Submit an Academic Petition or Appeal

The following academic plan was created with the aid of extensive discussions with my counselor, Chuck Vetere. I have come to the conclusion that I will be able to be successful by taking a smaller course load as a part time student. I have decided to change my major in English into a general Arts and Science program while keeping my minor in World Languages. I have begun taking medication to regulate my sleep pattern through the supervision of my physician and I now possess the resources to correct my past habits. I plan on continuing my regular appointments with my counselor and I would like to seek guidance from other resources such as the Learning Commons, a strategies counselor and an academic advisor. I have begun implementing proactive strategies such as creating consistent schedules and implementing commitments in writing, such as to do lists. I plan on continuing this when September comes by doing my readings in advance and setting aside adequate time on my schedule for academic study. I would like to take some online courses so that my grades do not suffer due to poor attendance as a result of my fragile health and focus on staying realistic to overcome any impulses for perfectionism. I will be moving back into residence to decrease stress related daily activities such as allotting time to cook while decreasing my living expenses. Not only will I be able to empower myself to eat well to keep myself healthy, I will have an increased proximity to classes so I have more incentive to go especially during the winter months. I want to retake ENGL 237 and CHIN 200 and I would also like to plan regular consultations with my professors and at the Writing Center. By implementing these strategies and monitoring my health, I hope to achieve academic success in the coming year. I would appreciate your support and understanding as I continuously strive towards graduation and good health.
Thank you for your time and consideration.
Sincerely,

Michelle Chu
6-14-2015