Broward College students who wish to request an exception to the academic rules, regulations, and college requirements shall submit a petition to the Academic Standards Committee with accompanying supporting documentation to support the petition.

The following procedure shall apply to requests for exceptions to established academic policies:

1. The student shall complete the online Academic Standards Petition after a consultation with their academic advisor. The Petition must include all pertinent supporting documentation such as transcripts, or medical documentation that aligns with the term dates the exception is being requested.
2. All requests for fourth (4th) attempts must include documentation to prove the extenuating circumstance aligned to the term dates of the course failures and withdrawals.
3. The Campus Associate Dean of Student Services or designee must sign the petition no later than five (5) business days before the scheduled meeting.
4. The Academic Standards Committee generally meets on the first Thursday of the month.
5. The Committee makes recommendations to the Student Ombudsperson after carefully reviewing the petitions. The Student Ombudsperson may accept the recommendations from the Committee or make decisions based on the facts and information presented by the student and the committee.
6. The Ombudsperson will notify the student of a decision in writing.
7. Students should note that the academic standards process is their appeal, and all decisions are final.