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College of Letters and Science Advising

In addition to helping you navigate and connect with other campus resources, College advisors are available to assist with the following topics:

  • Reviewing progress toward the University, General Education, and College requirements.
  • Explaining University and College policies.
  • First Year Advising.
  • Undeclared Advising.
  • Options for managing academic difficulty.
  • Late Action requests.
    • Permission to Drop (PTD)
    • Late P/NP
  • Withdrawal and Readmission process.
  • Petitions.
  • Other complex academic issues or concerns.

Forms and Petitions

The following petitions are processed online:

  • Academic Major Study Plan
  • Change of Major - and - Multiple Major
  • Enroll Simultaneously at Another University
  • Excess Unit Petition
  • Extend Incomplete Grade Deadline
  • General Petition for the College of Letters & Science
  • Late Drop or File P/NP
  • Minor Declaration
  • Multiple Repeat Petition
  • Senior Residence Waiver

The petitions below must be submitted to our office by email ([email protected]) or in person to 1207 Social Sciences and Humanities. Please read specific instructions included on each form.

  • Exceed Enrollment Limit Request
  • Pursue University Extension Course for Degree Credit
  • Take a 200, 300, or 400 Numbered Course for Degree Credit
  • UC Letter of Reciprocity
  • Multiple Repeat Petition (PDF) 

Additional student services and forms may be found through the Office of the University Registrar

 

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Drop-in for Express Advising
1207 Social Science and Humanities 

Phone: 530-752-0392

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