Petition Letter
I hope this message finds you well. My name is Wolfgang Schad, and I am currently a third-year undergraduate student majoring in Economics. I am writing to discuss a challenging situation I faced during the past academic year.
In April, I was diagnosed with Stage 1 non-Hodgkin lymphoma, which required me to undergo a total of 18 weeks of chemotherapy, consisting of six sessions every three weeks. Additionally, I needed to travel home weekly for check-ups with my oncologist to monitor the effectiveness of the treatment. Also, I was not able to attend class for almost a month post treatment since I had a very weak immune system. Unfortunately, this extensive treatment regimen significantly impacted my attendance, particularly in my Econ 255 class.
As a result of my absences, I struggled to keep up with the coursework and ultimately received a grade of D in the class. While I successfully passed, I believe my grade does not accurately reflect my capabilities or potential, as I would have performed better had I been able to attend classes consistently.
Given these circumstances, I kindly request consideration for a credit replacement to mitigate the adverse effect this grade has had on my GPA and future opportunities. I appreciate your understanding and support in this matter.
Thank you for your attention to my request. I look forward to your response.
Sincerely,
Wolfgang Schad
In April, I was diagnosed with Stage 1 non-Hodgkin lymphoma, which required me to undergo a total of 18 weeks of chemotherapy, consisting of six sessions every three weeks. Additionally, I needed to travel home weekly for check-ups with my oncologist to monitor the effectiveness of the treatment. Also, I was not able to attend class for almost a month post treatment since I had a very weak immune system. Unfortunately, this extensive treatment regimen significantly impacted my attendance, particularly in my Econ 255 class.
As a result of my absences, I struggled to keep up with the coursework and ultimately received a grade of D in the class. While I successfully passed, I believe my grade does not accurately reflect my capabilities or potential, as I would have performed better had I been able to attend classes consistently.
Given these circumstances, I kindly request consideration for a credit replacement to mitigate the adverse effect this grade has had on my GPA and future opportunities. I appreciate your understanding and support in this matter.
Thank you for your attention to my request. I look forward to your response.
Sincerely,
Wolfgang Schad