Course substitution assistance

The University of Montana will not reduce academic standards. When the student petitions for a course substitution, the Office for Disability Equity (ODE) will verify the functional limitations of the disability and rate the severity of the need for the substitution. Petitions for substitution are considered on the merits of individual circumstances. The Graduation Appeals Committee and other academic authorities grant such substitutions, not ODE, because such petitions are strictly academic questions.

Graduation Appeals Form (PDF) from Registrar's Office

Steps for students seeking a course substitution:

  • Discuss your interest in petitioning for a course substitution with your ODE consultant in your early academic career.
  • Contact the Office of the Registrar at graduation@umontana.edu or 406-243-2421 to inquire about upcoming due dates.
  • Work with your academic advisor to come up with a potential course (or courses) as a substitution to fulfill the requirements.
  • Compose your graduation appeal statement. 
  • Contact your ODE consultant and request a letter that verifies the functional limitations and severity of the need for the substitution.   
  • Have your academic advisor, departmental chair, and dean sign your appeal form.
  • Submit the petition packets to the Office of the Registrar by email at graduation@umontana.edu

For questions regarding graduation appeals, contact the Office of the Registrar at 406-243-2421 or graduation@umontana.edu