What is a Petition?
The petition process provides students with a method to request a removal of grade and course or replacement of grade with a DR grade due to documented extenuating circumstances. Extenuating circumstances are those determined to be exceptional and beyond the control of the student and based on the Florida Board of Governors Regulation 7.002 (10 & 11). Petitions for removal of grade and course must be submitted no later than six months after the end of the term in which the courses were taken. Drop requests received later than six months after the end of the term in which the courses were taken will only be considered for replacement of grade with a DR grade. Refer to the Academic Calendar for the deadline for removal of grades.
ATTENTION: Approval of the petition can adversely affect your financial aid, scholarships, veteran's educational benefits, international student status and/or athletic eligibility.
Petition Criteria
A student may submit a petition for a late drop by submitting a completed petition form to OneStop. Petitions are considered under the following exceptional circumstances.
- Death of a student or immediate family member (parent, spouse, child, sibling, or grandparents). Death certificate and birth certificates establishing relationship are required.
- Student withdrawal due to military service in accordance with Regulation FL BOG 6.013. A copy of military orders must be submitted.
- Illness of student of such severity or duration to preclude completion of courses. Confirmation by a physician required.
Petitions for late drops/withdrawals within six months of the end of the term in which the course was taken can be considered for removal of course and grade. Refer to the Academic Calendar for the deadlines for removal of grades.
Student Petition Form
Follow directions on the student petition form below. You must submit all supporting documentation with your petition. Failure to submit supporting documentation will delay the review and the petition may be rejected or denied.
Download the Student Petition Form
Medical Support Form, must be completed by a medical professional.
How to Submit
- Log in to your MyFIU account
- Click on 'Upload My Documents'
- Select REGISTRATION from the drop-down menu
- Select STUDENT PETITION from the drop-down menu
- Attach all corresponding documentation
- Click Submit
Petitions may take 6-8 weeks for review and processing due to additional consultation which may be needed from other departments such as, but not limited to: Student Health Services, Veteran & Military Affairs, Financial Aid/Scholarships, International Students, or Athletics.
Drop requests received later than six months after the end of the term in which the courses were taken will only be considered for replacement of grade with a DR grade.
Financial aid recipients removing all grades and courses will have all financial aid cancelled. Students will be responsible for paying outstanding charges and returning ALL financial aid refunds. Any balances due as a result of this petition will be due immediately and will prevent registration, enrollment verification, and requesting of official transcripts until amount is paid in full.
This may also affect your veteran's benefits, international student and/or athletic status.