Submit an Academic Petition or Appeal

Appeal Number: 5405
Decision Date: March 19, 2019
Associate Dean: Jenn Stephenson, Ph.D.
Student Name: alexandra ebenhardt
Student Email: 16ae21@queensu.ca

Course: LAW 207
Term: Winter
Year: 2019
Category: Drop a course after the academic deadline


Dear Ms. Ebenhardt:

I have carefully considered your appeal to drop LAW 207 (W 2019) past the academic deadline. After reviewing your file, I have decided to grant your request.

I have granted this appeal based on the challenges you have outlined related to the on-line format of this course and how they are related to your learning challenges. But, I need to warn you that the appeals process is not meant to be used to manage an accommodation issue and appeals to drop failed courses due to this same circumstances will likely not be granted in the future. Appeals for late drops are generally reserved for those who encounter problems after week 8 or whose problems become more acute late in the term. I would strongly recommend that during week 7 of the term (just before the drop deadline), you pause to take time to carefully evaluate whether you are keeping up in each of your courses including doing the readings and completing all assignments or tests on time. If your circumstances are having an impact in your courses you should drop them by week 8 of term.

Note that any change in academic registration may impact government or private-firm student financial assistance eligibility and/or funding. Please consult with the Student Awards Office, Office of the University Registrar, Gordon Hall, to understand the potential implications of changes to course or program registration and/or the consequences of not successfully completing the required course load.

Yours sincerely,


Jenn Stephenson, Ph.D.
Associate Dean (Studies)


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