Petition to take additional credits as a Psychology Major

Maximum Session Unit Load 

For students that are in good academic standing, the maximum number of units (credits) allowed in Spring or Fall semesters is 18; 7 in the Winter intersession; and 9 per each Summer session (combined total limit of 18 credits, inclusive of all credits spanning the 10 weeks of summer).

If it is necessary to enroll above the stated limits for any semester, a petition to the Committee on Course and Standing is required. Consider your proposed course load prior to submitting a petition request.

How to file an ePetition

NOTE: A letter from your major department is required for this type of petition. Do not file an ePetition prior to having a letter from your major department ready to upload. Undeclared students should consult with a CAASS advisor.

If the Psychology Department is your major department, please follow the below instructions to request a letter and file the ePetition.

1. Complete the form below.
2. Email the form to PsychAdvisor@brooklyn.cuny.edu.
3. Your request will be reviewed by a faculty advisor in the Psychology Department. Please allow time for review.
4. Once you receive a department letter, complete a BCWebCentral ePetition by logging into BC WebCentral. Click E-Services. Click Undergraduate Student Transactions. Click Petition for an Exception to the Bulletin, and follow the prompts.
5. DON’T FORGET TO UPLOAD THE DEPARTMENT LETTER AS THE LAST STEP OF THE PETITION BEFORE SUBMITTING!
6. The Committee on Course and Standing will make the final determination, and you will receive notification of the decision from the Office of Academic Standing via email.

If you have further questions regarding the e-Petition process, please e-mail the Office of Academic Standing.