What is a Petition?
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.
NOTE: The information on this page applies only to undergraduate students pursuing a degree/certificate in the Faculty of Liberal Arts & Professional Studies.
Waiver of University Deadlines
Are you struggling to meet York’s various deadlines? Through these petitions, you can request a waiver for specific dates.
Deferred Work & Course Overload
When unexpected situations arise, Deferred Standing provides the option to receive special consideration for your grades.
Academic Standing
If your grades are slipping, you may face debarment or withdrawal from studies. You can request to waive these decisions via these petitions.
Degree Requirements
Staying on top of program tasks can be difficult. With these forms, you can request to alter the requirements for your degree continuation.
How do I submit a petition?
The Faculty of Liberal Arts & Professional Studies uses an online application system.
While submitting your online petition application, you will be prompted to upload all supporting documents (Course Performance Summary, Attending Physician’s Statement, academic plans, death certificate, etc.) prior to submitting your request. You will receive an email confirming the documents that were included with your application.
Can I check the status of my petition?
If you have submitted a petitions request, please log into the petitions portal for regular status updates. If you are having difficulties, please email lapspet@yorku.ca for further support.
Forms & Information Sheets
This page contains forms you may be required to submit as well as Information Sheets associated with certain petitions.
Frequently Asked Questions
Please refer to our new FAQ page for policies and procedures, additional information, petition deadlines and more!
