Decision Letter
Appeal Number: 6109
Decision Date: September 3, 2019
Associate Dean: Jenn Stephenson, Ph.D.
Student Name: Daniel Fisher
Student Email: fisherda@limestone.on.ca
Dear Daniel Fisher:
I have carefully considered your appeal to return to your studies after a €œRequired to Withdraw Permanently€ from the Faculty of Arts and Science was placed on your academic record at the end of Winter term 1992. After reviewing your file, I have decided to grant your request. You may resume your studies at Queen's University beginning the Fall term 2019.
In order to reactivate your student file, you must complete a €œReturn to Studies€ form: https://www.queensu.ca/artsci/sites/default/files/return_to_studies.pdf and return it to our office as soon as possible. Please ensure you indicate your desired Degree Program (ie BA or BAH) and Plan (concentration). Once our office has received departmental approval of your Degree Plan, your file will be reactivated. For information on registration and course selection, please see: www.queensu.ca/artsci and click on €œUndergrad Students€. For information on tuition payment and accessing SOLUS (Queen's on-line student system), please see: www.queensu.ca/registrar or contact the Registrar's office at (613) 533-2040. Please be advised that 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 three years. The document which will follow this letter contains more detail concerning academic probation and progression but if you have questions about this, 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. I strongly suggest that you do speak with an academic advisor who can make helpful suggestions as to how you can improve your GPA to meet the required 1.6 GPA threshold. An effective way to improve a GPA is to repeat courses if they are available. If a student repeats a course of the same number, the first attempt is €excluded€™ from a GPA and the second/higher attempt is €included€™ in a GPA. You may wish to seek assistance regarding the selection of your Degree Plan requirements as well.
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-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, I encourage you to take advantage of the many services available including the Learning Commons in Stauffer Library. They provide 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 Mitchell Hall, also offers personal counselling free of charge to all Queen's students who may need assistance in coping with difficulties of a more personal nature.
Should you experience short term extenuating circumstances during your studies, you might also want to be aware of the Academic Consideration policy which you can review at the following website; https://www.queensu.ca/artsci/undergrad-students/academic-consideration-for-students
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.
I commend you for returning to your studies and having a sound academic plan which will lead you to the successful completion of your university degree.
Yours sincerely,
Jenn Stephenson, Ph.D.
Associate Dean (Studies)
02939531Fisher
Decision Date: September 3, 2019
Associate Dean: Jenn Stephenson, Ph.D.
Student Name: Daniel Fisher
Student Email: fisherda@limestone.on.ca
Dear Daniel Fisher:
I have carefully considered your appeal to return to your studies after a €œRequired to Withdraw Permanently€ from the Faculty of Arts and Science was placed on your academic record at the end of Winter term 1992. After reviewing your file, I have decided to grant your request. You may resume your studies at Queen's University beginning the Fall term 2019.
In order to reactivate your student file, you must complete a €œReturn to Studies€ form: https://www.queensu.ca/artsci/sites/default/files/return_to_studies.pdf and return it to our office as soon as possible. Please ensure you indicate your desired Degree Program (ie BA or BAH) and Plan (concentration). Once our office has received departmental approval of your Degree Plan, your file will be reactivated. For information on registration and course selection, please see: www.queensu.ca/artsci and click on €œUndergrad Students€. For information on tuition payment and accessing SOLUS (Queen's on-line student system), please see: www.queensu.ca/registrar or contact the Registrar's office at (613) 533-2040. Please be advised that 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 three years. The document which will follow this letter contains more detail concerning academic probation and progression but if you have questions about this, 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. I strongly suggest that you do speak with an academic advisor who can make helpful suggestions as to how you can improve your GPA to meet the required 1.6 GPA threshold. An effective way to improve a GPA is to repeat courses if they are available. If a student repeats a course of the same number, the first attempt is €excluded€™ from a GPA and the second/higher attempt is €included€™ in a GPA. You may wish to seek assistance regarding the selection of your Degree Plan requirements as well.
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-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, I encourage you to take advantage of the many services available including the Learning Commons in Stauffer Library. They provide 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 Mitchell Hall, also offers personal counselling free of charge to all Queen's students who may need assistance in coping with difficulties of a more personal nature.
Should you experience short term extenuating circumstances during your studies, you might also want to be aware of the Academic Consideration policy which you can review at the following website; https://www.queensu.ca/artsci/undergrad-students/academic-consideration-for-students
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.
I commend you for returning to your studies and having a sound academic plan which will lead you to the successful completion of your university degree.
Yours sincerely,
Jenn Stephenson, Ph.D.
Associate Dean (Studies)
02939531Fisher
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