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Petition Type: New
ID: 12869
Submitted: March 26, 2025 at 1:54:51 PM
First Name: Samantha
Last Name: Track
Pronoun: She/Her
Preferred Name: Sammi
Student Number: 20401409
Email: 22jwb3@queensu.ca
Degree Program: BAH
Plan: ECON, CISC
Level of Study: 2
Petition Categories
Petition Categories: Request to take more than 6.0 units of courses on a letter of permission through another institution
Petition Letter
Petition Letter: My name is Samantha Track (Student #20401409), and I am writing to respectfully petition for permission to take more than 6.0 units on a Letter of Permission (LOP) during Fall 2025. I am planning to study abroad independently at Università Cattolica del Sacro Cuore in Milan, and I am requesting to take four academic courses along with a language course, totaling more than the permitted 6.0 units.
This petition is not due to any extenuating personal circumstances but rather to ensure I stay on track with my academic goals and program requirements as an Applied Economics student at Queen’s. The courses available through Cattolica’s International Curriculum offer an exceptional academic opportunity that closely aligns with my degree plan and areas of interest, particularly in international economics, sustainability, and business strategy.
I am proposing to take the following courses:
• Business, Government and the Global Economy ( ZXP707)
• The Economics of European Integration (ZXP700)
• Green Management & Sustainability (ZXP710)
• The Human Side of Business (ZXS568)
• Italian Language Course (ZXP719 – Pre-Session Intensive or ZXP720 – Semester Course)
These courses will fulfill upper-year electives in my Economics plan and complement the interdisciplinary structure of my program. The language course, while not required, supports my personal development goals and enhances the study abroad experience.
This petition is not due to any extenuating personal circumstances but rather to ensure I stay on track with my academic goals and program requirements as an Applied Economics student at Queen’s. The courses available through Cattolica’s International Curriculum offer an exceptional academic opportunity that closely aligns with my degree plan and areas of interest, particularly in international economics, sustainability, and business strategy.
I am proposing to take the following courses:
• Business, Government and the Global Economy ( ZXP707)
• The Economics of European Integration (ZXP700)
• Green Management & Sustainability (ZXP710)
• The Human Side of Business (ZXS568)
• Italian Language Course (ZXP719 – Pre-Session Intensive or ZXP720 – Semester Course)
These courses will fulfill upper-year electives in my Economics plan and complement the interdisciplinary structure of my program. The language course, while not required, supports my personal development goals and enhances the study abroad experience.
Academic Plan
Academic Plan: Taking more than 6.0 units at Cattolica will allow me to stay on track for graduation without needing to overload during future terms or take summer courses. The structure of the international curriculum and the evening/compact scheduling makes managing five courses realistic.
I have carefully reviewed the course load and scheduling at Cattolica and am confident I can handle the academic demands. I have also consulted with a Queen’s academic advisor to ensure these courses will meet my program requirements.
I plan to take the mandatory Queen's economics classes first semester of next year, as well as take more CISC courses in the first semester.
Upon my return to Queen’s, I plan to resume a normal course load and continue working closely with my advisor to ensure my continued academic success.
Thank you for considering my request. I would be happy to provide additional information if needed.
I have carefully reviewed the course load and scheduling at Cattolica and am confident I can handle the academic demands. I have also consulted with a Queen’s academic advisor to ensure these courses will meet my program requirements.
I plan to take the mandatory Queen's economics classes first semester of next year, as well as take more CISC courses in the first semester.
Upon my return to Queen’s, I plan to resume a normal course load and continue working closely with my advisor to ensure my continued academic success.
Thank you for considering my request. I would be happy to provide additional information if needed.
Documentation
Professional Letter Detail: NO DOC