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Exception Policies

To submit an exception request for Liberal Studies (LSP) requirements, make sure you have the information listed below, then click on the "Submit an Exception Request" button to start the exception request process.
 Information Required for LSP exceptions/waivers requests:

  • Student full name
  • Student ID number
  • Student DePaul email address
  • Home college & major
  • Advisor Name
  • Advisor DePaul email address
  • A description of the request
  • Syllabus and course description of requested substitution
If the exception or waiver request is approved, your advisor will make the change to your Degree Progress Report (DPR).

Submit an Exception Request

Military Waiver for Experiential Learning

 

Students seeking a military exception waiver must write a 2000-word essay that includes a brief self-introduction and a thorough description of how their military experience (leadership, challenges, etc.) meets the EL learning outcomes. The essay should be submitted via the Liberal Studies Program Exception Request Form.

Request a Military Waiver

Independent Study for Experiential Learning

To fulfill the Experiential Learning requirement with an Independent Study, students should first ensure that their home college has approved the proposed Independent Study. Upon this approval, students should submit an exception request and include their Independent Study proposal and documentation of approval. 

Apply an IS towards EL

Transferring Honors Courses

Students who have chosen to withdraw from the Honors Program and would like to transfer their Honors courses to their Liberal Studies Program requirements should refer to the Honors Program Withdrawals page in the Catalog and consult their advisor before submitting an exception request.

Review HON to LSP policies