Petitions should be submitted online through the MyCOM Portal for the fastest service.
Submitting a petition with requested documentation and signatures does not guarantee approval. Deadline dates are mandated by Title 5 Regulations and must be adhered to by the College of Marin.
| PETITIONS | GUIDELINES |
|---|---|
Add/register late | Not accepted if attendance began after the last day to add. Not accepted for a semester that has already ended. Student’s statement of extenuating circumstances* which prevented timely enrollment. Title 5, 58003.1 The instructor will be notified through the MyCOM Portal for verification of attendance dates and ADD CODE |
Au pair verification of hours | The instructor of record will be contacted to verify the students hours, at the end of the semester once the class is completed. After hours are verified a verification of hours letter will be emailed to the student. |
Conflicting class | Missed time may not exceed 15 minutes. The instructor must indicate exactly how the missed time will be made up. as per Title 5 - 58030, 55007 Student’s statement of need for conflicting class. Instructors will be notified through the MyCOM Portal for verification. |
Drop with W after deadline date | Not accepted without: Documentation of extenuating circumstances* as per Title 5 58003.1, 55024, 58004. Instructors will be notified through the MyCOM Portal for verification of the last day of attendance. |
Drop without W after deadline date | Not accepted without: Documentation of extenuating circumstances, * as per Title 5 -58003.1, 55024 58004. Note: “W” WILL NOT be removed if students attended or participated (in the case of an online class) beyond the “W” deadline regardless of circumstance. Instructors will be notified through the MyCOM Portal for the first and last day of attendance. |
Extra units load (over 18 units) | Student’s statement, evidence of good academic standing. |
Pass/no pass (P/NP) | Not accepted after 30% of class unless the student has documentation of extenuating circumstances* as per Title 5 - 55022. |
Readmits (on dismissal status) | Student statement required. Counselors will be notified through the MyCOM Portal for recommendation to readmit. Copy of SEP: Student Ed Plan required, as per Title 5 - 55033 |
Refund | A student’s statement is required and verification that the student has dropped before the deadline, as per Title 5 -58508. |
Reinstate a dropped class | The instructor will be notified through the MyCOM Portal for verification of the first and last dates of attendance. |
Repeats | Please refer to the “Petition for Course Repetition” form online at: Petition to Repeat a Course Absent Substandard Academic Work |
* Extenuating Circumstances with verifiable documentation= Accident, Serious Illness documented with a doctor’s letter and/or accident report or other events outside of the student’s control
Frequently Asked Questions for Petition Guidelines
Q. How do I know if I should submit a petition?
A. Please see the Guidelines to see if you meet the requirements prior to submitting a Student Petition.
Q. How do I submit a petition?
A. Most petitions may be submitted online through your MyCOM Portal account. From the Students Tab, click on “Submit a petition request” link under “Petitions and Prerequisites." Click “New Petition” button. Complete the Petition form. DO NOT submit Petition until all supporting documentation has been attached.
Q. How do I attach a doctor’s note (or other documentation) with my petition?
A. You will need to scan the documentation and save it to your computer or take a photo of the document with your mobile device. At the bottom of the Petition Screen, click the “Save and Add Attachment” button to save the petition information, because you do not want to submit without attaching the scanned documents. Click “Browse” or “Choose File” link; select the file with the scanned documents or take/choose a photo with your mobile device. Enter a file name in the “Description” box. Click the “Upload” button; then click “Submit” button.
Q. How long before I receive an answer?
A. Please allow 5 days for processing your petition. Please keep in mind that if your instructor and/or department chair and/or counselor need to be contacted for their comments, processing will take longer.
Q. What can I do if my petition is denied?
A. Students have the right to appeal a denied petition, by making an appointment with the Petitions Committee 415 457-8811 Ext. 7710.
Please note that due to State Law Title V regulations the Petitions Committee may not be able to overturn the denied petition.