Submit an Academic Petition or Appeal

Appeal Number: 6316
Decision Date: December 11, 2019
Associate Dean: Jenn Stephenson, Ph.D.
Student Name: Tyler Beuk
Student Email: 18tb22@queensu.ca

Course: SPAN111
Term: Fall
Year: 2019
Category: Drop a course after the academic deadline


Dear Tyler Beuk:

I was sorry to read of the difficulties you have experienced this term and I have carefully considered your appeal to drop SPAN 111 (F 2019) past the academic deadline. After reviewing your file, I have decided to grant your request.

Tyler, this is a lenient decision since it is a student€™s responsibility to assess their progress in a course prior to the academic drop deadline date. 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 evaluate 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 encourage you to continue to seek support from your Counsellor who can help you with your health related challenges. If those challenges persist, you may want to register with QSAS who can help you manage both your health and academics.

Yours sincerely,


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


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