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Petition Type: New
ID: 8220
Submitted: October 3, 2021 at 11:49:08 PM
First Name: Skylar
Last Name: Potkolabovic
Student Number: 20069210
Email: 17ssp@queensu.ca
Degree Program: BAH
Plan: HLTH
Level of Study: 4
Petition Categories
Petition Categories: Add a course after the academic deadline
Code: KNPE 400
Term: Fall
Year: 2021
Petition Category: Add a course after the academic deadline
Instructor's Name: Dr. Gilchrist
Province / Region: Eastern Ontario
Exam Centre: Kingston
Petition Letter
Petition Letter: Dear Dr. Atkinson
I am writing my appeal letter today to add the course KNPE 400 ?? Professional Issues in Allied Health (001-LEC Regular, and 005-TUT Regular). I would like to add this course into my Fall term semester to complete all my required credits for my degree to be on track to graduate in December. This will allow me to avoid financial difficulties by eliminating a winter term filled with extra courses that are not required to maintain a full course load. Furthermore, I would also like to maintain a full-time course load in the Fall term to avoid my OSAP funding being reduced because I support the financial costs of university/living entirely on my own. Completing my degree this semester is also important to me because I would like to use the winter term to focus entirely on my mental health as my father passed away unexpectedly this year which has taken a mental and emotional toll.
The reason that I originally missed the add course date on September 20th was as a result of a concussion that I endured while at work on September 12th. After visiting my doctor, she advised that I take 2 weeks away from work and school to allow the brain injury to heal to avoid long term side-effects. This being said, during my time of recovery I missed the final date to add the course to my fall term.
The reason why it was not originally added is because I had originally planned to take CHEM 112 and BIOL 102 as preparation for the MCAT. Unfortunately, after realizing my financial situation moving back to Kingston, I realized that it would be extremely difficult to support myself both semesters with additional courses that are not academically required. Upon meeting with a financial advisor, I was recommended to only take the courses that are needed for my program. However, as a result of the head injury and required recovery time, I had missed the deadline to add KNPE 400 and make the right academic and financial decision for myself.
I am writing my appeal letter today to add the course KNPE 400 ?? Professional Issues in Allied Health (001-LEC Regular, and 005-TUT Regular). I would like to add this course into my Fall term semester to complete all my required credits for my degree to be on track to graduate in December. This will allow me to avoid financial difficulties by eliminating a winter term filled with extra courses that are not required to maintain a full course load. Furthermore, I would also like to maintain a full-time course load in the Fall term to avoid my OSAP funding being reduced because I support the financial costs of university/living entirely on my own. Completing my degree this semester is also important to me because I would like to use the winter term to focus entirely on my mental health as my father passed away unexpectedly this year which has taken a mental and emotional toll.
The reason that I originally missed the add course date on September 20th was as a result of a concussion that I endured while at work on September 12th. After visiting my doctor, she advised that I take 2 weeks away from work and school to allow the brain injury to heal to avoid long term side-effects. This being said, during my time of recovery I missed the final date to add the course to my fall term.
The reason why it was not originally added is because I had originally planned to take CHEM 112 and BIOL 102 as preparation for the MCAT. Unfortunately, after realizing my financial situation moving back to Kingston, I realized that it would be extremely difficult to support myself both semesters with additional courses that are not academically required. Upon meeting with a financial advisor, I was recommended to only take the courses that are needed for my program. However, as a result of the head injury and required recovery time, I had missed the deadline to add KNPE 400 and make the right academic and financial decision for myself.
Academic Plan
Academic Plan: I am currently enrolled in HLTH 416 and HLTH 437 and would like to add my final seminar to my schedule. Knowing that I will be at least four weeks behind in the course, I plan to strategically use my time effectively and efficiently to catch up on previous work to be successful in the course. Based upon the Arts and Science FAQ online, approximately 10 hours should be dedicated to each 3.0 credit course. Therefore, I have missed 40 hours of dedicated study time for KNPE 400. Based on my academic plan I have decided to dedicate 4.5 hours daily to KNPE 400 for 7 days a week for 9 days. This will equal 40.5 hours over the span of 9 days, meaning that I will be up to date within the course. I know that this plan will work because I currently treat school as a full-time job and dedicate approximately 8 hours a day to my schoolwork (7 am-3 pm). Additionally, this will not impact my other courses because I will use the other 3.5 hours in my workday to dedicate 1.75 hours per course, per day. This will equal 12.25 hours each week dedicated to my original 2 courses, HLTH 416 and HLTH 437, meaning that I will exceed the recommended study time per course. Furthermore, I will make an appointment and speak with Dr. Gilchrist directly upon being enrolled to discuss missed content, and upcoming due dates to ensure that I am on track to successfully complete the course.
Overall, I know joining late to KNPE 400 will require hard work and discipline to be successful. That being said, I hold my academics in high regard and I am prepared to dedicate my time to KNPE 400 to successfully complete the course and graduate in December.
Overall, I know joining late to KNPE 400 will require hard work and discipline to be successful. That being said, I hold my academics in high regard and I am prepared to dedicate my time to KNPE 400 to successfully complete the course and graduate in December.
Documentation
Professional Letter: Potkolabovic Skylar Sara Injury.pdf
Professional Letter Detail: WSIB injury documentation completed by physician