Exceptions for Program Requirements

Lane does not authorize individual departments to waive degree requirements of general education (foundational skills and discipline studies) requirements. An instructional dean, or designee, may use any course on a student's transcript to substitute for any required major or core course, limited up to 10 percent of the program for career-technical programs only. The Academic Requirements Review Committee will consider petitions to substitute a college general education requirement.
In accordance with the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, Section 504, colleges must be willing to modify academic requirements to prevent discrimination against eligible students with disabilities. Therefore, qualified students with disabilities may request that appropriate course substitutions be considered as a programmatic accommodation.