{"id":1242,"date":"2020-09-30T16:38:02","date_gmt":"2020-09-30T20:38:02","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.yorku.ca\/laps\/?page_id=1242"},"modified":"2026-02-26T10:11:11","modified_gmt":"2026-02-26T15:11:11","slug":"academic-petitions","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.yorku.ca\/laps\/decisions-petitions\/academic-petitions\/","title":{"rendered":"Academic Petitions"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:66.66%\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading h5 text-uppercase text-primary\">What is a Petition?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>A petition is an online written request for the waiver of a Faculty's regulation or deadline. Students have the right to petition on reasonable grounds for special consideration. The Faculty's Petitions Committee will review the petition request and make a decision on a case by case basis.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em><strong>NOTE:<\/strong>&nbsp;The information on this page applies\u202fonly\u202fto undergraduate students pursuing a degree\/certificate in\u202fthe Faculty of Liberal Arts &amp; Professional Studies.<\/em><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:33.33%\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading text-uppercase h5\">Quick Links<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list list-unstyled\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.yorku.ca\/laps\/decisions-petitions\/academic-honesty\/\">Academic Honesty<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.yorku.ca\/laps\/decisions-petitions\/academic-decisions\/\">Academic Decisions<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.yorku.ca\/laps\/support\/academic-advising\/\">Academic Advising<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.yorku.ca\/scld\/learning-skills\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Learning Skills Services<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.yorku.ca\/laps\/decisions-petitions\/academic-petitions\/faq\/?wpv_view_count=374018&amp;wpv_post_search=&amp;wpv-academic-petitions-category=deadlines&amp;wpv_filter_submit=Submit\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Petition Deadlines<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-cover is-light full-width hovercard-bg\"><span aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-cover__background has-background-dim\"><\/span><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"2560\" height=\"1000\" class=\"wp-block-cover__image-background wp-image-374002\" alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/www.yorku.ca\/laps\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/44\/2024\/04\/academic-petitions-banner-v5-2560x1000-2.png\" data-object-fit=\"cover\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.yorku.ca\/laps\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/44\/2024\/04\/academic-petitions-banner-v5-2560x1000-2.png 2560w, https:\/\/www.yorku.ca\/laps\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/44\/2024\/04\/academic-petitions-banner-v5-2560x1000-2-300x117.png 300w, https:\/\/www.yorku.ca\/laps\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/44\/2024\/04\/academic-petitions-banner-v5-2560x1000-2-1024x400.png 1024w, https:\/\/www.yorku.ca\/laps\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/44\/2024\/04\/academic-petitions-banner-v5-2560x1000-2-1536x600.png 1536w, https:\/\/www.yorku.ca\/laps\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/44\/2024\/04\/academic-petitions-banner-v5-2560x1000-2-2048x800.png 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 2560px) 100vw, 2560px\" \/><div class=\"wp-block-cover__inner-container is-layout-flow wp-block-cover-is-layout-flow\">\n<div style=\"height:50px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns container align-items-stretch is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Waiver of University Deadlines<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Are you struggling to meet York's various deadlines? Through these petitions, you can request a waiver for specific dates.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"btn btn-dark rounded-0\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.yorku.ca\/laps\/decisions-petitions\/academic-petitions\/waiver-of-university-deadlines\/\">Learn More<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Deferred Work &amp; Course Overload<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>When unexpected situations arise, Deferred Standing provides the option to receive special consideration for your grades.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"btn btn-dark rounded-0\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.yorku.ca\/laps\/decisions-petitions\/academic-petitions\/deferred-work\/\">Learn More<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns container align-items-stretch is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Academic Standing<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>If your grades are slipping, you may face debarment or withdrawal from studies. You can request to waive these decisions via these petitions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"btn btn-dark rounded-0\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.yorku.ca\/laps\/decisions-petitions\/academic-petitions\/academic-standing\/\">Learn More<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Degree Requirements<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Staying on top of program tasks can be difficult. With these forms, you can request to alter the requirements for your degree continuation. