Petition Letter
Dear Petitions office,
I hope this message finds you well. I am writing to waive the petition deadline for courses that concluded in the 2022 Winter Semester (April 2022)
In January 2022, I began experiencing significant health issues, leading to a series of medical tests throughout February. Unfortunately, these tests did not yield a definitive diagnosis. During February, while still grappling with health problems, I traveled to Canada to commence the semester. By early March, I returned to Jordan for further evaluation and potential cancer testing.
Regrettably, my condition did not improve. Upon my return to Canada, I continued to struggle with my health and, in April 2022, during the summer break, I was diagnosed with cancer. I underwent several rounds of chemotherapy from May to August, which required my full attention and significantly impacted my ability to manage academic responsibilities.
As I resumed my studies in Canada for the fall 2022 semester, I encountered a recurrence of illness, necessitating another trip back to Jordan for additional chemotherapy during the reading week. This extended period of illness and the rigorous treatment regimen severely hindered my ability to keep up with coursework and meet deadlines.
Furthermore, upon returning to Canada for the 2022 fall semester, I began experiencing severe mental health issues, including panic attacks, which were later diagnosed as symptoms of schizophrenia. This mental health condition affected my academic performance throughout the semester. By the end of April 2023, the deadline for submitting academic appeals, I had not yet addressed my academic challenges due to these ongoing health issues.
I was admitted to a Psychiatry hospital in the summer of 2023 and spent nearly eight months undergoing treatment. I was discharged in February 2024 and began the complex process of writing appeals letters for my courses. Although I successfully managed to submit an appeal for a winter 2023 course, I faced another hospitalization just as I was drafting this appeal for the current situation. It has taken me time to recover and address my academic concerns, which is why this appeal is being submitted later than intended.
Given these exceptional and challenging circumstances, I was unable to submit any academic appeals or manage my coursework effectively during this period. I am now in a more stable position to resume my academic duties and respectfully request an extension or waiver for the missed deadline to file my petition regarding coursework in that timeline.
Attached, you will find relevant medical documentation that provides context and supports my request, as well as a presentation slide to show the timeline of the circumstances that prevented me from filing a complete appeal. I appreciate your understanding and consideration of my situation. Please let me know if you need any additional information or if we can discuss this matter further.
Thank you very much for your attention to this request.
Sincerely,
Saif Alzraigat
I hope this message finds you well. I am writing to waive the petition deadline for courses that concluded in the 2022 Winter Semester (April 2022)
In January 2022, I began experiencing significant health issues, leading to a series of medical tests throughout February. Unfortunately, these tests did not yield a definitive diagnosis. During February, while still grappling with health problems, I traveled to Canada to commence the semester. By early March, I returned to Jordan for further evaluation and potential cancer testing.
Regrettably, my condition did not improve. Upon my return to Canada, I continued to struggle with my health and, in April 2022, during the summer break, I was diagnosed with cancer. I underwent several rounds of chemotherapy from May to August, which required my full attention and significantly impacted my ability to manage academic responsibilities.
As I resumed my studies in Canada for the fall 2022 semester, I encountered a recurrence of illness, necessitating another trip back to Jordan for additional chemotherapy during the reading week. This extended period of illness and the rigorous treatment regimen severely hindered my ability to keep up with coursework and meet deadlines.
Furthermore, upon returning to Canada for the 2022 fall semester, I began experiencing severe mental health issues, including panic attacks, which were later diagnosed as symptoms of schizophrenia. This mental health condition affected my academic performance throughout the semester. By the end of April 2023, the deadline for submitting academic appeals, I had not yet addressed my academic challenges due to these ongoing health issues.
I was admitted to a Psychiatry hospital in the summer of 2023 and spent nearly eight months undergoing treatment. I was discharged in February 2024 and began the complex process of writing appeals letters for my courses. Although I successfully managed to submit an appeal for a winter 2023 course, I faced another hospitalization just as I was drafting this appeal for the current situation. It has taken me time to recover and address my academic concerns, which is why this appeal is being submitted later than intended.
Given these exceptional and challenging circumstances, I was unable to submit any academic appeals or manage my coursework effectively during this period. I am now in a more stable position to resume my academic duties and respectfully request an extension or waiver for the missed deadline to file my petition regarding coursework in that timeline.
Attached, you will find relevant medical documentation that provides context and supports my request, as well as a presentation slide to show the timeline of the circumstances that prevented me from filing a complete appeal. I appreciate your understanding and consideration of my situation. Please let me know if you need any additional information or if we can discuss this matter further.
Thank you very much for your attention to this request.
Sincerely,
Saif Alzraigat