Admissions and Records
Extenuating Circumstances Petition
A formal appeal to request an exception or waiver to a college rule. This petition is intended for special circumstances such as serious illness, accidents, or other situations beyond your control.
About This Petition
Your request will be reviewed by the Academic Standards Committee, and you will receive an email with the decision within 30 business days.
Privacy Notice: All submitted documents will be kept confidential in accordance with FERPA.
Important: Ensure your form is complete, as missing information may delay processing.
Medical Requests
Submitting for a Medical Condition?
If your petition is based on a medical condition, you must include a detailed letter from your doctor as part of your submission. Have this document ready as a digital file (photo or scan) before starting the form.
Select Your Form
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Option 1
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Option 2
I Cannot Log Into myGateway
Use this form if you don't have a myGateway account or are unable to sign in. You will need to create a free NextGen account to submit the form.
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