Course Substitution Policy

Some students enter the University possessing certain skills which allow them to begin at an advanced point in their program of study or to substitute a course in the program. In order to serve the specific educational needs of these students, the designated department representative may grant course substitutions on a case-by-case basis. Course substitutions normally apply only to core courses, not to arts and sciences courses. The primary exception is the case in which a student transfers advanced mathematics course(s). In this case, the student may be permitted to take an appropriate Stratford University elective in place of the substituted course. Students interested in a course substitution should contact their academic advisor for more information. The program director determines all course substitutions; this documentation is maintained in the students’ files.