Submit an Academic Petition or Appeal

Appeal Number: 7530
Decision Date: April 19, 2021
Associate Dean: Jenn Stephenson, Ph.D.
Student Name: Camryn Massie
Student Email: 18cmm19@queensu.ca

Course: DEVS 240
Term: Winter
Year: 2021
Category: Drop a course after the academic deadline


Dear Camryn Massie:

I am sorry to hear that you have had challenges during the term, and I have carefully considered your appeal to drop DEVS 240 (W 2021) past the academic deadline. After reviewing your file, I have decided to grant your request.

I have exercised significant leniency in this decision since an appeal to drop a course late would normally require documentation. However, I have noted that you have made yourself aware of our various services which can support you and that you are now planning to register with QSAS who can assist you with both your health and your academics. I am also pleased to see that you plan to continue to work with your health-care team.

Going forward, I strongly suggest that you carefully review your progress in your courses during week 7 or 8 of the term and assess whether you are actively engaged in your courses and are completing your assignments on time and to the grade level you would like. If not, you should drop courses by the end of week 8 (the drop deadline). Appeals for late drops are generally reserved for those who encounter problems after week 8 or whose problems become more acute after that date.

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.

Yours sincerely,


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


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