How to Request a Course Waiver

Students who have significant previous graduate-level training in GIS may be eligible for a course waiver of the required core GIS course (UPP 461) if they demonstrate a) mastery of course concepts and b) experience working independently on spatial analysis, visualization, and/or spatial data management projects. To apply for the waiver, students should thoroughly review the course syllabus, and submit the following to the UDVL program director.

  • CV
  • Brief cover letter summarizing your reasoning for requesting a course waiver
  • Portfolio of professional and/or academic projects or assignments completed that demonstrate fulfillment of course learning objectives and mastery of course concepts
  • Syllabi of previous GIS courses completed
  • Letter grade received for previous GIS courses
  • Course waiver request form (also located on the student resources UPP website): https://uofi.app.box.com/s/7mi9ucwn4491xn7oics4pu87jk4946i2
If accepted, the waiver request will then be forwarded to the Director of Graduate Studies for approval.
Email acraft2@uic.edu with any further questions about required materials.