Submit an Academic Petition or Appeal

Petition Letter: Thank you for reviewing my petition to add a course after deadline. My student number is
20452233.
I am asking to repeat psychology 100. As a late enrolment student in the current summer 2025
PSYC100 class 2579 by Melody Garas . I unfortunately failed it and require this as well as the
credit hours in order to retain my position on the rugby team. I did not know that I could have
applied to retake the course and did not talk to academic advisor in time. I am upset I did not
talk to my parents and advisors in a timely manner, I was embarrassed and stressed. I found
juggling this first year with my team commitment and living in residence very challenging.
I was recently diagnosed with ADHD, which explains a lot. I have always struggled with
school, and anxiety, but had structure in high school. I did access study hours but found the
disruption with the strike also impacted my success. It was extremely loud in exam and I did
not have accommodations yet. I am hoping to have these next year.
I have plans in place to accomplish the course by receiving academic tutoring, not working,
living at home, being close to campus, and catching up through planning off the class learning
schedule once released. I believe I could do well in the course to catch up because i previously
took this course but without all the stressors from last school year. As well as I just started
medication to help with my ADHD and i could provide my healthcare provider’s support letter.
I have not decided what my major will be but need this course to advance academically. While
I did struggle I feel I can be successful. I plan to set up a study calendar to help me get through
the readings. I can catch up on missed work as this is my only focus for the summer.
Thank you in advance for your consideration in this matter.
Maya Ocampo