Submit an Academic Petition or Appeal

Appeal Letter: I have permanent QSAS accommodations, and that was completed disregarded. The reason of my QSAS accommodations is private. Also, my best friend's mother being hospitalized and expected to die within days and serious family issues is very real, and has taken a serious toll on me. I didn't appreciate the lack of understanding. The associate dean suggested I speak with someone, but I have a support system, hence why I was able to get permanent QSAS accommodations, and the whole point of making an appeal is to get accommodation for valid reasoning. Is my permanent QSAS accommodations and best friend's dying mother not valid? On what grounds? The Associate Dean mentioned some classes in my past term that I didn't successfully complete as part of the reasoning to not join now. I have put in a separate academic appeal to late drop those two courses with the advice and support of my QSAS advisor and instructors of those 2 courses. More importantly, this is not logical because regardless of the decision of the associate dean for that petition to late drop those courses, I have to complete my degree. I must keep moving forward, and I have a support system and permanent QSAS accommodations put in place for this very reason: so that uncontrolled events in my life don’t stop me from being able to successfully complete my degree. Additionally, I have overcome the obstacles that were stalling me, hence why I am trying to enroll now, and couldn't before. I also got permission from both course instructors to join their class at this time. I feel better now, the instructors of the two courses see no issue in the timing, and my support system confirms that I am ready now. I am ready and motivated to do my best work. I would be very grateful for your support and understanding.