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General

• How do I upload documents to my request?

  You can Upload up to five (5) documents. Select the Browse button next to the File to Upload: field to select your file. Files should be text files (.doc, .txt, .pdf, etc) and should not be image files (.jpeg, .bmp, etc.).

  To Replace a document, select the Browse button next to the corresponding document number that you want to replace.

  To Upload additional documents to a request, select the Waiver Number in the List of Waivers at the bottom of the screen. Documents can be added to waivers as long as no decisions have been made.

• When will I know the outcome of my petition?

  The Student Petition of Academic Policy Committee meets once a week. Incomplete petitions are not reviewed. Complete petitions include a statement explaining your extenuating circumstances and supporting documentation. Additionally, review by your academic advisor, instructor and department chair is required (if applicable to your request). Petitions submitted by graduate students are reviewed by the Graduate School before being reviewed by the Student Petition of Academic Policy Committee.

  Should additional documentation be needed to make a decision on your petition, you will be notified via an email to your ³ÉÈËAVÊÓƵ email account.

  Decisions are also sent via email to ³ÉÈËAVÊÓƵ email addresses only.

• Can I submit my request now and upload documents later?
  No. You will not be able to submit your Student Petition of Academic Policy without uploading a statement and supporting documentation. You must upload at least one document. Documents can be later added to pending petitions as long as no recommendations have been made by your academic advisor, instructor (if applicable) or department chair. 
• How can I check on the status of my petition?

  Follow these steps to check on the status of your Student Petition of Academic Policy:

  • Log in to
  • Select Student under the left "My Resources" menu
    • If you are on a mobile device, select the Student tile
  • Select the Banner Self Service button
  • Select Online Forms Status
  • Select the waiver number that corresponds to your request to view the status

  From here you can see if your academic advisor, instructor (if needed) and chair have reviewed your request. Once all recommendations are made your request will be routed to the appropriate department for a final decision. Petitions submitted by undergraduate students are reviewed by the Student Petition of Academic Policy Committee while petitions submitted by graduate students are reviewed by the Dean of the Graduate School.

Petition Type

• What petition type do I submit if I want to withdraw after the deadline, but have no withdrawals remaining?
  Students who wish to petition to withdraw from a course after the posted deadline who have no withdrawals remaining under the University's Course Withdrawal Limitation Policy do not need to submit two petitions. Students should submit one petition to request a Withdrawal After the Deadline.

Documentation

• What is considered supporting documentation?

  Supporting documentation comes in a variety of forms and depends on the extenuating circumstances outlined in the Student Petition of Academic Policy. Students appealing based on a death in the family should submit a legible copy of the death certificate, funeral program, or obituary. Students appealing based on health reasons need to submit medical documentation. In general, any claim of an extenuating circumstance that hindered a student's academic success should be backed up with concrete documentation.

• Should I include a statement of support from my academic advisor?

  Statements of support may be submitted with a Student Petition of Academic Policy and can come from a variety of sources. For example, one may choose to seek a statement of support from an academic advisor, professor, or an employer. A student experiencing serious medical issues may choose to seek a statement of support from a healthcare professional. Statements of support should be signed and printed on official letterhead before being uploaded to your request.

• What other information should I provide?
  The decisions of the Student Petition of Academic Policy Committee are final. Therefore, you should take the proper time to be sure your request is complete and gives a thorough account of any extenuating circumstances that may have hindered your academic progress. Students must submit a personal statement as well as supporting documentation from appropriate sources based on the circumstances. Any documentation you feel strengthens your request should be submitted.