Submit an Academic Petition or Appeal

Petition Letter: To whom it may concern,
I would like to request an appeal to drop all of my courses for the Fall term after the drop date. Due to extenuating circumstances relating to my mental health it has been difficult for me to attend/participate in my courses this term. I have been working with a doctor and counsellor to deal with these issues, however it has been very overwhelming.
I was diagnosed with severe depression a few years ago and have been dealing with it throughout my undergrad. This past term, due to the increased stress, my depression became more than I could manage and I was unable to leave my house and attend my classes. This has impacted my grades and performance in school significantly, and while I have been in communication with some of my professors regarding this issue, I am too far behind and still not well enough to perform as I know that I am capable. While I have dealt with periods of depression in the past, this iteration has been the most difficult to manage and while I had up until recently believed that I would be able to get a handle on it and catch up, it has become evident to me by now that this is not possible. Therefore, I would like to drop the classes that I am currently enrolled in for the fall term, as this period of depression, while not an anomaly, has made it clear to me that I need to take time and focus on my health in order to be as successful as I know I can be. It will also ensure that my overall grades are not severely impacted by this setback, so that when I do return to school, my GPA will be undamaged by this period.

Thank you for your time and understanding,
Miranda Ramnares