Petition Letter
Dear Jean Stephenson,
I am writing to respectfully request the waiving of the requirement to withdraw for one year due to unforeseen and extenuating circumstances that significantly impacted my academic pursuits. As a student, I am facing the difficult aftermath of the passing of my brother, which has necessitated frequent travel between Hamilton and Kingston. This was a recent passing of his but previously he has been very sick and was in and out of the hospital, which also caused my frequent visits from home and back, I was on track with all my assignments, and I was always keeping up with lecture notes, I may have handed some assignments late but I was always given academic accommodation and I did notify professors and teaching assistances. I am able to show proof of notes I’ve taken and assignments that I had completed along with train tickets proving my frequent visits back and forth from Hamilton to Kingston.
The loss of my brother has been profoundly distressing, and it has imposed immense emotional and logistical challenges upon me and my family. As a result, I have found myself in the position of needing to travel frequently between my family home in Hamilton and my academic residence in Kingston to provide and receive support during this difficult time.
These circumstances have inevitably disrupted my ability to fully engage in my academic responsibilities, including attending classes, completing assignments, and maintaining the necessary focus and concentration required for academic success. Despite my best efforts to balance my personal and academic commitments, the strain of grieving and travelling has taken its toll on my academic performance and overall well-being.
Given the exceptional nature of my circumstances, I am respectfully requesting that you consider waiving the requirement for me to withdraw for one year. Doing so would provide me with the opportunity to address my personal circumstances while continuing my academic pursuits without interruption. I am fully committed to resuming my studies with renewed focus and dedication once I have had the opportunity to navigate through this difficult period.
I am prepared to provide any additional documentation or information that may be required to support my request. As I don’t have formal documentation from a doctor as this has happened all so quickly, I will be able as soon as possible that this has truly significantly affected my academics. I sincerely hope that you will consider my petition favourably and grant me the opportunity to continue my academic journey without undue interruption.
Thank you for your attention to this matter. I look forward to a positive resolution and am hopeful for your understanding and support during this challenging time.
Sincerely,
NiyatI Sharma.
I am writing to respectfully request the waiving of the requirement to withdraw for one year due to unforeseen and extenuating circumstances that significantly impacted my academic pursuits. As a student, I am facing the difficult aftermath of the passing of my brother, which has necessitated frequent travel between Hamilton and Kingston. This was a recent passing of his but previously he has been very sick and was in and out of the hospital, which also caused my frequent visits from home and back, I was on track with all my assignments, and I was always keeping up with lecture notes, I may have handed some assignments late but I was always given academic accommodation and I did notify professors and teaching assistances. I am able to show proof of notes I’ve taken and assignments that I had completed along with train tickets proving my frequent visits back and forth from Hamilton to Kingston.
The loss of my brother has been profoundly distressing, and it has imposed immense emotional and logistical challenges upon me and my family. As a result, I have found myself in the position of needing to travel frequently between my family home in Hamilton and my academic residence in Kingston to provide and receive support during this difficult time.
These circumstances have inevitably disrupted my ability to fully engage in my academic responsibilities, including attending classes, completing assignments, and maintaining the necessary focus and concentration required for academic success. Despite my best efforts to balance my personal and academic commitments, the strain of grieving and travelling has taken its toll on my academic performance and overall well-being.
Given the exceptional nature of my circumstances, I am respectfully requesting that you consider waiving the requirement for me to withdraw for one year. Doing so would provide me with the opportunity to address my personal circumstances while continuing my academic pursuits without interruption. I am fully committed to resuming my studies with renewed focus and dedication once I have had the opportunity to navigate through this difficult period.
I am prepared to provide any additional documentation or information that may be required to support my request. As I don’t have formal documentation from a doctor as this has happened all so quickly, I will be able as soon as possible that this has truly significantly affected my academics. I sincerely hope that you will consider my petition favourably and grant me the opportunity to continue my academic journey without undue interruption.
Thank you for your attention to this matter. I look forward to a positive resolution and am hopeful for your understanding and support during this challenging time.
Sincerely,
NiyatI Sharma.

