All students entering USF with fewer than 60 semester hours of credit are required to earn at least nine semester hours of credit prior to
graduation by attending one or more Summer terms offered by USF or any one of the State University System of Florida institutions. The
University may waive the application of this rule in cases of unusual hardship.
Submit this form the term in which you anticipate graduating.
Term applied to graduate:
Fall 20____
Spring 20____
Summer 20____
Please check the appropriate box below and provide appropriate documentation as needed:
I completed a summer internship/employment. Submit documentation from the internship/employer on official stationery, that
states you were engaged in seasonal employment and hired only during the Summer term.
My program does not offer courses during the summer. Submit documentation from your academic advisor in college
indicating courses were unavailable to you during the Summer term for your major specific courses or general
education courses.
I experienced personal or financial hardship. Submit detailed explanatory statement in the text box below or
attached to this form with any appropriate documentation that demonstrates extenuating circumstances.
I hereby certify that the information submitted for this petition is true and accurate to the best of my knowledge.
Student Signature _____________________________________________________________ Date ___________________________
FOR OFFICE USE ONLY
Decision:
Approved
Denied
_______________________________
Authorized Signature
_______________________________
Date
Number of hours
to waive:
3
6
9
Other
Name __________________________________________________________ USFID Number __________________________________
Phone ____________________________________________
Request to Waive Summer
Enrollment Requirement
Tampa Campus
4202 E. Fowler Ave., SVC 1034
Tampa, FL 33620
St. Petersburg Campus
140 7th Avenue S., BAY 102
St. Petersburg, FL 33701
Sarasota-Manatee Campus
6350 N. Tamiami Trail, SMC C107
Sarasota, FL 34243
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