STUDENT RESPONSIBILITY REGARDING UNIVERSITY AND DEPARTMENT POLICIES

It is the responsibility of the student to fully understand the information presented in the current Kent State University Catalog and to know and observe all policies and procedures of the University. Regulations may not be waived nor exceptions granted because a student pleads ignorance of policies or procedures. Students should make themselves aware of all published University Registration and Withdrawal deadlines. While academic advisors and other staff will assist students in every way possible, the responsibility for following all policies and meeting all requirements and deadlines rests with the student.

OBLIGATION OF THE UNIVERSITY REGISTRAR AND DEADLINE

• The university is obligated to ensure the integrity of the academic transcript as an accurate historical document. Therefore, in order for the academic transcript to reflect the actual history of a student’s experience at the university, an exception to university policy is warranted only in cases involving documented unusual or extenuating circumstances.
• A petition is a request for exception to university policy and review and/or approval by the Office of the University Registrar is not guaranteed.  Students may submit a petition in a reasonable period of time, typically within the term under consideration. Petitions for exception to registration may be reviewed retroactively at the discretion of the University Registrar not to exceed two years (2) from the end of the term in which the requested action is sought. Petitions more than two (2) years from the end of the term under consideration are not guaranteed to be reviewed and/or approved.
• For further information regarding the Petition for Exception to Registration process, please email RegPetition@kent.edu.

Role of Instructor, advisor, and third parties

Statements and approvals are advisory and are not binding on the decision of the Office of the University Registrar.