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Petition Letter: Dear Petitions Committee,

I hope this letter finds you well.

I am writing to request a withdrawal from my Fall 2024 courses, as well as a multi-semester course spanning Winter 2025, due to extenuating health-related circumstances.

Over the past several months, I have been struggling significantly with my mental health, which has directly impacted my academic performance. Despite my sincere belief that I was ready to take on my coursework, I now realize that I was not in the right state of mind to succeed. At the time, however, I remained hopeful and tried to reassess my ability to move forward, which unfortunately led to missing the initial course drop window.

I am very close to completing my degree, with only a few remaining courses, most of which can be completed online. However, the unpredictable nature of my health has made it increasingly difficult to manage deadlines and coursework effectively.

For these reasons, I sincerely ask that the committee consider my health-related circumstances and grant me the opportunity to withdraw without academic penalty. My goal is to return to my studies stronger and better prepared for success this summer, with the focus of completing my degree as soon as possible.

Thank you for taking the time to review my petition. I truly appreciate your understanding and support during this time.

Warm regards,
Summer Spindler