Submit an Academic Petition or Appeal

Petition Letter: Dear Sir or Madam,

I am appealing to dropping Econ 255 (Winter, 2019).

I am dropping the course because I have to travel to Cheng Du to receive physical treatment for my homoplastic tumor. I have been diagnosed with tumor since the 17 and the tumors have expanded when I checked this winter break, sometimes compressing and getting in the way of things functioning properly. I was on a trip about a month ago and felt the ache became more consistent. Since coming back to Canada, the pain has intensified. Sometimes pain is so intense that pills do not seem to work. This is the worst pain I have ever experienced. Sometimes, I can hardly sit down. Standing is impossible. Reclining relieves some of the compression on my stomach, so it has become my dominant posture. Sleeping pills help me sleep sitting up. I have consulted my doctor for this and she has requested me to conduct a further consultation and a thorough check in a Cheng Du hospital,my parents have already arranged flight tickets for me and I have already off Canada. The stay in Cheng Du was supposed 12 days, from 4th April to 15th April, however after I rechecked with my doctor, she and my parents advised me to take surgery to take out the tumor. The surgery will be held on 16th April (GMT+8) and observation after the surgery needs over 15 days and therefore may afraid that I cannot afford the long-term flight and literally will not back to Canada until next semester.

The Econ 255 examination is coming soon and because of the treatment time in Cheng Du and the undesirable physical impact of my tumor at the moment, I am appealing for dropping the course. After the treatment, I will stay in Cheng Du for rehabilitation and take online summer courses to earn credits. I will retake Econ 255 and suppose to get a desirable score in next semester.

Thank you for your consideration.

Yours faithfully,
Sabrina Hanlin DENG