Petition Letter
To Whom It May Concern,
I am writing to respectfully petition for late enrollment in DEVS 102 with Professor Paritosh Kumar, following the passage of the course add deadline.
Over the past several weeks, my family and I have been navigating a deeply stressful period due to an ongoing legal dispute involving our small family business. Two weeks ago, we were informed that the opposing party has refused to settle, placing our company—already under significant financial strain—at serious risk. I’ve worked both part-time and full-time for this business for years, and the situation has demanded my full attention recently.
Since the end of exam season, I’ve been involved in numerous legal meetings and frequent, lengthy commutes between Kingston and Calgary, where the company is based. Our business manufactures steel waste containers, and in light of recent U.S. tariffs on Canadian goods, I’ve also been active in maintaining critical client relationships as a sales representative. Just last week, my colleagues and I had to travel to Nevada to reassure some of our largest customers and prevent potential fallout from the tariffs.
Given these circumstances, I missed the academic deadline to add a course. I recently realized that I am currently enrolled in a 6-credit ENGL 100 course—more credits and cost than I need to fulfill my final degree requirement. Upon discovering this while reviewing tuition fees, I immediately reached out to an academic advisor and then contacted Professor Kumar regarding potential enrollment in his course. I had the pleasure of taking his POLS 445 class in Fall 2024, which I thoroughly enjoyed, and I would be honoured to take another course under his instruction.
These challenges are ongoing, and I am continuing to work with a therapist to manage the mental and emotional toll. While I understand the importance of meeting deadlines, these events were unforeseeable and have required daily problem-solving on both a personal and professional level.
Thank you very much for your time and consideration. I hope you will understand my situation and grant this request.
Sincerely,
Edward Haag
I am writing to respectfully petition for late enrollment in DEVS 102 with Professor Paritosh Kumar, following the passage of the course add deadline.
Over the past several weeks, my family and I have been navigating a deeply stressful period due to an ongoing legal dispute involving our small family business. Two weeks ago, we were informed that the opposing party has refused to settle, placing our company—already under significant financial strain—at serious risk. I’ve worked both part-time and full-time for this business for years, and the situation has demanded my full attention recently.
Since the end of exam season, I’ve been involved in numerous legal meetings and frequent, lengthy commutes between Kingston and Calgary, where the company is based. Our business manufactures steel waste containers, and in light of recent U.S. tariffs on Canadian goods, I’ve also been active in maintaining critical client relationships as a sales representative. Just last week, my colleagues and I had to travel to Nevada to reassure some of our largest customers and prevent potential fallout from the tariffs.
Given these circumstances, I missed the academic deadline to add a course. I recently realized that I am currently enrolled in a 6-credit ENGL 100 course—more credits and cost than I need to fulfill my final degree requirement. Upon discovering this while reviewing tuition fees, I immediately reached out to an academic advisor and then contacted Professor Kumar regarding potential enrollment in his course. I had the pleasure of taking his POLS 445 class in Fall 2024, which I thoroughly enjoyed, and I would be honoured to take another course under his instruction.
These challenges are ongoing, and I am continuing to work with a therapist to manage the mental and emotional toll. While I understand the importance of meeting deadlines, these events were unforeseeable and have required daily problem-solving on both a personal and professional level.
Thank you very much for your time and consideration. I hope you will understand my situation and grant this request.
Sincerely,
Edward Haag