Submit an Academic Petition or Appeal

Petition Letter: Dear Associate Dean,
My name is Shaba Nahar and my student number is 10063688. I am aware that my appeal is past the 21-day or one term deadline. However, I was unable to submit an appeal earlier because I was still dealing with my ongoing extenuating circumstances. I am appealing to drop the following courses past the academic deadline: ECON 212 (Fall 2020), ECON 255 (Fall 2020), MATH 221 (Fall 2020) and, STAT 464 (Winter 2020).
I am appealing to drop the previously mentioned courses due to medical circumstances beyond my control. I was unable to drop the courses before the academic deadline due to some severe health problems. My medical circumstances started before the COVID-19 pandemic. However, the pandemic worsened my condition far beyond my control as it isolated me from positive support and encouragement. This had a very negative impact on my life and academics. My medical circumstances surrounding my health were very intense and scary to navigate. For this reason, it was difficult for me to consult a doctor regarding the underlying issues as I was extremely overwhelmed and anxious. I did make a few spur-of-the-moment appointments with the local walk-in clinic. However, when the pandemic hit, this was also hard to do. I also registered with QSAS late December 2020 but by then, my courses had already been negatively impacted. As a result, I had decided to take some time off from school to focus on my health. I have since spoken to my family doctor regarding these issues and they have been addressed. I have attached supporting documents as well. My health has progressed a lot compared to 2020 and I am determined to make further positive improvements in my life and academic career.
I am currently doing much better than I was in 2020 and past years. I am currently focused on bettering my life and future. I have secured a temporary full-time job which not only helps me stay motivated but also helps me achieve some of the goals I have set for myself for 2021. For example, I have paid off a lot of my debt and have improved my credit score incredibly. Furthermore, I am in the process of paying my outstanding fees with Queen's University and in the process of appealing to register with debt (I am waiting for my OSAP estimate to submit the appeal form). As with the process of appealing to register with debt, I must outline the courses I wish to enroll in for the upcoming school year. This has assisted me with creating a clear plan for my final academic year. Furthermore, I have met with an academic advisor, Niki. I found that my appointment with Niki has made me feel even more confident about completing my studies. She has provided me with a lot of guidance and reassurance to complete my final academic year. I am also confident that she will be able to provide me with support throughout the school year if I have any further questions, doubts or, concerns. Furthermore, I have also resumed my actuarial science studies. I am currently aiming to write the Probability (P) exam in September. I have a strong academic plan moving forward to take a balanced course load and repeat some of my courses to raise my GPA. Furthermore, I plan to have regular appointments with my health counsellor/physician as well. I believe these steps will help me succeed academically and achieve my goals.