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 FALL 2024 semester:

• Submission period. (Fall 2024: Aug 1 2024 at 12am until Aug 8 2024 at 11:59pm Pacific Time)
  • Students fill out the petition form. (NOTE: the form will not be available until the submission period begins!)
• Evaluation period (Fall 2024: Aug 9 - Jan 20)
  • Committee evaluates all requests
• Notification period (Fall 2024: Begins Aug 20)
  • Department emails you with a permission number