Submit an Academic Petition or Appeal

Petition Letter: To: The Associate Dean

The Request: I am appealing for credit standing in the courses FILM 110, HIST 122, SOCY 122, FILM 240, HIST 245, and SOCY 210.

Explanation of Extenuating Circumstances: I am seeking this appeal because on February 25, 2014 I sustained a concussion that affected my academic performance for the remainder of the 2014 winter semester and has continued to affect my performance. The injury physically impeded me from attending lectures and tutorials and has continued to affect me psychologically. The injury affected and still affects my ability to retain information, my long and short-term memory, as well as ability to focus. The injury has affected my decision-making skills as well as caused anxiety and stress, which is why I went to LaSalle to help deal with these issues. In addition to my concussion, I have also been dealing with family matters at home that have affected my grades. My mom was diagnosed with an untreatable form of cancer. I am appealing for credit standing for the C grades (FILM 110, HIST 122, and SOCY 122) in the winter semester last year as well as the courses from the most recent term (FILM 240, HIST 245, and SOCY 210).

Future Plan: I have and am seeing a counselor at LaSalle to help deal with these issues. I have also taken advantage of other facilities like the Learning Strategies Centre to help build a schedule and plan for course work. I have also taken on a lighter course load to make the work more manageable.