Submit an Academic Petition or Appeal

Appeal Number: 5827
Decision Date: September 16, 2019
Associate Dean: Jenn Stephenson, Ph.D.
Student Name: Megan Hollingsworth
Student Email: 16mvh2@queensu.ca

Course: BIO 111
Term: Winter
Year: 2019
Category: Request an extension of an incomplete grade
Instructor: Diane Orihel

Course: GPHY 102
Term: Winter
Year: 2019
Category: Drop a course after the academic deadline

Course: GEOL 106
Term: Winter
Year: 2019
Category: Drop a course after the academic deadline


Dear Meghan Hollingsworth:

I have carefully considered your appeal to drop GPHY 102 and GEOL 106 (W 2019) and receive an extension of your incomplete grade in BIOL 111 (W 2019). After reviewing your file, I have decided to grant your request.

You are permitted up to January 15, 2020 at the latest to complete the outstanding requirements in this course and it is your responsibility to contact Professor Orihel to make the appropriate arrangements.

I strongly encourage you to continue to meet with your health care professional and to take the time you need to regain your health. When you return to your studies, you should pause to review your progress in your courses during week 7 of the term. If you have fallen behind in your course work, you should consider dropping courses by the week 8 drop deadline. That date is designed to provide students with the opportunity to drop courses if extenuating circumstances are affecting their coursework. The appeals process is not designed to manage ongoing health or life conditions but is meant to assist students who experience extenuating circumstances after the drop deadline date.

I would also suggest that you consider registering with QSAS if your health care professional recommends that option. The QSAS Advisor can help to support both your health and academics during the pursuit of your university education.

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)

20064496Hollingsworth


Cc: Professor D. Orihel
K. Phillips, Office of Associate Dean (Student Services)