Submit an Academic Petition or Appeal

Appeal Number: 5914
Decision Date: June 21, 2019
Associate Dean: Jenn Stephenson, Ph.D.
Student Name: Chesney McNeely
Student Email: 17clm1@queensu.ca

Course: ENSC 200
Term: Winter
Year: 2019
Category: Drop a course after the academic deadline

Course: GPHY 228
Term: Winter
Year: 2019
Category: Drop a course after the academic deadline


Dear Chesney McNeely:

I was sorry to have read in your letter of appeal of the difficulties you had during the winter term and I have carefully considered your appeal to drop ENSC 200 and GPHY 228 (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 severity of your extenuating circumstances but need to warn you that the appeals process is not meant to be used to manage a chronic condition and appeals to drop failed courses will likely not be granted if they are based on the same circumstances. 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 you continue to work with your QSAS Advisor who can assist you with both your health and your academics. I strongly suggest that during week 7 of the term you pause and evaluate your progress in your courses. Evaluate whether you€™ve been 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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