Submit an Academic Petition or Appeal

Petition Letter: Dear Associate Dean of the Faculty of Arts and Science, I am applying for an Aegrotat Standing for my Intro to Statistics/PSYC 202 course that I took last Fall term 2021. It its now February 2022, and I have concluded that I am very much, as outlined by my ongoing updated QSAS disability registration and form, that I am mentally and emotionally unwell to write a final deferred exam. I have completed and worked hard on everything else on that course last semester, with that course being a requirement for my degree plan, that at this point I kindly ask to be given an Aegrotat Standing instead, for all the other works and grades I have submitted and received on ONQ. This is very important to me, as since last December (when I first applied to defer the exam) up to now, I have gone through exceptionally challenging financial, familial, and emotional challenges, many of which exacerbated from the tick in the coronavirus situation/Omicron spread combined with the back and forth switching of in-person and online school, as an out-of-province student who had very precarious housing situations during that time too. Much of the specific details are already outlined with confidential information with QSAS, but to simply put for your team, I continue to grapple with these everyday stressors and extremely low points everyday. The continuous attempts of trying to persevere to the end of this course work but ultimately me needing to rescind every time made me realize that it is now best to apply for this, move on, and get the right mental health supports I need going forward to avoid this delay in the future. Fall 2021 has been a big learning experience for me, and I genuinely do acknowledge my mistakes/shortcomings. However, I am hopeful that the return to in-person classes will benefit me and my well-being. I am confident that the Spring will bring new light and personal re-invention. However, for now, for this long-term standing remaining work, I ask to let it go and be given an aegrotat standing passing grade. My instructor had already got back to me saying to write this appeal to you guys, as your group is the one responsible for dealing with these appeals. I also have affiliations with QSAS, my QSAS advisor Deb Bruce, and a student wellness centre counsellor Pamela should you need further clarification. Thank you so much. Sincerely, Grace Chen