Submit an Academic Petition or Appeal

Appeal Number: 5596
Decision Date: May 24, 2019
Associate Dean: Jenn Stephenson, Ph.D.
Student Name: Kayla Manafo
Student Email: 16kmm2@queensu.ca

Course: DRAM 300
Term: Fall/Winter
Year: 2019
Category: Drop a course after the academic deadline

Course: MUSC 191
Term: Fall/Winter
Year: 2019
Category: Drop a course after the academic deadline

Course: DRAM 242
Term: Winter
Year: 2019
Category: Drop a course after the academic deadline


Dear Kayla Manafo:

I was sorry to read in your letter of appeal that your grandfather passed away in January as well as the challenges you have experienced with your health. I have carefully considered your appeal to drop DRAM 300, MUSC 191 (FW 2018/19) and DRAM 242 (W 2019) past the academic deadline. After reviewing your file, I have decided to grant your request.

I am confident that in the future you will make every effort to inform yourself of the academic regulations concerning deadlines as they are outlined in the Important Dates section on the Arts and Science web page. Please ensure you assess your progress in your courses or discuss your options with an Academic Advisor during week 7 or 8 of the term. If you find that you have fallen behind in your attendance, readings or assignments, it is your responsibility to drop by the end of week 8. Appeals for late drops are typically only granted when a problem occurs, or becomes acute, after the drop deadline.

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.

I wish you well in your continued recovery.

Yours sincerely,


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


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