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Petition Type: New
ID: 14140
Submitted: April 9, 2026 at 1:06:38 PM
First Name: Zheng
Last Name: Qiu
Pronoun: TERRY
Student Number: 20495021
Email: 24js8@queensu.ca
Degree Program: KIN
Plan: PSYC100
Level of Study: 1
Petition Categories
Petition Categories: Drop a course after the academic deadline
Code: PSYC100
Term: Winter
Year: 2026
Petition Category: Drop a course after the academic deadline
Code: KNPE 125
Term: Winter
Year: 2026
Petition Category: Drop a course after the academic deadline
Petition Letter
Petition Letter:
Dear Associate Dean,
I would like to request that the PSYC 100 course be removed from my academic record. Throughout this semester, I have experienced recurring migraine attacks accompanied by persistent insomnia. These symptoms were severe, unpredictable, and beyond my control. The night before the PSYC 100 exam, severe pain combined with insomnia, coupled with the 9:00 a.m. start time, left me completely disoriented. Why was this course
PSYC 100 particularly affected? Because it requires extensive reading and memorization, both of which were directly impacted by my migraines and sleep difficulties. Compared to other courses, this one was simply too difficult for me. I plan to seek medical treatment this summer. I had originally intended to drop the course during the midterm exam period, but at the time I thought things would improve—they didn’t. I cannot predict when the pain will strike. I will seek treatment this summer. Next semester, I will definitely work hard to pass this course. I hope you will give me this opportunity.
Thank you for your time and understanding.
Sincerely,
zheng qiu
20495021
Dear Associate Dean,
I would like to request that the PSYC 100 course be removed from my academic record. Throughout this semester, I have experienced recurring migraine attacks accompanied by persistent insomnia. These symptoms were severe, unpredictable, and beyond my control. The night before the PSYC 100 exam, severe pain combined with insomnia, coupled with the 9:00 a.m. start time, left me completely disoriented. Why was this course
PSYC 100 particularly affected? Because it requires extensive reading and memorization, both of which were directly impacted by my migraines and sleep difficulties. Compared to other courses, this one was simply too difficult for me. I plan to seek medical treatment this summer. I had originally intended to drop the course during the midterm exam period, but at the time I thought things would improve—they didn’t. I cannot predict when the pain will strike. I will seek treatment this summer. Next semester, I will definitely work hard to pass this course. I hope you will give me this opportunity.
Thank you for your time and understanding.
Sincerely,
zheng qiu
20495021
Decision Letters
Level 1 Status
Status: DeniedLevel 2
Appeal Type: Level 2
ID: 365
Submitted: April 30, 2026 at 6:31:52 PM
Relevant Petition: 14140
Decision(s) Being Appealed: Drop a course after the academic deadline: PSYC100, Winter 2026
Appeal Grounds
Appeals to the Board of Studies must include a letter based on one or more of the Grounds for Appeal (Appeal Regulation 3.4). What are the grounds you are basing your appeal on?
- The Associate Dean's decision did not follow the rules of procedural fairness. A breach of procedural fairness includes such things as the Associate Dean failed to:
- Remain unbiased when reviewing your petition.
- Follow the university rules and regulations in a way that supported your right to a fair process.
- Make a reasonable decision in your appeal. A “reasonable” decision is one that is based on evidence, thought out and supported by facts and logical inferences from the facts. To be reasonable, the decision must contain adequate reasons for the conclusions.
- The Associate Dean's decision acted without, or exceeded their, authority.
Appeal Grounds Details: I can't control my condition. Plus, I'll need to get a doctor's note when I get back to the country.
Appeal Letter
Appeal Letter: Dear Office:
I am writing to appeal the decision to deny my request to drop a course. My initial request may have been denied because I did not provide a medical certificate, but I have since visited a hospital to obtain the necessary documentation. Since the beginning of this semester, I have been suffering from persistent and severe headaches, accompanied by chronic insomnia. These symptoms have not only persisted but have also gradually worsened over time. The combined effects of physical pain and sleep deprivation have severely impaired my concentration, making it impossible for me to attend classes regularly or complete assignments to the best of my ability. In particular, the lack of sleep has negatively impacted my performance on exams. In light of these health issues, I earnestly request that you reconsider my application. I hope you will approve my withdrawal request, allowing me to recover my health and return to my studies in better condition.
Thank you very much for taking the time to review this letter. I sincerely appreciate your understanding and earnestly request that you reconsider my application.
I am writing to appeal the decision to deny my request to drop a course. My initial request may have been denied because I did not provide a medical certificate, but I have since visited a hospital to obtain the necessary documentation. Since the beginning of this semester, I have been suffering from persistent and severe headaches, accompanied by chronic insomnia. These symptoms have not only persisted but have also gradually worsened over time. The combined effects of physical pain and sleep deprivation have severely impaired my concentration, making it impossible for me to attend classes regularly or complete assignments to the best of my ability. In particular, the lack of sleep has negatively impacted my performance on exams. In light of these health issues, I earnestly request that you reconsider my application. I hope you will approve my withdrawal request, allowing me to recover my health and return to my studies in better condition.
Thank you very much for taking the time to review this letter. I sincerely appreciate your understanding and earnestly request that you reconsider my application.
Documentation
I plan to submit additional documentation at a later date: I’ll be returning to China on June 3rd, and I can issue the certificate by the end of June.
History
Originally submitted April 9, 2026 at 1:06:38 PM.
| Field | Reference | Old Value | New Value | Note | User | Date/Time |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| status | N/A | Received | Incomplete | Kerri Andrews | 2026-04-10 11:20:47 AM | |
| status | N/A | Incomplete | In Review | Kerri Andrews | 2026-04-16 9:51:21 AM | |
| status | N/A | In Review | Withdrawn | Kerri Andrews | 2026-04-21 10:01:14 AM | |
| status | N/A | Withdrawn | In Review | Kerri Andrews | 2026-04-21 11:07:18 AM | |
| course | KNPE 125 | KNPE 125 | Kerri Andrews | 2026-04-21 11:13:04 AM | ||
| term | KNPE 125 | Winter | Kerri Andrews | 2026-04-21 11:13:04 AM | ||
| year | KNPE 125 | 2026 | Kerri Andrews | 2026-04-21 11:13:04 AM | ||
| appeal_category_per_course | KNPE 125 | Drop a course after the academic deadline | Kerri Andrews | 2026-04-21 11:13:04 AM | ||
| status | N/A | In Review | Denied | Kerri Andrews | 2026-04-30 10:04:57 AM | |
| associate_dean | N/A | Dorit Naaman (Associate Dean Academic) | Kerri Andrews | 2026-04-30 10:04:57 AM | ||
| decision_letter | N/A | N/A | Decision letter sent | Kerri Andrews | 2026-04-30 10:05:25 AM | |
| new_appeal_level_2 | N/A | Level 2 | Level 2 Appeal ID: 365 | 24js8 | 2026-04-30 6:31:52 PM | |
| status | N/A | Received | In Review | Kathrine Scott | 2026-05-06 2:04:20 PM |

