International Engineering Program Degree Requirement Exemption Request Form
INSTRUCTIONS - DO NOT FILL OUT PAGES 1 OR 2. THE ACTUAL EXEMPTION FORM IS ON PAGE 3.
Form must be filled out and signed digitally. First download & open in Adobe, then complete the required
fields. Do not print form.
Part 1: Fill the boxes with the required identifying information. You will be able to select your department
from
a drop down menu after clicking Select.
Part 2: I am seeking an exemption from the international program requirement, which is a WCOE graduation requirement.
I claim an exemption from the requirement for the following reason(s), please check all that apply:
Financial hardship.
Please provide the proper documentation showing that shows your name. The minimum required document is the official TTU Award Letter.
For each year of attendance at TTU. It can be found at the TTU main Financial Aid page.
Click on: Double T Dashboard > eRaider Login > "TTU Award Letter" > Download PDF(s) (Download for each year at TTU.)
In addition, you can include more information about your student loans such as total amount owed in federal loans, private loans
and parental loans. If you work all year long to pay some of your expenses, please include W-2’s, tax documents, etc., and cross out your social
security number. You may include additional financial information but make sure to document each claim appropriately.
Health conditions that do not permit long-term travel without doctors care.
Documentation example: Doctor's note.
Conditions such as, but not limited to, birth of children, responsible care of a family member, family hardship, etc.
Include children birth certificates, marriage license, etc. Family hardship examples are: Loss of employment, separation or divorce, loss
of child support, medical hardship in the family, death of spouse parent.
An international student, or a student visa or an immigration status that does not permit participating in a study abroad experience.
Documentation examples: Visa F-1 letter, Image of US Visa Stamp, ID card with immigration information.
A transfer student with 60 or more engineering or computer science hours toward the student's degree plan.
Your academic advisor must review your Degree Works, count those credits, complete and sign this section of the form.
A student athlete whose athletic season prohibits extended travel.
Include a letter from your coach certifying this information.
Substitution of another academic international experience (minimum of 6 weeks in length and prior to enrolling at TTU).
Examples: summer or semester programs abroad while enrolled at another university, high school student exchange abroad. Include
documentation showing enrollment and completion to this program.
Other
This claim allows you to include other special circumstances not included in the previous claims. You will need to provide documentation
to support your statements. You must provide supporting documentation for all reasons claimed or the document will not be accepted
or reviewed.
Email Exemption Form and Documentation in one merged PDF file to: iep.coe@ttu.edu