Decision Letter
Appeal Number: 657
Decision Date: January 20, 2015
Associate Dean: Johanne Benard, Ph.D.
Student Name: Craig Thomas
Student Email: coach.craig.thomas@gmail.com
Mr. Craig Thomas
coach.craig.thomas@gmail.com
Dear Mr. Thomas:
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 have now changed at Queen€™s. Academic Regulation 13 states that at the end of each Winter Term in which a student has attempted 18.0 or more units (or 6 one-term courses) 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 1.65. A C- grade on each course will allow you to maintain your current GPA and achieve this requirement. If you fail to maintain your current GPA and it falls below 1.60, you will be required to withdraw again for three years.
A cumulative GPA of 1.60 is also required to graduate with a three-year General degree. 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-calendarsection-admission-regulations I would also refer you the GPA calculator tool on the Arts and Science website http://www.queensu.ca/artsci/academics/undergraduate/current-students/grading-scheme/what-is-my-gpa
As part of your return to studies, I suggest that you seek some ongoing academic counselling from an advisor in the Faculty of Arts and Science Student Services office. Appointments can be made by dropping in to our office in F200 Mackintosh-Corry 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. The Health, Counselling and Disabilities Centre 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,
Johanne Bénard, Ph.D.
Associate Dean (Studies)
04958240Thomas
Decision Date: January 20, 2015
Associate Dean: Johanne Benard, Ph.D.
Student Name: Craig Thomas
Student Email: coach.craig.thomas@gmail.com
Mr. Craig Thomas
coach.craig.thomas@gmail.com
Dear Mr. Thomas:
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 have now changed at Queen€™s. Academic Regulation 13 states that at the end of each Winter Term in which a student has attempted 18.0 or more units (or 6 one-term courses) 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 1.65. A C- grade on each course will allow you to maintain your current GPA and achieve this requirement. If you fail to maintain your current GPA and it falls below 1.60, you will be required to withdraw again for three years.
A cumulative GPA of 1.60 is also required to graduate with a three-year General degree. 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-calendarsection-admission-regulations I would also refer you the GPA calculator tool on the Arts and Science website http://www.queensu.ca/artsci/academics/undergraduate/current-students/grading-scheme/what-is-my-gpa
As part of your return to studies, I suggest that you seek some ongoing academic counselling from an advisor in the Faculty of Arts and Science Student Services office. Appointments can be made by dropping in to our office in F200 Mackintosh-Corry 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. The Health, Counselling and Disabilities Centre 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,
Johanne Bénard, Ph.D.
Associate Dean (Studies)
04958240Thomas
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