The petition process allows a student to formally request an exception to a policy or requirement. Generally, exceptions to policy are not made unless major extenuating circumstances are present, and supporting documentation exists. A standard form is completed and submitted along with all supporting documents. Documentation necessary for petitions can vary. In all cases, documentation must be official and must corroborate the justification given in an accompanying student statement; dates and other details must be consistent with the extenuating circumstances described in the student statement. Once a petition is reviewed, it becomes a part of the student’s permanent file.
Complete, signed petitions are reviewed monthly. Once a complete petition is received, it will be reviewed in line with the Petition Committee Review Schedule. Results (whether a petition is approved or denied) will be communicated to the student via her or his @Bucs email address.