Since information regarding procedures and
dates for withdrawal is widely publicized, the Petitions Committee, which
reviews and makes recommendations to the Dean about each student request,
will not consider petitions from students who claim they "did not know"
procedures and withdrawal dates. The Committee will consider written
petitions from students who are requesting exceptions to the college's
financial and withdrawal policies. Each petition submitted must be
accompanied by appropriate documentation. A separate form must be used
each term.
How Petitions are Processed and Decided
In accordance with the forgiveness policy of the state of Florida
Articulation Agreement, failing grades may be adjusted by repeating a
course.
Decisions on petitions are based on the following criteria:
1. "I" grades are awarded on the basis of a contract between the student
and the instructor and, therefore, are not reviewed by the Petitions
Committee. For change of an "I" grade, the student should contact the
instructor. The "I" grade cannot be changed to a "W."
2. The Committee is authorized to consider grade changes to a "W" only
when extenuating circumstances existed and prohibited the student from
officially withdrawing from the course by the appropriate deadline. In no
instance is the Committee authorized to deal with grade changes which
question the professional judgment of the faculty member of the student's
performance in the course. Any grade changes other than the "W" should be
made through the academic department.
3. A petition may be submitted for a refund for the following events
occurring prior to the midpoint of the term:
a. Illness or injury to the student or immediate family.
b. Involuntary work schedule change or transfer.
c. Jury duty or direct involvement by the student in a current legal
action.
Note: APPROPRIATE DOCUMENTATION MUST BE PROVIDED!
The instructor must agree that the course cannot be completed. The
event must result in an extended absence of no less than nine (9)
consecutive class hours.
If the above listed events occur after the midpoint of the term, you may
petition only for a withdrawal without refund. The course will be listed
on the transcript with a "W," but it will not be included in the Standards
of Academic Progress calculations of the ratio of credits registered to
credits earned.
Again, DOCUMENTATION MUST BE SUBMITTED!
4. The Committee cannot authorize a refund without also deleting the grade
from the transcript. If the grade or registration was used for Veterans,
Immigration, or Financial Aid purposes, THESE AGENCIES WILL BE
NOTIFIED.
5. APPEALS FOR A GRADE CHANGE OR REFUND MUST BE SUBMITTED NO LATER THAN
THE END OF THE FOLLOWING MAJOR TERM.
PROCEDURE FOR PETITIONERS
1. READ the Guidelines CAREFULLY.
2. SUBMIT a personal letter with the completed Request for
Petitions Action form.
3. PROVIDE documentation, such as a doctor's letter, copies of
hospital bills, or statements from employers on their official letterhead,
that support your position along with the personal letter and petition
application form.
4. INCLUDE your name, address, student identification number,
social security number, and telephone number.
5. INDICATE your reason for submitting the petition, and the
course(s) for which it is being filed, and whether or not you were
receiving financial aid, or Veterans Benefits during the term indicated.
6. SIGN the petition and the letter.
7. KEEP a copy of everything for your records.
8. MAIL or DELIVER the completed petition package to:
Office of the Campus Registrar
Division of Student Services
Miami-Dade College, North Campus
11380 N.W. 27th Avenue, Building I, First Floor
Miami, Florida 33167
Miami Dade College North Campus
11380 NW 27 Avenue
Miami, Fl 33167
