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Path Forms Submitted by Advisors and Administrators

For Advisors and Administrators: To review a form submitted by a student, please log in to BP Logix and navigate to your "My Tasks" dashboard.

For step-by-step instructions and additional training resources, visit the OUR Training and Community Readiness section on the Faculty and Staff Resources page.

Note: Some forms can be submitted by administrators and/or students.

Academic Program Requests

Form NameAudienceForm Description
Add Masters for PhD StudentAdministrators and/or Students

Request to add a research master's degree (MA or MS) for PhD students ONLY

Can also be used when a research master's is already on a PhD student's record but unable to apply for graduation via the Graduation Application.

Certificate RequestAdministrators and/or StudentsRequest to add or drop an in-program certificate.
Change Program PrioritiesAdministratorsRequest to change program priorities for a student enrolled in at least two programs.
Declare/Update Field of Study Administrators and/or StudentsRequest to declare or update a major, minor, or concentration.
Drop Below Required EnrollmentISSS AdministratorsISSS administrators can submit a request to update an F1 or J1 visa student’s minimum CUs.
Internal Transfer/Dual DegreeAdministrators and/or Students

Administrators: Submit a request on behalf of a traditional undergraduate for an internal transfer or dual-degree program.

Students: Request to separate from a dual-degree program.

Max C.U. IncreaseAdministrators and/or StudentsRequest an increase in the number of course units (CUs) for which a student can register in a given term.
Non-Course RequirementsAdministratorsRecord required academic benchmarks for non-PhD, non-EdD, non-MSEd, and non-Professional Masters students.
Update Expected Graduation DateAdministratorsUpdate the graduation date for any active program on a student's record.

Graduate Forms

Form NameAudienceForm Description
Final Graduate Group RequirementsGraduate administratorsRecord final graduate group requirements for PhD and Research Master's students.
Graduate School of Education FormsEdD students and GSE administratorsRecord required academic benchmarks for EdD and MSEd students.
Penn Graduate FormsPhD and Research Master's students; graduate administratorsRecord required academic benchmarks for PhD and Research Master's students.

Leaves and Returns (Separations)

Form NameAudienceForm Description
Request to Return from SeparationSchool administrators

Initiate a return from separation request on behalf of a student. 

Extend a current leave of absence. 

Request for SeparationSchool administratorsInitiate a separation (leave of absence, withdrawal) request on behalf of a student.

Petitions and Exceptions

Form name AudienceForm description
Request Exception to Refund PolicyAdministratorsRequest an exception to the reduction of tuition and fees policy for a student.

If you have questions about any of these forms, you can contact the Office of the University Registrar (OUR).