When students experience something outside of their control in a term, such as illness or bereavement, they could make a petition for academic relief.
Steps to file a Petition:
A petition consists of a completed online form, and your supporting documents.
- Discuss your situation with an academic advisor.
- Fill out the Petition for exception to academic regulations form.
- Read and follow the instructions on the form very carefully.
- Gather any supporting documents that will support your case. Such documentation may consist of:
- certification of illness/injury from a medical professional (e.g., Verification of Illness form);
- summary of functional limitations for your disabling condition (e.g. Disability Verification Form)
- statements from employers regarding work hours/conditions;
- documentation for personal difficulties from an appropriate counselling individual/body, (e.g., Counselling Services, a university chaplain or other clergy);
- verification of bereavement (e.g., obituary notice);
- court documents or police reports;
- hospital records with dates.
- Follow the instructions on the online form and upload all relevant documents. If you require assistance, contact petitions@uwaterloo.ca.
Note: the committee cannot accept documents pertaining to a third party (e.g. medical records for a family member).