2015-2016 Undergraduate Catalog

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Transient Permission Policy

Students accepted for enrollment at Cumberland University are expected to complete all subsequent coursework at Cumberland. However, it is understood that unusual circumstances such as class cancellations, scheduling conflicts, etc. occur making it necessary for students to enroll in a limited number of courses at other institutions in order to maintain reasonable progress toward a timely degree completion. These transient courses must be approved in advance and once completed will be accepted by Cumberland University as credit toward the degree.
  1. Transient permission will not be granted for any coursework if the student is within the last thirty (30) hours required for graduation.
  2. During May and Summer terms, students residing within a 50 mile radius will not be granted Transient Permission if the desired course is offered by Cumberland University. If Cumberland University is offering the course online the 50 mile radius rule does not apply and the student should plan to take the course with Cumberland.
  3. Elective coursework used for the purpose of athletic or scholarship eligibility that does not apply to a degree program will be considered under special circumstances.

Required documents

  1. A letter from the student indicating the reason for transient permission, the school at which they intend to register for the course (if approved), the course number, name, and course description of the course they wish to take from that school, and the dates in which they plan to take the course. The student should also include the course number and name of the course at Cumberland University for which they believe the transient course will substitute.
  2. Verification from the student's advisor that the course is not being repeated to replace and unsatisfactory grade.
  3. After completing your academic appeal paperwork, the School Dean in charge of the student's major, should sign the appeal form.
  4. Once all documents and signatures have been obtained, bring the appeal form to the Office of the Registrar to be reviewed by the Vice President for Academic Affairs. Students will be notified in writing of the outcome of your appeal.