Submit an Academic Petition or Appeal

Appeal Number: 7443
Decision Date: March 22, 2021
Associate Dean: Jenn Stephenson, Ph.D.
Student Name: Alessandro Biscotti
Student Email: 19agb8@queensu.ca

Course: CISC 102
Term: Fall
Year: 2020
Category: Drop a course after the academic deadline

Course: CISC 121
Term: Fall
Year: 2020
Category: Drop a course after the academic deadline

Course: ECON 111
Term: Fall
Year: 2020
Category: Drop a course after the academic deadline


Dear Alessandro Biscotti:

I have carefully considered your appeal to drop CISC 102, CISC 121 and ECON 111 (F 2020) past the academic deadline. After reviewing your file, I have decided to grant your request.

I have granted this appeal based on your proactive search for assistance and support which you outlined in your letter of appeal. I encourage you to consider registering with QSAS, after your testing is completed and there is a determination regarding your learning challenges. A QSAS Advisor can help implement recommended accommodations that will assist your management of both your health and your academics. It is my expectation that going forward, you will assess your progress in your courses 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 courses 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.

Best of luck in your current courses.

Yours sincerely,


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


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