Petition Letter
To: The Associate Dean
The Request: I am appealing to extend the 21-day period to file an appeal
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 reason why I was unable to file the appeal at the 21-day period was because I was unaware of this process. The injury has affected my decision-making skills as well as caused anxiety and stress, which is why I went to LASAL to help deal with these issues. It is there that I learned about being able to file for appeals and that the injury is still affecting me.
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 breast cancer in the summer and has been undergoing chemotherapy and radiation.
The Request: I am appealing to extend the 21-day period to file an appeal
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 reason why I was unable to file the appeal at the 21-day period was because I was unaware of this process. The injury has affected my decision-making skills as well as caused anxiety and stress, which is why I went to LASAL to help deal with these issues. It is there that I learned about being able to file for appeals and that the injury is still affecting me.
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 breast cancer in the summer and has been undergoing chemotherapy and radiation.