Waiver/Substitution Form

Student Information






Override/Substitution/Waiver Type
  • Course Prerequisite Waiver: To waive course prerequisite(s) identified in the College Catalog for the indicated course. Approved by the Program Director responsible for the course.
  • Course Substitution: To substitute a Mercy College or transfer institution course for another within the student's program of study. Approved by the Program Director and/or Division Dean.
  • Course Waiver: To waive a course within a student's program of study frequently using prior learning assessment or previous courses taken. Approved by the Program Director and/or Division Dean.
  • Maximum Course Load Override: To waive the maximum course load for the semester indicated (Undergraduate - 18 credit hours, MHA and MSN - 12 credit hours). Approved by the Division Dean.
  • 7-Year Limit Override: To waive the 7-Year requirement for Math and Science courses. Approved by the Program Director and/or Division Dean.

Choose the types of waivers/substitutions/overrides you wish to submit.
Course Prerequisite Waiver

e.g., MTH 130

e.g., College Algebra

Course Substitution

e.g., MTH 100

e.g., Intermediate Algebra

e.g., Terra State Community College. If you are substituting with a Mercy College course, leave this blank.

e.g., MATH 1500

e.g., Quantitative Reasoning
Course Waiver

e.g., MTH 130

e.g., College Algebra

Maximum Course Load Override


7-Year Limit Override

e.g., MTH 130

e.g., College Algebra





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