
Course Substitution Petitions
You can submit petitions to modify Miami Plan or Global Miami Plan course requirements.
Students may submit a petition to the Office of Liberal Education in order to receive Miami Plan (Perspectives Areas, Signature Inquiry, Knowledge in Action) or Global Miami Plan (pre-2023 Foundations, Capstones, or Thematic Sequence) credit. These may be courses transferred from another institution, study abroad experiences, self-designed experiences, or courses taken at Miami that have not received Miami Plan designation.
All components of the proposal must be turned in before it will be reviewed by the University Director of Liberal Education. Allow 7-10 business days for reviews. A careful review of this website and the description and specific requirements of the Miami Plan that pertains to you may also be helpful in determining whether or not the course(s) you are petitioning fit the spirit of the Miami Plan.
The following petitions are available for submission. Please allow 7-10 days for a response.
You can submit petitions to modify Miami Plan or Global Miami Plan course requirements.
Collaborate with a faculty advisor to create a course of study reflecting on the culmination of your liberal education.
The Prior Learning Assessment Portfolio provides an opportunity to waive specific Miami Plan requirements.
In direct collaboration with a faculty advisor, create a Thematic Sequence reflective of requirements and goals represented by the Global Miami Plan and relevant to students' specific academic, professional, and social concerns.
This petition provides students with the opportunity to utilize a unique “beyond the classroom” experience beyond those that are currently offered.