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Petition Type: New
ID: 10992
Submitted: September 25, 2023 at 9:24:45 PM
First Name: Dahir
Last Name: Dualeh
Pronoun: He/Him
Student Number: 20010508
Degree Program: BAH
Plan: DEVS
Level of Study: 4

Petition Categories

Petition Categories: Add a course after the academic deadline
Code: RELS 131
Term: Fall/Winter
Year: 2023
Petition Category: Add a course after the academic deadline
Instructor's Name: Danielle LeGrone
Section/Class Number: 700
Province / Region: Other
Exam Centre: Online Proctor

Petition Letter

Petition Letter: Dear Associate Dean Dr. Stephenson,

I hope this letter finds you well. I am writing to petition for an exception to the course enrollment deadline so I may be allowed to enroll in the online course FREN 107 (Fall, 2023). Due to an unforeseen family tragedy, I was unable to enroll in this course by the September 18 deadline. I would like to request an opportunity to enroll in this course and continue my academic journey.

On the weekend of September 15, my family and I were informed of the sudden loss of a family member. This news required us to make immediate travel arrangements and provided little time for me to attend to other commitments. As a result, I missed the course enrollment deadline on September 18.

In addition to this unfortunate event, I have recently returned to my studies after a hiatus. This break was taken to address personal circumstances and refocus on my academic goals. Unfortunately, this meant that I had not been in the academic routine for some time now and when the course enrollment deadline approached the thought slipped from the forefront of my mind. I regret not being more proactive in meeting this deadline, and I take full responsibility for this oversight.

I am committed to resuming my studies and making progress toward completing my degree after a long pause. To do so, it is imperative that I am able to enroll in at least one course this semester. This will allow me to regain my academic momentum and gradually reintegrate into the university environment. I would just hate to have more time pass without making tangible steps toward this goal.

I completely understand the importance of deadlines and the need for consistency in academic processes. However, I hope you can appreciate the extraordinary circumstances that have led to my current situation. I am eager to make amends for this lapse and demonstrate my commitment to my education.

Thank you for your time and consideration of my petition. If you require any further information or have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact me. I look forward to the opportunity to continue my studies and make progress toward my academic goals.

Sincerely,

Dahir Dualeh
20010508
15dd24@queensu.ca

Academic Plan

Academic Plan: In order to ensure academic success in the upcoming semesters, I plan on undertaking a lighter course load and dedicating an appropriate amount of weekly hours to my studies. I have learnt from past issues and am ready to tackle my remaining credits in order to earn my degree.

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History

Originally submitted September 25, 2023 at 9:24:45 PM.

FieldReferenceOld ValueNew ValueNoteUserDate/Time
statusN/AReceivedIncompleteKerri Andrews2023-09-26 9:24:22 AM
courseRELS 131RELS 131Kerri Andrews2023-10-02 9:22:57 AM
termRELS 131Fall/WinterKerri Andrews2023-10-02 9:22:57 AM
yearRELS 1312023Kerri Andrews2023-10-02 9:22:57 AM
appeal_category_per_courseRELS 131Add a course after the academic deadlineKerri Andrews2023-10-02 9:22:57 AM
instructorRELS 131Danielle LeGroneKerri Andrews2023-10-02 9:22:57 AM
sectionRELS 131700Kerri Andrews2023-10-02 9:22:57 AM
courseFREN 107FREN 107Kerri Andrews2023-10-02 9:22:57 AM
termFREN 107FallKerri Andrews2023-10-02 9:22:57 AM
yearFREN 1072023Kerri Andrews2023-10-02 9:22:57 AM
appeal_category_per_courseFREN 107Add a course after the academic deadlineKerri Andrews2023-10-02 9:22:57 AM
instructorFREN 107Frederique OffrediKerri Andrews2023-10-02 9:22:57 AM
statusN/AIncompleteIn ReviewKerri Andrews2023-10-02 9:24:52 AM
statusN/AIn ReviewGrantedKerri Andrews2023-10-03 9:26:57 AM
associate_deanN/AJenn Stephenson, Ph.D.Kerri Andrews2023-10-03 9:26:57 AM
decision_letterN/AN/ADecision letter sentKerri Andrews2023-10-03 9:27:41 AM