Faculty Senate petitions are for students who are deserving of amendments to their academic records via retroactive actions, such as retroactive withdrawals or late-drops, retroactive late-adds, or any other retroactive academic administrative actions. In all cases, the petitions must be based on extenuating circumstances outside of your control.
Student Petition Types
- Retroactive Withdrawal
- Retroactive Late Course Drop
- Retroactive Late Course Add
- Retroactive Late Registration
- Retroactive Corrected Grade (Grade Change)
- Retroactive Administrative Course Cancellation
- Retroactive Administrative Registration Cancellation
- Stay of Academic Suspension
- Reduction in Length of Academic Suspension
- Stay of Academic Dismissal
- Academic Renewal
- Exception to Alternative Grading System
Please visit the Student Petitions website for more information about the types of Faculty Senate Petitions.
Getting Started
Step 1: Consultation
- All students should first speak with an academic adviser about their plans
- International students must contact International Student and Scholar Advising
- Student athletes (Intercollegiate, University Park) must meet with their academic counselor in the Morgan Academic Center
- Veterans benefit recipients must consult with the Office of Veterans Programs
Step 2: Email the EMS Student Petitions Workgroup
- EMSsenatepetitions@PennStateOffice365.onmicrosoft.com – include your name, PSU ID, and the type of petition you are requesting
- You will receive an email with more information about the type of petition you are requesting and instructions on initiating your petition and uploading your documents electronically via an eForm on the student petitions website.
Step 3: Visit the Student Petitions Website for More Information