Two forms, the GE Course Substitution/Exception Form and the Substitution for Major or Support Courses Form, were revised in December 2004.  In addition, a new form, the GE Course Substitution for Study Abroad Form, was created to assist students taking courses abroad.  Changes on these forms were developed after over a year of discussion and input from department chairs/heads, deans and associate deans, faculty, advisors, and administrative staff.

We ask that all department offices discard the old forms and use the new ones, in order to provide consistency on campus and minimize confusion for students.  What follows is some further information about the forms and where to obtain them:

These forms are printed by the Records Office and have been distributed to the College Advisors.  If you would like for students to be able to obtain these forms in your department office, please contact Cindy Jelinek at the CSM Advising Center (x62615, or cjelinek@calpoly.edu) for copies.

A sample GE Substitution/Exception form is available on the GE web site in PDF format:  http://www.ge.calpoly.edu/petitions/GEsubweb13.pdf.  This link provides information, shows how to fill out the form correctly and to get the necessary signatures. It is not for printing purposes.

GE Area Chair signatures are now required on the form. Chair information is updated regularly on the GE petition web site. http://ge.calpoly.edu/petitions/studentinfo.htm

GE Area Chairs: (updated 2/09/05)
Area A/C: Arts and Humanities - Kathryn Rummell/English (x62142)
Area B/F: Science, Mathematics & Technology - Richard Saenz (62447) Spring 05
Area D/E: Society and the Individual - Andrew Morris/History (x62815)

2. Substititution for Major or Support Courses Forms

If you would like for students to be able to obtain these forms in your department office, please contact Cindy Jelinek at the CSM Advising Center (x62615, or cjelinek@calpoly.edu)for an e-copy to duplicate. Each college/department is responsible for printing the Substitution for Major or Support Courses forms.  These forms must be printed on four-part NCR paper (with multiple copies and the form instructions on the back). 

A sample Substitution for Major or Support Courses form is available on the GE web site in PDF format:  http://www.ge.calpoly.edu/petitions/GEsubmajorweb9.pdf.  This link provides information, shows how to fill out the form correctly and to get the necessary signatures.  It is not for printing purposes.

3. GE Course Substitution for Study Abroad Forms

The GE Course Substitution for Study Abroad forms are new forms designed for students wishing to receive Cal Poly credit for courses taken abroad.  Please advise students that these forms are available in the Study Abroad Office (building 38, room 106).  These forms are not distributed by the colleges or departments.

A sample GE Course Substitution for Study Abroad form is available on the GE web site in PDF format:  http://www.ge.calpoly.edu/petitions/GEstuabrweb8.pdf.  This link provides information, shows how to fill out the form correctly and to get the necessary signatures.  It is not for printing purposes.

If you have any additional questions regarding the forms, please contact Dee Ann Wells in the Records Office (x62038), or Katie Tool in the GE office (x62228).