Petition for Late Withdrawal
A Late Withdrawal is defined as dropping a course after the official drop deadlines.
Students may petition for late withdrawal on the grounds of illness or other compelling and documentable reasons for having been unable to withdraw from the course by its drop deadline. See University Regulation X (c).
Deadline: Within two months of the release of final grades
Fee: $35/course requested for Late Withdrawal
Timeframe for Decision: Within 15 business days of a completed petition being received. If additional documentation is required to support your claim, an extension to this timeframe may be required.
Note: Incomplete petitions will automatically be denied
THE PETITION MUST INCLUDE:
- Petition for Late Withdrawal Form;
- Written Statement which clearly explains how your situation affected your ability to drop your course(s) by the published university deadline;
- Supporting documentation of medical or personal circumstances must be included [documentation must indicate how the medical or personal circumstances impacted your ability to complete the course, and petitions will not be considered without supporting documentation];
- Forward the completed package (including supporting documentation) to Enrolment Services – Academic Advising, Records & Registration. Note: Original documents are required.