Submit an Academic Petition or Appeal

Petition Letter: As a second year student, I had my original complement of 5 courses planned and scheduled. However, I was not confident about one class (Introduction to Logic), and considering making a change to drop this course and substitute it with the Mythology and Religion course. As I was allowing myself more time to try out the Introduction to Logic course, I became very ill by Wednesday afternoon. When I awoke on Thursday, I was incredibly weak and feverish. Things did not improve and my parents drove 3 hours to get me and take me home. At home, I was severely fatigued and slept more than 14 hours per day, and barely had the strength to do anything more than eat or drink while I was awake. This continued until Tuesday September 16th and it wasn't until Wednesday September 17th that I returned back to Kingston. By this time, I had missed the course add date and could confidently attest to the fact that the Introduction to Logic course was not a good fit for me. I reached out to the ArtSci advisor for guidance and they encouraged me to submit a petition request.

I have reached out to the Professor of the Mythology and Religion course and they have agreed to allow me to join the class (please see email below). I know I am behind, but as a hard worker with a goo GPA, I will work hard to get myself caught up. I know this course addition will be beneficial for my overall mental health and well-being while keeping me to 5 courses and therefore on track with my degree requirements.

In conclusion, I ask that you grant me the ability to add the Mythology and Religion course into my schedule noting my extenuating circumstances during the course add/drop deadline.