Decision Letter
Appeal Number: 2658
Decision Date: September 29, 2016
Associate Dean: Sue Blake
Student Name: Andrew Law
Student Email: andrewl@whcs.ca
September 29, 2016
Mr. Andrew Law
andrewl@whcs.ca
Dear Mr. Law:
I have carefully considered your appeal to waive the Faculty ruling that you be Required to Withdraw for a Minimum of Three Years. After reviewing your file, I have decided to grant your request. You may now resume your studies at Queen's University.
As you might be aware, the academic regulations and grading system changed at Queen€™s in 2011. Academic Regulation 13 currently states that at the end of each Winter Term in which a student has attempted 18.0 or more units since the time of their previous assessment, that student is assessed for academic progression. If, at the time of this assessment, the GPA is below 1.60 an academic sanction is triggered. In your case, since you have a previous requirement to withdraw on your record, that sanction would be a requirement to withdraw for a further three years. Your current GPA is 1.12. The attached document contains more detail concerning academic probation and progression but if you have questions about this, or if you would like to know what grades you will need to be released from academic probation, please feel free to contact our office at 613-533-2470 and we can arrange an appointment for you to speak with an academic advisor.
To graduate with a Bachelor of Arts (General) degree in Political Studies, you require a further 15.0 units (or 5 half credit courses) in electives. However, a cumulative GPA of 1.60 is also required to graduate with a three-year General degree; therefore, you may need to repeat courses you previously failed (if possible) or take additional courses to raise your cumulative GPA to 1.60. I would draw your attention to the full academic regulations, particularly 13 (Academic Standing) and 16 (Requirements to Graduate) in the Arts and Science Academic Calendar: http://www.queensu.ca/artsci/students-at-queens/academic-calendar I would also refer you the GPA calculator tool on the Arts and Science website http://www.queensu.ca/artsci/students-at-queens/gpa-calculators
As part of your return to studies, you may wish to seek academic counselling from an advisor in the Faculty of Arts and Science Student Services office to go over your Degree Program requirements as well. Appointments can be made by dropping in to our office (Main Floor Dunning Hall) or by phoning 533-2470. You may also wish to contact your Department of concentration for advice on the successful completion of your academic program. The Learning Commons in Stauffer Library provides a range of services, including workshops designed to improve study skills and develop strategies for meeting the
demands of academic life. Student Wellness Services located in the LaSalle Building at 146 Stuart Street also offers personal and academic counselling free of charge to all Queen's students as well as individual consultation to aid in coping with difficulties of a more personal nature.
I hope that you will take advantage of the support services available to you at Queen's. In returning to a regular course of study it is your responsibility to choose courses carefully, seek out the advice necessary to improve your academic performance, and maintain a GPA consistent with the requirements for successful completion of your plan. If you have any questions about this decision, please feel free to contact the Faculty Office for advice or assistance. I wish you success in your future studies.
Yours sincerely,
Sue Blake
Assistant Dean (Studies)
05861746Law
Decision Date: September 29, 2016
Associate Dean: Sue Blake
Student Name: Andrew Law
Student Email: andrewl@whcs.ca
September 29, 2016
Mr. Andrew Law
andrewl@whcs.ca
Dear Mr. Law:
I have carefully considered your appeal to waive the Faculty ruling that you be Required to Withdraw for a Minimum of Three Years. After reviewing your file, I have decided to grant your request. You may now resume your studies at Queen's University.
As you might be aware, the academic regulations and grading system changed at Queen€™s in 2011. Academic Regulation 13 currently states that at the end of each Winter Term in which a student has attempted 18.0 or more units since the time of their previous assessment, that student is assessed for academic progression. If, at the time of this assessment, the GPA is below 1.60 an academic sanction is triggered. In your case, since you have a previous requirement to withdraw on your record, that sanction would be a requirement to withdraw for a further three years. Your current GPA is 1.12. The attached document contains more detail concerning academic probation and progression but if you have questions about this, or if you would like to know what grades you will need to be released from academic probation, please feel free to contact our office at 613-533-2470 and we can arrange an appointment for you to speak with an academic advisor.
To graduate with a Bachelor of Arts (General) degree in Political Studies, you require a further 15.0 units (or 5 half credit courses) in electives. However, a cumulative GPA of 1.60 is also required to graduate with a three-year General degree; therefore, you may need to repeat courses you previously failed (if possible) or take additional courses to raise your cumulative GPA to 1.60. I would draw your attention to the full academic regulations, particularly 13 (Academic Standing) and 16 (Requirements to Graduate) in the Arts and Science Academic Calendar: http://www.queensu.ca/artsci/students-at-queens/academic-calendar I would also refer you the GPA calculator tool on the Arts and Science website http://www.queensu.ca/artsci/students-at-queens/gpa-calculators
As part of your return to studies, you may wish to seek academic counselling from an advisor in the Faculty of Arts and Science Student Services office to go over your Degree Program requirements as well. Appointments can be made by dropping in to our office (Main Floor Dunning Hall) or by phoning 533-2470. You may also wish to contact your Department of concentration for advice on the successful completion of your academic program. The Learning Commons in Stauffer Library provides a range of services, including workshops designed to improve study skills and develop strategies for meeting the
demands of academic life. Student Wellness Services located in the LaSalle Building at 146 Stuart Street also offers personal and academic counselling free of charge to all Queen's students as well as individual consultation to aid in coping with difficulties of a more personal nature.
I hope that you will take advantage of the support services available to you at Queen's. In returning to a regular course of study it is your responsibility to choose courses carefully, seek out the advice necessary to improve your academic performance, and maintain a GPA consistent with the requirements for successful completion of your plan. If you have any questions about this decision, please feel free to contact the Faculty Office for advice or assistance. I wish you success in your future studies.
Yours sincerely,
Sue Blake
Assistant Dean (Studies)
05861746Law
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