You may petition to register in a course for a fourth and final attempt if the course is a program requirement and unexpected and/or uncontrollable circumstances prevented you from being successful in your previous attempts.
Unexpected and/or uncontrollable circumstances are defined as situations beyond your control that arose during the semester and prevented you from completing the course or meeting the learning outcomes. Some examples include:
- Death of a loved one
- Car accident
- Medical emergency
- Incapacitating illness
- Serious personal situation
The following does not qualify:
- Inability to achieve passing grade in the course
- Not knowing about withdrawal or other course deadlines
- Unfavorable weather conditions
- A short-term illness
- An unmanaged, pre-existing health condition
Before submitting your petition
If you would like to petition for a fourth and final attempt, there are a few things you should know:
- You are encouraged to meet with an Academic Advisor to talk about your educational goals.
- Log into MyGRADplan, which is accessed through the myUFV login, to confirm that the course is a program requirement and that you have previously attempted the course three times.
- You will be required to provide a copy of your personal MyGRADplan as part of the petition package. If you have any questions about your personal MyGRADplan, please contact an Academic Advisor.