Submit an Academic Petition or Appeal

Appeal Number: 7678
Decision Date: May 25, 2021
Associate Dean: Jenn Stephenson, Ph.D.
Student Name: Kruthika Mahadevan
Student Email: 14km100@queensu.ca

Course: ANAT 309
Term: Fall
Year: 2017
Category: Drop a course after the academic deadline

Course: ANAT 315
Term: Fall
Year: 2017
Category: Drop a course after the academic deadline

Course: CHEM 281
Term: Fall
Year: 2017
Category: Drop a course after the academic deadline

Course: PATH 310
Term: Winter
Year: 2018
Category: Drop a course after the academic deadline

Course: PHGY 210
Term: Winter
Year: 2018
Category: Drop a course after the academic deadline

Dear Kruthika Mahadevan:

I was sorry to read in your letter of appeal the challenges you outlined, and I have carefully considered your appeal to drop ANAT 309, ANAT 315, CHEM 281 (F 2017), PATH 310 (W 2018) and PHGY 210 (FW 2017/18) past the academic deadline. After reviewing your file, I have decided to grant your request.

I have granted this appeal based on the circumstances outlined as well as your documentation but I suggest that you discuss with your health care provider the possibility of registering with QSAS if your challenges are ongoing. QSAS can assist you with implementing accommodations and will help you manage both your health and your academics.

Going forward, you should carefully 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.

I was pleased to see your grades last year and wish you continued success with your degree. I would however like to warn you to carefully watch the drop dates for summer term since you are in an excessive course load at this time.

Yours sincerely,


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


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