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Petition Type: New
ID: 14016
Submitted: February 9, 2026 at 1:15:01 PM
First Name: Michaela
Last Name: Schein Ruzyski
Pronoun: She her
Preferred Name: Michaela Schein Ruzyski
Student Number: 20542247
Email: michaelasr08@gmail.com
Degree Program: BAH
Plan: PSYC
Level of Study: 1
Petition Categories
Petition Categories: Request a review of instructors' decisions on grading of final examination and/or term work
Code: SOCY100
Term: Fall
Year: 2025
Petition Category: Request a review of instructors' decisions on grading of final examination and/or term work
Instructor's Name: Golshan Goltriz
Section/Class Number: 2
Component: Midterm grade deferral
Petition Letter
Petition Letter: I am writing to petition my Sociology 100 grade due to a misunderstanding about deferring my midterm exam related to my registered academic accommodations.
At the time, I believed I was following the correct process based on my understanding of my accommodations and conversations with my accessibility advisor, Ellen Babb. I was under the impression that the missed midterm that was discussed prior would be reweighted into my final exam if no alternative time was set up. Instead, the midterm was recorded as a zero, which does not reflect the situation or my intentions.
After realizing the issue, I spoke with my accommodations advisor, who is aware of the situation and can confirm that it was a misunderstanding around my newly approved accomadations. I also contacted my professor to clarify the misunderstanding but have not yet received a response. I have all necessary documentation available to support my request.
I respectfully ask that my midterm be reweighted into my final exam as originally understood, and that my grade be reconsidered accordingly.
At the time, I believed I was following the correct process based on my understanding of my accommodations and conversations with my accessibility advisor, Ellen Babb. I was under the impression that the missed midterm that was discussed prior would be reweighted into my final exam if no alternative time was set up. Instead, the midterm was recorded as a zero, which does not reflect the situation or my intentions.
After realizing the issue, I spoke with my accommodations advisor, who is aware of the situation and can confirm that it was a misunderstanding around my newly approved accomadations. I also contacted my professor to clarify the misunderstanding but have not yet received a response. I have all necessary documentation available to support my request.
I respectfully ask that my midterm be reweighted into my final exam as originally understood, and that my grade be reconsidered accordingly.
Documentation
Professional Letter Detail: no doc
History
Originally submitted February 9, 2026 at 1:15:01 PM.
| Field | Reference | Old Value | New Value | Note | User | Date/Time |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| status | N/A | Received | Withdrawn | Kerri Andrews | 2026-02-10 2:21:57 PM |