Decision Letter
Appeal Number: 6139
Decision Date: September 17, 2019
Associate Dean: Jenn Stephenson, Ph.D.
Student Name: Jessica Niskanen
Student Email: 16jdn1@queensu.ca
Course: BIOL 243
Term: Fall
Year: 2018
Category: Drop a course after the academic deadline
Course: PSYC 221
Term: Winter
Year: 2019
Category: Drop a course after the academic deadline
Dear Jessica Niskanen:
I was sorry to read in your appeal the challenges you experienced last year and I have carefully considered your appeal to drop BIOL 243 (F 2018) and PSYC 221 (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 late will likely not be granted if they are based on the same circumstances. Appeals for late drops is 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 follow through with your plan to continue to work with your health care supports. I suggest that you discuss with them the possibility of registering with QSAS who can help support both your academics and your health by assisting you with arranging accommodations in your courses.
During week 7 of the term (just before the drop deadline), please take time to carefully evaluate whether you are keeping up in each of 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.
Best of luck with your degree progression
Yours sincerely,
Jenn Stephenson, Ph.D.
Associate Dean (Studies)
20063795Niskanen
Decision Date: September 17, 2019
Associate Dean: Jenn Stephenson, Ph.D.
Student Name: Jessica Niskanen
Student Email: 16jdn1@queensu.ca
Course: BIOL 243
Term: Fall
Year: 2018
Category: Drop a course after the academic deadline
Course: PSYC 221
Term: Winter
Year: 2019
Category: Drop a course after the academic deadline
Dear Jessica Niskanen:
I was sorry to read in your appeal the challenges you experienced last year and I have carefully considered your appeal to drop BIOL 243 (F 2018) and PSYC 221 (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 late will likely not be granted if they are based on the same circumstances. Appeals for late drops is 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 follow through with your plan to continue to work with your health care supports. I suggest that you discuss with them the possibility of registering with QSAS who can help support both your academics and your health by assisting you with arranging accommodations in your courses.
During week 7 of the term (just before the drop deadline), please take time to carefully evaluate whether you are keeping up in each of 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.
Best of luck with your degree progression
Yours sincerely,
Jenn Stephenson, Ph.D.
Associate Dean (Studies)
20063795Niskanen
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