This form is to be used by students to request variations from stated academic policies and procedures. To petition to withdraw from a course after the deadline, please use the "Petition to Withdraw After the Deadline" form. Otherwise, please state your request fully, and obtain a recommendation from your academic instructor and advisor or other official, if pertinent. Return petition to the Registrar’s Office for appropriate action. You will be sent a copy of this petition indicating the Committee’s decision. Do not assume a petition will be approved. The petition process is not complete until you have received a decision in writing.