Course Substitution

A course substitution request is made when a student desires to substitute one course for a required course when a clear relationship exists between the two.  This form may also be used for a complete replacement of a Liberty course requirement.

Course Substitution Process

• Visit the LU Transfer Suite
• Submit either a Completed or Future Course Evaluation -definitions of evaluations included on Transfer Suite Landing Page or found here
• A decision will be emailed within 5-7 business days after submission

How a Course Substitution applies to the Degree Completion Plan Audit (DCPA):

• An approved course substitution will apply in the degree requirement(s) but will not change the course prefix and number on a transcript, nor will it change the GPA.
• A lower-level course substituting for an upper-level requirement is not able to count toward the number of upper-level hours required.
• Changing programs or breaking enrollment may nullify the request; if this occurs, a new Course Substitution request would be needed for the new degree program.
• One course may fulfill both a General Education requirement and a Major Foundational requirement. (Consult your Advisor for more information). Note that a separate Course Substitution request would typically be needed for each requirement.
• A graduate course is not able to be applied to an undergraduate program.