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:

Below, please find the dates for the upcoming SPRING 2025 semester:

• Submission period. (SPRING 2025: Closed on Friday, January 3, 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 (SPRING 2025: Jan 4 - Jan 15, 2025)
  • Committee evaluates all requests
• Notification period (SPRING 2025: Begins January 15, 2025)
  • Department emails you with a permission number