Academic Advisors support students at various stages in the academic journey, which can include the consideration for a Policy 70 “Petition for Exception to Academic Regulations”.
To understand if a petition is the right choice for you, make sure to connect with an Academic Advisor. An Academic Advisor can answer questions about the process and support you in your submission.
Steps to file a petition:
Petitions are accepted at any time during the term and are reviewed regularly. Typically, a student can expect a response within five weeks of submission.
- Discuss your situation and the petition process with an Academic Advisor.
- Read Policy 70.
- Access the Petition for exception to academic regulations form online.
- Gather any documents that will support your request. Documents may consist of:
- certification of illness/injury from a medical professional (e.g., Verification of Illness form);
- documentation for personal difficulties from an appropriate counselling individual/body, (e.g., Counselling Services, AccessAbility Services)
- verification of bereavement (e.g., obituary notice or death certificate);
- 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.
- Prepare you petition in a manner that clearly conveys your circumstances and timeline of events.
- Submit form.
A decision will be sent to a student’s uwaterloo email address and the Academic Advisor listed on the petition. Questions about the decision should be directed back to the Academic Advisor copied on your decision letter. If an advisor is not copied on your petition decision, please contact mathadvisor@uwaterloo.ca.