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Petition Type: New
ID: 7849
Submitted: June 14, 2021 at 5:03:37 PM
First Name: Austin
Last Name: Stadel
Student Number: 10133341
Email: 13as199@queensu.ca
Degree Program: BA
Plan: ENGL
Level of Study: 2
Petition Categories
Petition Categories: Drop a course after the academic deadline
Code: IDIS 304
Term: Summer
Year: 2021
Petition Category: Drop a course after the academic deadline
Petition Letter
Petition Letter: Hello,
I am appealing to drop my IDIS 304 summer course after the drop date.
On May 15th I was affected by a fairly severe medical illness. I was able to attend class sparsely and was able to keep up with my readings and coursework at the time. I kept in regular contact with my professor to ensure I was staying caught up. Unfortunately, my condition worsened and despite my best efforts I was unable to complete my coursework. I had hoped that my condition would eventually improve, and I really enjoyed the course and professor, so I did not drop the class at the deadline. This was not the case however, and my professor and I agreed that it would be best for me to drop the course as I would likely be unable to complete my assignments.
My illness prevented me from being able attend most of my classes and made completing my assignments challenging. I had dropped my other class over the summer semester before the drop date as I thought that perhaps I could complete this course alone.
I am still being affected by my illness today and am taking further steps to recover before the fall semester. I met with my doctor, who supplied my supporting documentation, and am having tests conducted regarding my illness. I am also planning to meet with counselor once I am approved through my family¿¿s health care plan.
I was overly optimistic with my condition and should have dropped the course earlier on in the semester and going forward with my academic career I will try to be more realistic with myself if I am still affected by my illness in the fall.
Thank you for your consideration in this matter and please contact me if you require any further information.
Austin Stadel, 10133341
I am appealing to drop my IDIS 304 summer course after the drop date.
On May 15th I was affected by a fairly severe medical illness. I was able to attend class sparsely and was able to keep up with my readings and coursework at the time. I kept in regular contact with my professor to ensure I was staying caught up. Unfortunately, my condition worsened and despite my best efforts I was unable to complete my coursework. I had hoped that my condition would eventually improve, and I really enjoyed the course and professor, so I did not drop the class at the deadline. This was not the case however, and my professor and I agreed that it would be best for me to drop the course as I would likely be unable to complete my assignments.
My illness prevented me from being able attend most of my classes and made completing my assignments challenging. I had dropped my other class over the summer semester before the drop date as I thought that perhaps I could complete this course alone.
I am still being affected by my illness today and am taking further steps to recover before the fall semester. I met with my doctor, who supplied my supporting documentation, and am having tests conducted regarding my illness. I am also planning to meet with counselor once I am approved through my family¿¿s health care plan.
I was overly optimistic with my condition and should have dropped the course earlier on in the semester and going forward with my academic career I will try to be more realistic with myself if I am still affected by my illness in the fall.
Thank you for your consideration in this matter and please contact me if you require any further information.
Austin Stadel, 10133341
Documentation
Professional Letter: 10133341 Doc1.pdf
Professional Letter Detail: Doctor's note detailing the start date and how my illness affected my studies