Submit an Academic Petition or Appeal

Appeal Number: 7479
Decision Date: March 26, 2021
Associate Dean: Jenn Stephenson, Ph.D.
Student Name: Keyueqi Long
Student Email: 19kl20@queensu.ca

Course: PSYC100A
Term: Fall/Winter
Year: 2021
Category: Drop a course after the academic deadline
Instructor: Dr. Meghan Norris

Course: SOCY122A
Term: Fall/Winter
Year: 2021
Category: Drop a course after the academic deadline
Instructor: Dr. Sachil Singh

Course: PHIL151
Term: Winter
Year: 2021
Category: Drop a course after the academic deadline
Instructor: Dr. Mark C.R. Smith

Course: GNDS 125
Term: Winter
Year: 2021
Category: Drop a course after the academic deadline
Instructor: habibe burcu baba


Dear Keyueqi Long:

I am sorry to read that you have continued to struggle this term to manage your courses due to your health-related circumstances along with challenges related to COVID19. I have carefully considered your appeal to drop PSYC 100, SOCY 122 (F/W 2020/21) and PHIL 151, GNDS 125 (W 2021) past the academic deadline and after reviewing your file, I have decided to grant your request.

I have once again exercised significant leniency in this decision, considering that you were warned in the last decision letter sent to drop courses by the drop date deadline if you have fallen behind in your studies. However, you have submitted compelling documentation regarding your extenuating circumstances, and I was pleased to see that you are seeking help and support for those challenges.

Keyueqi, upon your return to Queen€™s I would strongly suggest you register with QSAS who can help put into place appropriate accommodations that may assist you in managing both your studies and your health.

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.

We will look forward to your return to Queen€™s when you are feeling well enough to do so.

Yours sincerely,


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


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