Course Override Information

Do you need to request an override into a course, but are not sure where to go? Below you will find our most up-to-date listing of override processes by academic college. 

Remember:

• Override approvals are not guaranteed. 
• Most departments will not grant overrides for closed courses.
• Each department may have different procedures or criteria for granting overrides.
• Once an override has been processed, it is your responsibility to register for the course.
• If you must send an email to request an override, always be sure to include your name, student ID#, your major, the specific course you are requesting the override for, and a brief justification for the request in your message.

• Bagwell College of Education
  • E-Mail: bcoe_advising@kennesaw.edu 
• College of Architecture and Construction Management
  • 3rd Attempt
  • Override Request Form
• College of Computing and Software Engineering
  • Pre-Requisite Override
  • 3rd Attempt Override
  • Substitution Request
• College of Science and Mathematics
  • General Override Information
  • 3rd Attempt Override
  • SCI 1102 Pre-requisite Override
  • MATH Override
• College of The Arts
  • Course Override Form

  Course override is the process of receiving prior approval from the department to register for a specific course. Please note: you will need to register for the course through your Owl Express once the override is approved.

  Course overrides are used in situations such as:

  • A registration error was received and you met the course prerequisite or received prior approval.
  • Transfer students please note: you may need to submit an override request form each semester if your transfer course is counting as a prerequisite.
  • A closed course requires prior department approval.

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  • Course Substitution Form

  Course substitution is the process of using one or more courses to satisfy specific course requirements within a degree program. This process requires approval and can take up to two weeks to appear on DegreeWorks.

  Course substitutions are used in situations such as:

  • Transfer credit that satisfies a degree requirement but needs to be moved on your DegreeWorks
  • A course (with prior approval) was taken to satisfy a degree requirement
  • Internship credit that has been approved to satisfy a specific course requirement
• Michael J. Coles College of Business

  Click here for more information on overrides

• Norman J. Radow College of Humanities and Social Sciences
  • Anthropology, Geography, and Geographic Information Sciences
  • English
    • Overrides: Email Mrs. Rhonda Nemeth at rnemeth@kennesaw.edu from your KSU student email.
    • For repeat overrides, please include your KSU ID number, the course you’re trying to repeat (ENGL 1102), the semester you would like to take it, as well as a brief explanation of why you didn’t pass in previous attempts and why this attempt will be different (about 3-5 sentences).
  • Foreign Languages
  • History and Philosophy
    • Pre-Requisite
    • 3rd Attempt
  • Interdisciplinary Studies
    • 3rd Attempt
    • ISD Override Request Form
  • Organizational and Professional Communication, Media and Entertainment, Journalism and Emerging Media, and Public Relations
  • Political Science and International Affairs
  • Psychology
    • 3rd Attempt
      • Instructions
  • Sociology and Criminal Justice:
    • Email: scjdeptksu@kennesaw.edu
  • Technical Communication and Interactive Design
    • 3rd attempt
    • For closed, prerequisite, or other overrides, please email tcid@kennesaw.edu
• Southern Polytechnic College of Engineering and Engineering Technology
  • Engineering Override Form
• Wellstar College of Health and Human Services
  • Exercise Science
    • 3rd Attempt Form 
    • Other overrides: Email Dr. Tiffany Esmat - tesmat@kennesaw.edu
  • Health and Physical Education
  • Integrated Health Science
  • Human Services
  • Nursing
    • Contact the WellStar Advising team for further guidance: wellstaradvising@kennesaw.edu
  • Public Health Education
  • Sport Management
    • 3rd Attempt Form 
    • Other overrides: Email Dr. Jennifer Willett - jbeck@kennesaw.edu. Please visit the Wellstar Advising Office for an advising appointment prior to emailing.