 1. Select “Exceptions” from the menu bar, then select the “Add Exception” button.

 

"add exception" button

 

 

Step 2. Select “Waive Hours” from list of Exception Types.

 

list of exception options

 

 

Step 3. Enter the pseudo course and the hours being waived for the sub-requirement, and then select “Save” toward the bottom.

 

screenshot of text fields to enter pseudo course and hours waived

 

 

After the Exception

 

screenshot of degree audit after exception, no additional hours needed