Forms, Petitions, and Requests

Petitioning Academic Matters

Students looking to petition academic matters should direct those requests to the Vice Dean for Academic Affairs. Petitions may also be picked up from the Registrar and the Office of the Vice Dean for Academic Affairs.

Review Academic Policies for additional information on petitions and forms.

The following is a list of some of the forms you may need.

• FERPA Authorization Release Form
• General Petition Form
  • Graduating with more than 90 units
  • Take more than 17 units in a term
  • Requests not otherwise listed
• Leave of Absence 
  • Medical leave of absence requests require a meeting with the Vice Dean of Academic Affairs
• Request for Reschedule of Examination
  • Disability accommodations requests require a meeting with the Assistant Dean of Student Services
• Requests to Switch Divisions 
• Research-Based Independent Study 
• Visit an Approved ABA Law School or Take Graduate Courses 
• Withdrawal
  • Please contact the Office of the Vice Dean for Academic Affairs at AcademicAffairs@cwsl.edu to discuss your withdrawal options
     

Forms

Need to request a letter or a transcript? Find the information that you need or download our forms, which you will need to fill out. 

Transcript Request Form:

Transcript request form

• Transcripts can be ordered online 24/7 through the National Student Clearinghouse. You can order transcripts using all major credit cards.
  • Official transcripts are only available as a hard copy.
• The Registrar's office will not make copies of transcripts issued by other schools that may be part of your student record.
• Students who attended California Western prior to 1978
  • If you attended California Western prior to 1978, please contact USIU/Alliant University at 858-635-4581 for a copy of your transcript.
  • If you have additional questions, see the Transcript Guide or contact the Registrar’s Office. 

Request a Letter Form:

Request a letter form

• You can use the above form to request a Letter of Standing, Degree or Enrollment Verifications.
• If you are planning to visit another school, you need to fill out a petition and receive approval before asking for a Letter of Good Standing-Visit Another School.
• Letters are usually processed within 48 business hours of receipt.

Other forms

Academic Records Request     

Diploma Replacement Request

Name change form

Certified Law Student Program (Formerly Practical Training of Law Students Program <PTLS>)