Submit an Academic Petition or Appeal

Petition Letter: In my first semester of second year, I had submitted an appeal to the Arts and Science board to drop all of the courses that I had taken due to an exacerbation of a mental disorder that I had. Unfortunately, I had fallen into a patch of rough mental health that caused me to perform poorly in my classes and thus, I had the fear of a subpar GPA. This significantly affected my anticipated graduated date as I essentially put myself more than one semester behind. I am planning on taking all of my first semester second year courses in third year. However, due to the intensity of the coursework in the upcoming fall semester, I am hoping to lighten my course load by taking Math 225 (Differential Equations) over the summer term. This will not only allow me to manage my time and coursework more effectively, but it will also provide an opportunity to deepen my understanding of the subject matter without the pressure of a full semester's workload and stress. I understand that the official deadline for course registration for the summer term has passed, and I deeply regret that I was not aware of the availability of Math 225 during this period. It was an oversight on my part as I was originally not aware that I could take this course over the summer, and I am prepared to take all necessary steps to remedy this situation. I am confident that I can quickly catch up with any material already covered in the course. I am prepared to dedicate significant time and effort to make sure I am on par with the rest of the class. I have a strong academic record, as evidenced by my transcripts, and I assure you that I will bring the same level of commitment and diligence to this course. Given the impact that taking this course over the summer could have on my ability to graduate on time, I kindly request your consideration and assistance in this matter. I believe that this adjustment will greatly enhance my ability to succeed in my studies and achieve my academic goals. I appreciate your understanding and am ready to provide any additional information or documents that you may require. Thank you for your time and consideration, and I look forward to your positive response.