Submit an Academic Petition or Appeal

Appeal Number: 7132
Decision Date: December 14, 2020
Associate Dean: Jenn Stephenson, Ph.D.
Student Name: Chao Li
Student Email: 19cl23@queensu.ca

Course: PPEC 200
Term: Fall
Year: 2020
Category: Drop a course after the academic deadline


Dear Chao Li:

I was sorry to read of the difficult circumstances you outlined and understand how the events outlined may have impacted your studies. I have carefully considered your appeal to drop PPEC 200 (F 2020) past the academic deadline and, after reviewing your file, I have decided to grant your request.

I would like to note that I have exercised some leniency in this decision, acknowledging the challenges you faced. I am also pleased to read that you have reached out to a health care professional for support and assistance. Going forward however, you should pause to reflect on your progress during week 7 & 8 and assess whether you are actively engaged in your courses and completing your readings and assignments on time. If not, you should drop any courses in which you have fallen behind in by the end of week 8 (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.

Best of luck in the balance of your courses this term.

Yours sincerely,


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


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