Submit an Academic Petition or Appeal

Petition Letter: Dear Associate Dean,

I am writing to request permission to add MATH 127 – Differential and Integral Calculus 1 to my Fall 2025 schedule by substituting it for MUSC 104 after the add deadline.

This request is focused, time-sensitive, and directly connected to my academic trajectory. I enrolled in MUSC 104 at the start of term to explore music theory alongside my health-science studies. After receiving the first graded assessment for MUSC 104 (worth 25% of the course grade), it became clear that the course grade profile makes achieving the GPA necessary for my professional goals—most importantly, competitive medical-school applications—unrealistic. I acted immediately upon receiving that grade and am submitting this petition at the earliest possible opportunity.

A few facts for your consideration:

Academic alignment: My strengths and prior record are in mathematics and science. I achieved top marks in high-school Calculus and Advanced Functions and have consistently performed strongly in quantitative coursework at university. MATH 127 is directly aligned with my academic skills and long-term objectives.

Timeliness: I initiated this request immediately after receiving my MUSC 104 assessment and within days of the deadline to add a course.

Mitigation plan: If permitted to join MATH 127, I will implement a structured plan to catch up immediately and ensure success in the course.

Program impact: As an international student on a pre-medical path, maintaining a strong GPA carries even greater weight for my future opportunities. Each term and each grade materially affects both my competitiveness and my financial investment in this education. This substitution is not convenience-driven; it is a strategic correction to remain academically on-track.

Low risk to the faculty: Allowing this substitution places no additional burden on the Faculty. I request only permission to add the course; I will accept any reasonable conditions you impose (e.g., required meetings with the instructor, proof of completion of key assignments, or documentation of progress).

I understand petitions are granted only where a compelling justification exists. I submit this petition because it is the responsible academic decision: it aligns my course load with my strengths, preserves the integrity of my degree plan, and reduces a measurable risk to my long-term professional goals.

Thank you for considering this request. I appreciate a prompt review because of the time-sensitive nature of course materials and assessments.