These petitions are a request to alter, or waive the requirements for degree continuation and completion. These requirements can be both Program and Faculty level.
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Degree Requirement Waived or Altered
With extenuating circumstances, you may petition to have a degree requirement waived for an upper-level, elective, general education or residency course.
Required Forms/Documents
- Online Petition Application
- Statement of Grounds (student’s personal letter)
- Relevant Supporting Documentation
For more Information, please see Degree Requirement Waived or Altered Information Sheet.
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Waive Honours Standing Regulations
Due to extenuating circumstances, you wish to continue in a 120-credit honours program despite not having met the required average(s) needed to continue past the 90 earned credits check point.
Required Documentation:
- Online Petition Application
- Statement of Grounds (student’s personal letter) to include:
- Major(s)/Minor of intended program
- List of courses that student must/would like to take
- Grades/averages student will need to achieve over those courses
- Relevant Supporting Documentation
For more information, please see Waive Honours Standing information Sheet.
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Take Additional Credits, 90-Credit Degree
Take additional credits beyond the permitted maximum (90 earned credits + 12 additional) in an attempt to earn the average(s) required for a 90-credit degree.
Required Documentation:
- Online Petition Application
- Statement of Grounds (student’s personal letter) to include:
- Major or intended program
- List of courses you must/would like to take
- Grades/averages needed over those courses
- Relevant Supporting Documentation
For more information, please see Take Additional Credits Information Sheet.