It is the student's responsibility to be familiar with all policies and procedures of the College. It is ultimately the student's responsibility to meet all graduation requirements.

Academic policies and procedures are established by the faculty to ensure the integrity of the academic program at Kalamazoo College. The Committee on Academic Standards is charged by the faculty to take action on petitions made by students for adjustments to academic rules and policies. A petition must be made in writing and submitted to the Registrar to be forwarded to the Committee on Academic Standards.