Departures from the rules and regulations stated in the Graduate Catalog require the filing and approval of an Application for Exception to Graduate School Regulations form. Such requests must have the approvals indicated on the form and must state in a logical and coherent manner a rational basis for the requested exception. Forms for such requests are available from the Graduate School, from graduate program areas, and may be downloaded from the Graduate School website. Unusual and/or substantial deviations from stated rules and regulations may require action by the Graduate Council.