Petition Process

What is a petition?

On occasion, it may be necessary for undergraduates to request an exception to the school's regulations or permission for a course of action unconsidered in customary procedures. The petitioning process is the means to place requests before the Academic Standards & Integrity Committee, who reviews petitions on a regular basis, usually within two weeks of their submission.

How do I prepare a petition?

Petition forms are accessed through the Office of Student Services Canvas site, which is accessible to all active ILR students. Discussion of the situation that warrants a petition should occur with an academic advisor before the petition is submitted. 

When will I receive notification?

Petitions are often denied. Submitting a petition should not be regarded as equivalent to receiving permission for an exception to school or university rules and no action should be taken, or omitted, until the Committee response is received.