Submit an Academic Petition or Appeal

Appeal Number: 6410
Decision Date: January 30, 2020
Associate Dean: Jenn Stephenson, Ph.D.
Student Name: melina selvaratnam
Student Email: 14ms141@queensu.ca

Course: POLS 331
Term: Fall
Year: 2019
Category: Request aegrotat (AG) standing in a course or courses
Instructor: Fan Lu

Course: POLS 384
Term: Fall
Year: 2019
Category: Request aegrotat (AG) standing in a course or courses
Instructor: Christian Breede


Dear Melina Selvaratnam:

I was sorry to read in your appeal letter of the passing of your grandfather. No doubt that has been difficult for you and your family. After careful consideration of your letter of appeal seeking Aegrotat standing in POLS 331 and POLS 384 (F 2019) and the documentation you submitted as well as the information supplied by the instructors about your performance in these courses, I have decided to grant your appeal.

The instructor of POLS 331 has submitted a replacement grade based on the work you have completed which will appear on your transcript as A- along with the notation €œAegrotat: estimated grade€.

The instructor of POLS 384 has submitted a replacement grade based on the work you have completed which will appear on your transcript as B along with the notation €œAegrotat: estimated grade

I encourage you to continue to work with Student Wellness Services if necessary so they can help support you through the difficult grieving process.

Yours sincerely,


Jenn Stephenson Ph.D.
Associate Dean (Studies)

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Cc: Professor F. Lu
Professor C. Breede