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Petition Letter: Ajang Chol
2145 Mary Hill Rd
Port Coquitlam, British Columbia, V3C 3A2
Ajay.chool.r@gmail.com
September 27th, 2023
Queens University
Faculty of Arts and Science

Subject: Petition for Late Class Selection

I hope this letter finds you in good health. I am writing to petition for an exception regarding my late class selection for this academic semester at Queens University. I understand the importance of adhering to deadlines, and I sincerely apologize for any inconvenience my situation may have caused. I believe that the extenuating circumstances I encountered were beyond my control and significantly impacted my ability to meet the class selection deadline.
The extenuating circumstance that adversely affected my ability to meet the class selection deadline was my responsibility to cover my grandmother's medical bills, which coincided with the payment of my tuition fees. The financial burden was considerable, and I had to allocate a significant portion of my resources to ensure that my grandmother received the necessary medical care. As a result, I faced a unique and challenging situation that required my immediate attention and financial support.
Compounding this situation was my commitment as a full-time student-athlete at Queens University. My involvement in football demanded an intensive training and competition schedule, spanning seven days a week and often requiring me to be engaged at all hours of the day. Balancing my academic responsibilities and athletic commitments proved to be a daunting challenge, further limiting my ability to address my tuition payment and class selection promptly.
I made every effort to secure the necessary funds to cover my tuition fees throughout the summer, but due to the time-consuming nature of my athletic commitments, I was unable to do so until a few days after the start of the semester. Once I had the funds, I promptly paid my fees; however, there was a delay in processing the payment, causing it to be posted to my university account after the class selection deadline of September 18th.
I recognize the importance of adhering to deadlines, and I genuinely regret any disruption my late class selection may have caused. I assure you that I am committed to my academic and athletic responsibilities and have a strong desire to succeed at Queens University. The circumstances I faced were indeed exceptional, and I was unable to predict or control their timing and impact on my academic schedule.
In light of these extenuating circumstances, I kindly request that the university grant me an exception to the class selection deadline and allow me to enroll in my preferred courses for the upcoming semester. I am dedicated to making the necessary adjustments in my schedule to catch up on any missed coursework and ensure that my academic performance remains of the highest quality. I appreciate your understanding and consideration of my situation.
Thank you for taking the time to review my request. I look forward to your favourable response and the opportunity to continue my academic journey at Queens University.
Sincerely,
Ajang Dut Chol
20238271
604-418-8267