California State University - Los Angeles

As a unit within the Division of Academic Affairs, the Office of Undergraduate Studies supports the development, improvement, and maintenance of strong undergraduate programs and related policies. It provides leadership, feedback or input, as appropriate, for changing, enhancing or improving existing programs and policies. The Office of Undergraduate Studies also provides leadership in the development of academic support programs that require an institution-wide response. Undergraduate Studies is also responsible for ensuring that the laws, regulations and campus policies that apply to undergraduate education are implemented fairly and consistent with their intent. To this end, the Office of Undergraduate Studies reviews and acts on student petitions for exceptions to University policy.