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Petitions

How to Submit a Petition

  1. Download the Form
    All petition forms can be found on this page. Download the appropriate form for your needs.
  2. Complete the Form
    You have two options for filling out forms.

    First, you can fill out some forms directly on your computer, and after ensuring all required fields are completed, you can print and sign them as needed.

    Alternatively, you can also choose to print the blank form first and then complete it manually by hand. Please use only blue or black ink when filling out forms by hand.
  3. Submit Forms Electronically
    Each petition should have all the required documents attached and can be submitted electronically via email to Cuyamaca.admissions@gcccd.edu.

Timeline

Submissions

The petitions committee meets every Tuesday afternoon. To be considered at the same week's meeting, all petitions need to be submitted by 11 am on Tuesday via email. Submissions received after this deadline will be addressed in the following week's meeting.

Results

Petition results from each meeting will be emailed to students on Wednesday. Results can also be picked up at the admissions counter. To obtain the results in the admissions office a photo ID is required. 

Petition Forms

Academic Renewal
Description (details of what this is for)
Eligibility n/a
Requirements
  • Must be signed by both student and Counselor
  • 1 class or semester must have been taken at Cuyamaca College
  •  All Official Transcripts must be turned in before petition can be processed
  • Provide a Typed statement
  • Provide documentation to support your statements
Limitations n/a
Helpful Information (what should go in your typed statement)
Download Academic Renewal Form

 

Course Annotation
Description [needs info][needs link]
Eligibility n/a
Requirements
  • Statement must state the course name, semester and year that you are requesting for course annotation, as well as the name and location of the repeated course.
  • Official transcripts and course description(s) from the year completed must be turned in prior to submitting this petition.
  • Official course description.
Limitations n/a
Helpful Information n/a
Download Course Annotation Form

 

Excused Withdrawal
Description [info on excused withdraw] [needs link to form]
Eligibility n/a
Requirements
  • Statement must specify (only if applicable) the course name, semester, year and the reason for requesting the petition.
  • Supporting documentation is highly recommended.
  • Student must provide supporting documentation that correlate to request.
Limitations n/a
Helpful Information n/a
Download Excused Withdrawal Form

 

Late Graduation
Description [needs info] [needs link to form]
Eligibility n/a
Requirements
  • Statement must specify (only if applicable) the course name, semester, year and the reason for requesting the petition.
  • Supporting documentation is highly recommended.
  • For Late Graduation a graduation application must be submitted in the system and a degree audit must be requested from Dana (A-L) or Lisa (M-Z).
Limitations n/a
Helpful Information n/a
Download Late Graduation Form

 

Late Withdrawal (Drop with a “W”)
Description [needs info][needs link]
Eligibility
  • The class or classes that want to be drop after deadline must have been taken at Cuyamaca College.
Requirements
  • Statement must state the course name, semester and year that student is requesting to drop with a W after the drop deadline.
  • Provide proper documentation of extenuating circumstances.
Limitations n/a
Helpful Information n/a
Download Late Withdrawal (Drop with a “W”) Form

 

Military Withdrawal
Description [info needed] [needs link to form]
Eligibility n/a
Requirements
  • Statement must specify (only if applicable) the course name, semester, year and the reason for requesting the petition.
  • Supporting documentation is highly recommended.
  • For Military Withdrawal student must provide a copy of their Military Orders.
Limitations n/a
Helpful Information n/a
Download Military Withdrawal Form

 

Other
Description [info for 'Other' petitions][needs link]
Eligibility n/a
Requirements n/a
Limitations n/a
Helpful Information n/a
Download Other Form

 

Priority Registration
Description Petition to reinstate your enrollment priority
Eligibility

Students may petition the loss of their enrollment priority based on one of the following criteria:

  • Student who have experienced extenuating circumstances (verified cases of accident, illnesses or other circumstances beyond the student's control that affected their academic performance in the previous semester).Students who have made significant academic improvement where they meet the minimum grade point average and/or progress standard to be removed from academic or progress probation. 
  • Student who have exceeded 90 units of degree-applicable coursework at GCCCD and enrolled in a high unit major.
  • Students with disabilities who applied for, but did not receive reasonable accommodations in a timely manner.
  • Students who have other specific situations that warrant considerations (e.g. Last term in GCCCD and needs a specific course to graduate or transfer).
Requirements
  • Student must sign and date the petition.
  • Student must write the narrative statement of the situation.
    • Academic/Progress Probation Extenuating Circumstances - Supporting documentation of circumstance is required
    • High Unit Major Exception - Comprehensive student education plan is required
    • Last Term at GCCCD - Comprehensive student education plan is required
Limitations
  • Student can be approved for this petition only two times while attending Cuyamaca.
Helpful Information Common Reasons For Disapproval:
  • No statement was provided
  • Lack of evidence of academic progress/improvement
  • Situation does not qualify under "extenuating circumstances"
  • Students still have priority enrollment status
Download Priority Registration Form

 

Promise Grant
Description [need info][needs link to form]
Eligibility n/a
Requirements
  • Statement must specify (only if applicable) the course name, semester, year and the reason for requesting the petition.
  • Supporting documentation is highly recommended.
  • For Promise Grant student must complete the orientation, education plan in Self Services and submit FAFSA application.
  • Student must be enrolled in a minimum of 12 units.
Limitations n/a
Helpful Information n/a
Download Promise Grant Form

 

Readmission
Description

In order to be considered for readmission into the district, you are required to attend a readmission workshop. Please see the counseling office (G-200) for information regarding upcoming workshops. Please refer to the counseling website regarding probation/dismissal policies.

Instructions

  1. Thoroughly complete all sections listed below. Use additional sheets of paper if necessary.
  2. Meet with a counselor during a readmission workshop to complete counselor’s comments and signature below.
  3. Attach supporting documentation, if applicable.
Eligibility n/a
Requirements n/a
Limitations n/a
Helpful Information n/a
Download Readmission Form

 

Time Conflict / Overlap
Description Students who want to add a class that overlaps in time with another class. 

[needs link]
Eligibility n/a
Requirements
  • Petition must be signed by Instructor and Dean of Instruction
  • Must fill out an add card
Limitations The time overlap can be no more than 30 minutes per week.
Helpful Information n/a
Download Time Conflict / Overlap Form