X. Waivers and Substitutions

A. Waivers and Course Substitutions

A program requirement may be waived or a course substitution may be granted pending review by the Office of Registration and Records and the approval of the Department Chair (or designee) of the student’s academic program, Academic Affairs, and the Scholastic Standards Committee. Students must still meet the necessary program requirements, including all program learning outcomes, for graduation. The total credit hours required for the specific program, as outlined in the curriculum, must still be met. SUNY Gen Ed requirements may not be waived or substituted. Course substitutions and waivers are time sensitive; speak with your advisor as soon as possible. Click here for the full list of approved SUNY Gen Ed courses.

B. PEH Waivers

A waiver from physical education requirements may be granted to a student who meets one of the following criteria:

1. 30 years of age or older at the time of first matriculation into the College;
2. A physician’s statement, which precludes the student’s participation in PEH, has been submitted. The Office of Registration and Records records the medical waiver on the student’s permanent record.

C. Proficiency Examinations

All students may take a health proficiency examination. Students who receive a grade of 75% or higher are not required to pass a health course. Credit is not awarded for successful completion of the health proficiency examination.