Submit an Academic Petition or Appeal

Petition Letter: Over the last two and a half to three years I have struggled with several issues pertaining to my mental health. For the most part, I have been able to function to some minimum levels that have allowed me to complete my first two years of schooling at Queen??s, but it has become increasingly apparent to me that my mental health has diminished to a point where I need to ask for a second academic appeal. I recognize that while I have been able to pass all of my courses during my time at Queen's, the effects of my mental health have impacted my capability to perform my best within all of my courses.

As was expressed in my initial academic appeal, I have sought counseling and guidance from the school, as well as from my parents and healthcare professionals in an attempt to overcome this and have continued to do so since returning home. But, it has come to the point that myself, my counselor, and my parents feel that in the best interest of my overall health and well-being I need to take a break and concentrate solely on getting myself back to a point where I can be a fully engaged student and useful member of the Queen??s community. I am torn by this decision, but I truly believe it is in my best interest to take a step back from my all of my academic commitments at this time so I can focus on getting better. Within the last year, I have had two incidents that have ended up with me needing to seek medical attention at KGH. After returning home, I believed I would be capable of completing 2 of my courses without causing additional unmanageable stress. After attempting to do so, I find myself at a point where I do not feel I will be able to complete the entirety of my courses this term without failing out of my remaining courses or causing myself more mental harm and anguish.