Note
Definition
A substitute course is used to replace a required course
from a Degree Plan. This occurs when the required
course is no longer offered or has been failed a
number of times.
Substitution/
Replacement
of a Required
Course from a
Degree Plan
A substitute course is not an equivalent course.
Accordingly, in calculating the cumulative GPA for the
degree, the grade of the substitute course does not replace
that of the failed course. The credits and grades of both
courses are included in the calculation. Note that
substitution of elective courses from a degree plan is subject
to college approval only.
(1)
A course can be substituted/replaced if it is defunct.
)2(
A course cannot be substituted with
University Elective course(s).
a. By another course or
courses of equal or
greater credits.
The
necessary
conditions
under which
a substitution
is permitted
are:
)3(
A course to be substituted/replaced
must be:
)4(
The substitution should be approved before it
is registered by the student and requires
college and Deanship of A&R approval.
b. Taught in the same
language.
Deanship of Admissions & Registration