CACED Forms and Academic Resources

Students who have experienced severe, extenuating circumstances and were unable to successfully withdraw themselves from specific courses before the withdraw deadline may request an administrative withdrawal. If approved, an “AW” designation will be recorded on the student’s official academic record and no academic credit will be awarded. Students who have successfully withdrawn or who are able to withdraw before the published deadline, should not request an “AW”. For more information, please visit the university catalog.

Estimated review time: 2-3 months

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Change your major, minor, catalog year, and/or certificate program. Students must complete this form with their academic advisor.

Estimated Processing Time: 7-10 business days

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For students appealing a grade in a course. Students need to review the Grade Policy and Procedures Manual before filing a petition.

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If you receive a registration error indicating a time conflict, you may need this form.

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The tuition and fee appeal process is available to students who feel they warrant an exception to the Withdrawal/Refund Policies as listed in the Class Schedule for the appealed semester due to extenuating circumstances beyond their control.

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FERPA protects your student educational records. In compliance with FERPA, MSU Denver will not release your educational records to anyone but you, unless you specifically ask us to do so.

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Apply for certain semesters to be removed from GPA and academic credit. A Fresh Start will not change Financial Aid satisfactory academic progress evaluation.

Students are REQUIRED to work with their academic advisor to complete this form.

Estimated Processing Time: 5-7 business days

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This form is used for students to request a Pass/Fail option for a class, as opposed to normal grading options of A, B, C, D, F. This is restricted to general elective classes only.

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For students who wish to enroll in more credits beyond the maximum set for a semester.

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For students who have a course that did not transfer after Transfer Services has completed an official transfer evaluation of their credits. Take a copy of this form to the academic department that offers the course at MSU Denver for approval (e.g., if it is a math course, contact the Math department).

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