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"btn btn-dark rounded-0\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.yorku.ca\/laps\/decisions-petitions\/academic-petitions\/degree-requirements\/\">Learn More<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:50px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group grey-bg-block has-very-light-gray-background-color has-background\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">How do I submit a petition?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-css-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<p>The&nbsp;Faculty of Liberal Arts &amp; Professional Studies&nbsp;uses an&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/faculty-yorku-advocate.symplicity.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">online application system<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>While submitting your online petition application, you will be prompted to upload all supporting documents (Course Performance Summary, Attending Physician\u2019s Statement, academic plans, death certificate, etc.) prior to submitting your request.&nbsp; You will receive an email confirming the documents that were included with your application.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button bg-primary-2 text-white rounded-0 learnmore-block p-2\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link has-text-color has-background no-border-radius wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/faculty-yorku-advocate.symplicity.com\/\" style=\"color:#ffffff;background-color:#810001\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Submit a Petition <i class=\"fas fa-chevron-right small pl-2\"><\/i><\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Can I check the status of my petition?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-css-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<p>If you have submitted a petitions request, please <a href=\"https:\/\/faculty-yorku-advocate.symplicity.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">log into the petitions portal<\/a> for regular status updates. If you are having difficulties, please email <a href=\"mailto:lapspet@yorku.ca\">lapspet@yorku.ca<\/a> for further support.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button bg-primary-2 text-white rounded-0 learnmore-block p-2\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link has-text-color has-background no-border-radius wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/faculty-yorku-advocate.symplicity.com\/\" style=\"color:#ffffff;background-color:#810001\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Check Petition Status <i class=\"fas fa-chevron-right small pl-2\"><\/i><\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:40px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns card-deck aspect-ratio fade-bottom is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column card rounded-0 bg-white is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.yorku.ca\/laps\/decisions-petitions\/academic-petitions\/forms\/\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"538\" height=\"303\" src=\"https:\/\/www.yorku.ca\/laps\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/44\/2024\/04\/Academic-Petitions-Forms-538x303-1.png\" alt=\"Exam Answer sheet in exam room\" class=\"wp-image-373995\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.yorku.ca\/laps\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/44\/2024\/04\/Academic-Petitions-Forms-538x303-1.png 538w, https:\/\/www.yorku.ca\/laps\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/44\/2024\/04\/Academic-Petitions-Forms-538x303-1-300x169.png 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 538px) 100vw, 538px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group card-body\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading card-title h5\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.yorku.ca\/laps\/decisions-petitions\/academic-petitions\/forms\/\">Forms &amp; Information Sheets<\/a><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"card-text\">This page contains forms you may be required to submit as well as Information Sheets associated with certain petitions.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column card rounded-0 bg-white is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.yorku.ca\/laps\/decisions-petitions\/academic-petitions\/faq\/\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"538\" height=\"303\" src=\"https:\/\/www.yorku.ca\/laps\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/44\/2024\/04\/Academic-Petitions-FAQs-v3-538x303-2.png\" alt=\"A small group of four mature adult students sit together at a long desk as they study with one another.\" class=\"wp-image-373964\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.yorku.ca\/laps\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/44\/2024\/04\/Academic-Petitions-FAQs-v3-538x303-2.png 538w, https:\/\/www.yorku.ca\/laps\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/44\/2024\/04\/Academic-Petitions-FAQs-v3-538x303-2-300x169.png 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 538px) 100vw, 538px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group card-body\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading card-title h5\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.yorku.ca\/laps\/decisions-petitions\/academic-petitions\/faq\/\">Frequently Asked Questions<\/a><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Please refer to our new FAQ page for policies and procedures, additional information, petition deadlines and more!<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group grey-bg-block has-very-light-gray-background-color has-background\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-flow 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