Submit an Academic Petition or Appeal

Petition Letter: Dear Associate Director,

I am writing to formally submit an academic petition requesting an alternative arrangement for my deferred MICR 386 midterm exam, currently scheduled for May 12th. I am seeking either permission to write the midterm earlier during the Winter term (March/April) or to write it remotely with proctoring, as I will be unable to complete it during the scheduled deferred period due to extenuating circumstances.

Earlier this term, I experienced a severe physical illness that significantly impacted my ability to prepare for and write the original midterm exam. As a result, I applied for Short-Term Academic Consideration and was approved for a deferral. At the time, I was under the impression that this would allow me to complete the midterm during the regular academic term, as midterms are not final exams. I regret not confirming whether the deferred exam period also applied to midterms, and I accept responsibility for this misunderstanding.

Unfortunately, I have now encountered a new conflict: I am from British Columbia and have a time-sensitive summer research internship that begins in the first week of May. As a result, I will not be in Kingston and will be unable to write the midterm in person on May 12th.

I am fully committed to completing the requirements of this course and would be grateful for the opportunity to write the midterm either before the end of the Winter term or remotely with appropriate supervision. I recognize that this is an exceptional request, and I deeply appreciate your time and understanding.

Thank you for considering my petition.

Sincerely,
Milaap Virk
Student ID: 20370509