Petition Letter
To Whom It May Concern,
I am writing to petition for permission to enroll in FILM 416 despite not being formally registered in a Film and Media program. My name is Brett Kirkham, and I am a third-year Life Sciences student with a sustained academic interest in media studies. Earlier this term I contacted the course instructor to express my enthusiasm for the material and to outline my preparation. I have reviewed the syllabus in detail, completed independent readings on the key topics, and I am confident in my ability to meet the expectations of this 400-level seminar.
I respectfully request an exception to the program requirement so that I may enroll in FILM 416. I am prepared to meet all course expectations and to demonstrate, through consistent participation and high-quality work, that this opportunity is well deserved. As the professor has agreed and given me permission to enroll, and it is only one day past the add course deadline, I think this request is reasonable. I discovered this course over the weekend and the professor did not answer until today.
Thank you for considering my petition!
Sincerely,
Brett Kirkham
Queen’s University – Life Sciences, Year 3
I am writing to petition for permission to enroll in FILM 416 despite not being formally registered in a Film and Media program. My name is Brett Kirkham, and I am a third-year Life Sciences student with a sustained academic interest in media studies. Earlier this term I contacted the course instructor to express my enthusiasm for the material and to outline my preparation. I have reviewed the syllabus in detail, completed independent readings on the key topics, and I am confident in my ability to meet the expectations of this 400-level seminar.
I respectfully request an exception to the program requirement so that I may enroll in FILM 416. I am prepared to meet all course expectations and to demonstrate, through consistent participation and high-quality work, that this opportunity is well deserved. As the professor has agreed and given me permission to enroll, and it is only one day past the add course deadline, I think this request is reasonable. I discovered this course over the weekend and the professor did not answer until today.
Thank you for considering my petition!
Sincerely,
Brett Kirkham
Queen’s University – Life Sciences, Year 3