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Petition Type: New
ID: 14494
Submitted: June 16, 2026 at 12:01:50 AM
First Name: jacques
Last Name: tessier
Pronoun: he/him
Student Number: 20470382
Email: 23xws@queensu.ca
Degree Program: bsh
Plan: kine
Level of Study: 2
Petition Categories
Petition Categories: Waive the requirement to withdraw for one year
Petition Letter
Petition Letter: Dear Petitions Committee,
I am writing to respectfully petition for an exemption from the Required to Withdraw period and request the opportunity to continue my studies.
The reason I would like to be exempt is that I experienced a severe psychological challenge that had a significant and direct impact on my academic performance. During the year I was really struggling with persistent feelings of hopelessness, inability to concentrate(partially due to my adhd), overwhelming fatigue, and a complete loss of motivation. I almost never did anything when I got out of bed past 6pm. I frequently had suicidal thoughts it was extremely difficult to function normally or meet the academic expectations of my courses.
These circumstances affected every aspect of my studies. I didn't have the strength to attend classes consistently and especially prepare for exams, and retain information while studying. My academic performance declined substantially and no longer reflected my abilities or my genuine commitment to my education.
I couldnt recognize the severity of what I was experiencing and refused to seek help. I understand that i made serious mistakes. I am committed to doing better at queens and seeking appropriate support, and taking the necessary steps to ensure that I can succeed academically moving forward.
I respectfully ask the Committee to consider my circumstances and the impact they had on my academic performance when reviewing my petition. I promise to remain committed to my education and I will do significantly better than I did last year and achieve a gpa worthy of attending queens University. I love this school and want to truly be apart of it.
Thank you for your time and consideration.
I am writing to respectfully petition for an exemption from the Required to Withdraw period and request the opportunity to continue my studies.
The reason I would like to be exempt is that I experienced a severe psychological challenge that had a significant and direct impact on my academic performance. During the year I was really struggling with persistent feelings of hopelessness, inability to concentrate(partially due to my adhd), overwhelming fatigue, and a complete loss of motivation. I almost never did anything when I got out of bed past 6pm. I frequently had suicidal thoughts it was extremely difficult to function normally or meet the academic expectations of my courses.
These circumstances affected every aspect of my studies. I didn't have the strength to attend classes consistently and especially prepare for exams, and retain information while studying. My academic performance declined substantially and no longer reflected my abilities or my genuine commitment to my education.
I couldnt recognize the severity of what I was experiencing and refused to seek help. I understand that i made serious mistakes. I am committed to doing better at queens and seeking appropriate support, and taking the necessary steps to ensure that I can succeed academically moving forward.
I respectfully ask the Committee to consider my circumstances and the impact they had on my academic performance when reviewing my petition. I promise to remain committed to my education and I will do significantly better than I did last year and achieve a gpa worthy of attending queens University. I love this school and want to truly be apart of it.
Thank you for your time and consideration.
Academic Plan
Academic Plan: If my petition is granted, I have a clear plan to improve both my mental health and my academic performance.
My first step will be to address my mental health and seek ongoing support from a healthcare professional and make use of counselling and mental health resources available through the university or in my community. Instead of trying to manage this on my own which didnt work previously, I will actively seek help from the queensu mental health services if my symptoms begin to worsen.
Academic wise ill create and follow a structured weekly schedule with designated study hours for each course and keep track of all assignments, quizzes, and exams using a calendar and task management system, ill also start assignments several days before their deadlines instead of procrastinating until the last minute and will review course material each week rather than relying on cramming before exams.
Ill also meet with my academic advisor to develop a better more realistic plan and will continue to check in throughout the term if I begin struggling. I will regularly attend lectures and tutorials, make use of professors' office hours when I do not understand material, and seek tutoring or academic support services when needed.
I understand the seriousness of my previous academic performance and take full responsibility for making these changes. I promise i am committed to following this plan and believe these concrete steps will allow me to successfully continue my studies and achieve my long-term academic goals.
My first step will be to address my mental health and seek ongoing support from a healthcare professional and make use of counselling and mental health resources available through the university or in my community. Instead of trying to manage this on my own which didnt work previously, I will actively seek help from the queensu mental health services if my symptoms begin to worsen.
Academic wise ill create and follow a structured weekly schedule with designated study hours for each course and keep track of all assignments, quizzes, and exams using a calendar and task management system, ill also start assignments several days before their deadlines instead of procrastinating until the last minute and will review course material each week rather than relying on cramming before exams.
Ill also meet with my academic advisor to develop a better more realistic plan and will continue to check in throughout the term if I begin struggling. I will regularly attend lectures and tutorials, make use of professors' office hours when I do not understand material, and seek tutoring or academic support services when needed.
I understand the seriousness of my previous academic performance and take full responsibility for making these changes. I promise i am committed to following this plan and believe these concrete steps will allow me to successfully continue my studies and achieve my long-term academic goals.
Documentation
Professional Letter Detail: no doc