Am I eligible for a First Year Late Withdrawal?

You are eligible to petition courses from your first three terms of study at York University. In order to excercise this option you must petition within one year from the last day of class for the courses in question.

Which courses can I Pass/Fail?

You may petition only elective and General Education courses. You may not petition to pass/fail a course that is mandatory to your degree.

Which courses can I petition for a Late Withdrawal?

You may petition any course on your transcript so long as you do not have an Academic Honesty Charge and you have not already withdrawn yourself from the course. If you have a W on your transcript because you withdrew yourself from a course, you are not eligible to petition to fully remove the course […]

How do I choose which petition type to submit?

Visit your academic advisor and explain your situation. They will be able to guide you on the type of petition that you need to submit. You may book an appointment with your academic advisor.

How can I ensure that the Committee has all the information they need from me to make an informed decision?

Visit your academic advisor or meet with someone from the Petitions Office to discuss how to improve your petitions package. You may book an appointment with your academic advisor. You may book an appointment with someone with the Petitions Office by emailing lapspet@yorku.ca. 

What do I add in my petitions package?

All petitions packages require a statement of grounds to explain your extenuating circumstances and why you need this petition. Then, you may choose to include additional documentation to support your statement of grounds. Depending on the petition type, certain documentation will be mandatory, and that information is listed on Academic Petitions website. 

How do I submit a grade reappraisal petition?

You must request a grade reappraisal from your professor and the department for which the course falls under. If you are denied a grade reappraisal or are unsatisfied with the grade reappraisal outcome, then you may submit an "Other" type petition.

How long does it take for my petition to be processed?

The Petitions team is working diligently to process your petition in a timely and efficient manner. If all the necessary documentation is included into your petition, it could take up to 4-6 weeks for you to receive a decision. If your petition is urgent and you need an answer before then, please ensure that you […]

I am not a LA&PS student, but I am in a course that is under the LA&PS Faculty. Who do I petition to?

All students must petition to their home faculty. To see how to petition to your home faculty, please visit Academic Petitions website. 

Is it mandatory to do the non-credit courses?

Yes, the non-credit ESL courses are mandatory and need to be completed.