The Psychology Department Petitions Process

The Psychology Department's Petitions Process happens before every Fall and Spring semester, in order to help students progress toward graduation if they cannot obtain a seat in a needed class through standard registration procedures. 

Watch this movie for an overview of the entire process:

The Fall 2025 petitions process opens on July 15, 2025.

You can find the petitions form here.

Below, please find the dates for the FALL 2025 semester, to give you a sense of the timing:

• Submission period. (FALL 2025: Closes on Friday, Aug 1, 2025 at 11:59pm Pacific Time)
  • Students fill out the petition form. (NOTE: the form will only be available during the submission period)
• Evaluation period (FALL 2025: Aug 2 - Aug 15, 2025)
  • Committee evaluates all requests
• Notification period (FALL 2025: Begins August 15, 2025)
  • Department emails you with a permission number