General Petition Routing Process

Petitions are only reviewed during the Spring and Fall term. 

Once a petition is complete, including all appropriate signatures, the petition will be reviewed within 4-6 weeks.  

 

For a General Petition

  • Meet with your advisor to discuss if you should file a General Petition. 
  • Download the General Petition form and Instructor Statement. 
  • Read all instructions on front and back of form. 
  • Fill out, sign, and date forms. Follow instructions for additional required documentation. 
  • Submit completed petition packet to your College Dean’s Office for review.  
  • Petition is forwarded from College Dean’s Office to the Office of Registration, Residency & Transcripts. 
  • Petition is reviewed. Student or relevant University department may be contacted for additional information, if needed. 
  • Petition is forwarded to Committee members, individually, for review. 
  • Student and college will be notified by email of the Committee’s decision. 
  • Petition is returned to the Office of Registration, Residency & Transcripts for final processing. 
  • If Petition is approved, changes will appear on student’s record.

 

For a General Petition for Extenuating Circumstances — Medical 

  • Meet with your advisor to discuss if you should file a General Petition. 
  • The retroactive medical withdrawal process is now available online through UAccess Student Center. 
  • If you have questions or need assistance with the online process, contact the Office of the Registrar at 520-621-3113. Emails may be directed to petition@arizona.edu
  • Login to UAccess Student Center 
    • Go to Academic Record Tab 
    • Select, Academic Summary 
    • Select, Term Withdrawal 
    • Select the TERM 
  • Follow step by step instructions. 
    • Upload the Medical Provider form signed by a licensed health care provider. 
    • Write or upload a personal statement. 
    • Submit petition for processing. 
  • Student or relevant University department may be contacted for additional information, if needed. 
  • Petition is reviewed by the Office of the Registrar and then the General Petition Committee
  • Petition is returned to the Office of the Registrar. 
  • Student and college will be notified by email of the Committee’s decision. 
  • If the petition is approved, changes will appear on student’s record.