Submit an Academic Petition or Appeal

Appeal Number: 6637
Decision Date: April 9, 2020
Associate Dean: Jenn Stephenson, Ph.D.
Student Name: Charlotte Thomsen
Student Email: charlottegracethomsen@gmail.com

Course: HIST216
Term: Fall
Year: 2019
Category: Drop a course after the academic deadline

Course: HIST219
Term: Fall
Year: 2019
Category: Drop a course after the academic deadline

Course: CLST203
Term: Fall
Year: 2019
Category: Drop a course after the academic deadline


Dear Charlotte Thomsen:

I am sorry to have read in your letter of appeal the challenges you faced during the Fall term 2019 and I have carefully considered your appeal to drop HIST 216, HIST 219 and CLST 203 (F 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. Instead, students should register with QSAS and work with an accommodation advisor to manage their academics. I see that you have elected to carry a lighter course load this term which was a good academic decision. Going forward, you should also pause and evaluate the impact of your health on your studies prior to week 8 of term. The week 8 drop deadlines, as they have been outlined in the €œImportant Dates€ section on the Arts and Science web page, have been established by the Faculty of Arts and Science to ensure a fair and equitable treatment of all students and to facilitate the timely completion of university studies at Queen's.

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 work with your health care team and I support your decision to take some time away from your studies next year and focus on your health and wellness.

We will look forward to your return to your studies in the future when you are feeling ready to do so.

Yours sincerely,


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


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