I haven’t heard from my professor about the completion of my form, what do I do?
If it has been more than two weeks, email lapspet@yorku.ca to inform the Petitions Office of your situation. One of our team members will support you from there.
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Academic Petitions
How to fill out an EXT DEF form?
Section 1 must be completed by you, and then you must send the form to the course instructor or department for each course you are petitioning where they must complete section 2.
How to fill out a CPS form?
Section 1 must be completed by you, and then you must send the form to the course instructor or department for each course you are petitioning where they must complete section 2.
Can I petition courses from my first year even though I am past the deadline?
Yes, but you would submit a "Late Withdrawal" petition.
What is the difference between a First Year Late Withdrawal, First Late Withdrawal and Late Withdrawal?
A First Year Late Withdrawal is a petition that is granted administratively by someone in the Petitions Office. So long as the course was taken in your first year and your petition was submitted within the deadline, your petition will be granted. If granted, your final grade will be replaced with a W. The W […]
Am I eligible for a First Year Late Withdrawal?
You are eligible to petition courses from your first three terms of study at York University. In order to excercise this option you must petition within one year from the last day of class for the courses in question.
Which courses can I Pass/Fail?
You may petition only elective and General Education courses. You may not petition to pass/fail a course that is mandatory to your degree.
Which courses can I petition for a Late Withdrawal?
You may petition any course on your transcript so long as you do not have an Academic Honesty Charge and you have not already withdrawn yourself from the course. If you have a W on your transcript because you withdrew yourself from a course, you are not eligible to petition to fully remove the course […]
How do I choose which petition type to submit?
Visit your academic advisor and explain your situation. They will be able to guide you on the type of petition that you need to submit. You may book an appointment with your academic advisor.
How can I ensure that the Committee has all the information they need from me to make an informed decision?
Visit your academic advisor or meet with someone from the Petitions Office to discuss how to improve your petitions package. You may book an appointment with your academic advisor. You may book an appointment with someone with the Petitions Office by emailing lapspet@yorku.ca.