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Deferred Work & Course Overload

If you have experienced extenuating circumstances and require Deferred, or an Extension of Deferred Standing, please complete these petitions. 


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Deferred Standing/Extension of Deferred Standing

In cases where extenuating circumstances arise after the course withdrawal deadline and your ability to complete course work or final exams is affected, you may petition for deferred standing for additional time. 

Required Documentation:

  1. Online petition application, which must include a list of the petitioned courses
  2. Statement of Grounds
  3. Deferred Standing/Extension of Deferred Standing Information Request Form (one for each course)
  4. Relevant supporting documentation
    Note: a York Attending Physician’s Statement (APS) (PDF) is strongly suggested to document medical grounds.

For more information, please see Deferred Standing/Extension Information Sheet.

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Course Overload

If you wish to take more than the 18 credits permitted in a summer session, or more than the 36 credits permitted in a fall and winter session.

Required Documentation:

  1. Online Petition Application
  2. Statement of Grounds (student’s personal letter)
  3. Timetable (list of courses to be taken)

For more information, please see Course Overload Information Sheet.

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