Waiver of Regulations (ENTS)

Students seeks a waiver of ENTS regulation must submit the appropriate form and supporting documentation to the Program Office. Waivers of regulation include: (a) request for core course exemption; (b) request for course substitution; and (c) petitions.

(a) Core Course Exemption
This policy applies only to the following core courses: ENTS 641, ENTS 625, ENTS 630, ENTS 632, and ENTS 635. Please note that new students entering in fall may be eligible to gain exemption from core courses ENTS 622 and/or ENTS 640 by passing a placement exam before the start of their first semester. The Program Office will announce information to new students regarding placement exams.

Students who believe they have already covered the material in an ENTS core course during their previous education may submit a request for Core Course Exemption. The following documents will be required for each core course exemption request:

1. Completed ENTS Core Course Exemption Request Form

2. Official transcript from an accredited institution showing a B or better in the relevant class either in your file or attached to the form

3. In some cases, a course description or detailed syllabus may be requested

Students approved for core course exemption are still required to complete the mandatory 30 credits for graduation. All core course exemptions must be replaced by more advanced ENTS electives. Generally, technical core courses must be replaced by technical electives; management core courses must be replaced by similar electives. All replacement courses must be approved prior to registration. 

Students should submit the complete request to the Program Office no later than one week prior to the semester in which the exemption applies. The exemption must be approved prior to the start of the semester. Up to two core course exemptions can be approved routinely, as long as all complete and relevant information is provided and available. For three or more exemptions, some additional justification and review may be required.

(b) Course Substitution
Students who wish to take a non-ENTS course may submit a request for Elective Course Substitution. The following documents will be required:

1. Completed ENTS Elective Course Substitution Request

2. Official course description and, if available, detailed syllabus

Students should ensure that they have the background and prerequisite knowledge to undertake the proposed course. Students approved for elective course substitution are still required to complete the mandatory 30 credits for graduation.  A maximum of one elective course substitution is permitted. The elective course may be replaced by an approved non-ENTS course. All substitution courses must be approved by the Program Office prior to registration. If approved, students are responsible for obtaining permission to register from the department offering the course. 

Students must submit the complete request to the Program Office no later than one week prior to the start of the semester in which they intend to take the course.  If the substitution is not approved prior to the start of the semester, then the non-ENTS course is not authorized to count towards the degree.

Students taking unauthorized courses will be considered out of good standing and are subject to dismissal from the Program.

(c) Petitions
Students who have compelling reason and appropriate documentation to seek an exception to policy may do so by submitting a petition. The petition should concisely state the relevant policy and the exception needed as well as the reasons why the student feels he/she should be granted the exception.

Program policies include all policies stated herein as well as policies, procedures, and deadlines announced in print and/or digital form by the Program Office. Students should submit the completed ENTS Petition for Waiver of Regulation Form with any supporting documents to the Program Office for review.

Requests for exceptions to Graduate School regulations must be submitted to the Program Office with the appropriate Graduate School form and within processing time of the Graduate School deadline. Graduate School regulations are detailed in the Graduate Catalog. All Graduate School forms can be found on the Graduate School website.