Petition Letter
Dear Dr. Jenn Stephenson,
I am petitioning to drop the PSYC 342 The Psychology of Social Influence course for Fall 2022 after missing the drop deadline due to extenuating circumstances.
I was ill during the December 2022 exam period before my PSYC342 exam on December 16. Despite my efforts to seek assistance from Student Wellness, I needed help to obtain the documentation for an extenuating circumstances request, as they were following a new policy. I pursued other care and received a physician's note, submitted as part of a long-term extenuating circumstances request. The letter covered the period from December 16 to December 21, 2022. Unfortunately, I could not write my PSYC342 exam.
I was offered two options for taking the exam, either on January 15 or during the April session. Initially, I had chosen to take the exam on January 15, assuming I would have fully recovered from my illness during the Christmas break. However, upon my return, I found that I was still quite unwell and could not take the exam then.
My original deferred exam date was scheduled for January 15. I attempted to make it to the campus for the January 15 deferred exam, but I had to leave and return home due to feeling extremely uncomfortable and uneasy. Unfortunately, this resulted in my inability to attend the exam, so I was rescheduled for the April session. The professor and accommodations coordinator was gracious enough to reschedule for April 29.
I want to explain my absence during the scheduled April 19th exam. The last communication I received and checked regarding the April exam was in February, when I was told that my possible time slot was noted for the exam. However, the confirmation for the specific exam date and time only came on April 25, after I had completed my last exam and started my summer job. Unfortunately, I could not check my emails until April 28, when the exam was only one day away, and I could not make arrangements to attend due to being in Ottawa. I understand the importance of attending scheduled exams and taking full responsibility for my mistakes.
After missing the PSYC342 examination due to illness during the Fall 2022 exam period, I contacted my professor to explore options for moving forward. With my professor's support and guidance, I have petitioned to drop the affected course(s) despite missing the drop deadline.
Thank you for your understanding,
Nelly Kaliza
I am petitioning to drop the PSYC 342 The Psychology of Social Influence course for Fall 2022 after missing the drop deadline due to extenuating circumstances.
I was ill during the December 2022 exam period before my PSYC342 exam on December 16. Despite my efforts to seek assistance from Student Wellness, I needed help to obtain the documentation for an extenuating circumstances request, as they were following a new policy. I pursued other care and received a physician's note, submitted as part of a long-term extenuating circumstances request. The letter covered the period from December 16 to December 21, 2022. Unfortunately, I could not write my PSYC342 exam.
I was offered two options for taking the exam, either on January 15 or during the April session. Initially, I had chosen to take the exam on January 15, assuming I would have fully recovered from my illness during the Christmas break. However, upon my return, I found that I was still quite unwell and could not take the exam then.
My original deferred exam date was scheduled for January 15. I attempted to make it to the campus for the January 15 deferred exam, but I had to leave and return home due to feeling extremely uncomfortable and uneasy. Unfortunately, this resulted in my inability to attend the exam, so I was rescheduled for the April session. The professor and accommodations coordinator was gracious enough to reschedule for April 29.
I want to explain my absence during the scheduled April 19th exam. The last communication I received and checked regarding the April exam was in February, when I was told that my possible time slot was noted for the exam. However, the confirmation for the specific exam date and time only came on April 25, after I had completed my last exam and started my summer job. Unfortunately, I could not check my emails until April 28, when the exam was only one day away, and I could not make arrangements to attend due to being in Ottawa. I understand the importance of attending scheduled exams and taking full responsibility for my mistakes.
After missing the PSYC342 examination due to illness during the Fall 2022 exam period, I contacted my professor to explore options for moving forward. With my professor's support and guidance, I have petitioned to drop the affected course(s) despite missing the drop deadline.
Thank you for your understanding,
Nelly Kaliza