Submit an Academic Petition or Appeal

Academic Plan: I am an active and involved member of the Queen's community and have a strong desire to return to school in the fall, which is why I am submitting this appeal. I am currently undergoing a twelve-week Cognitive Behavioural Therapy program with my registered psychologist. The psychologist and I are addressing all aspects of my mental health relating to daily life and academics directly. I am also learning different tools I can use to cope that I will utilize next year if I feel I am regressing. My psychologist and I are confident that my mental health will be significantly improved by September and I will be fully prepared to return to school and be successful.

I have a number of plans in place to ensure my success next year and I intend to see them through. I have been engaged in numerous extracurricular activities such as, varsity sports, school clubs, and campus jobs over the past three years. I have decided to cut back significantly on these extracurricular activities. I will continue with only the two most rewarding and important responsibilities. Next, I plan to decrease my course load to 9 units. I plan to meet with a counselor weekly to ensure I stay on track. This time, I will try a number of different counselors until I find the right fit. I will also take some learning strategy workshops (such as, Perfectionism and Writing and Improving your Focus and Concentration) through the Learning Commons early in the semester to supplement any tools my psychologist has given me, and any a Learning Strategies Professional Advisor will give me. I am also planning to retake one of the necessary prerequisite courses to ensure I am confident in the material before moving on to more advanced courses. Finally, I am hoping to join study groups with some peers, which will help specifically due to the nature of my mental illness.