Decision Letter
Appeal Number: 8272
Decision Date: November 8, 2021
Associate Dean: Jill Atkinson, Ph.D.
Student Name: Jonah Grienke
Student Email: 19jng3@queensu.ca
Course: PHIL 260
Term: Fall
Year: 2021
Category: Drop a course after the academic deadline
Dear Jonah Grienke:
I am sorry to read that you have had challenges during the term, and I have carefully considered your appeal to drop PHIL 260 (F 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 am optimistic that dropping this course, and lightening your course load this term, will help you achieve success in the balance of your courses. Jonah, if your reported mental health challenges persist, you may want to take advantage of the confidential services available to our students and reach out to Student Wellness Services for support and assistance.
Another tool to manage your academics in addition to dropping a course by the drop date deadline is our Academic Consideration service. A student can request short term consideration if they need more time to complete an assignment or had to miss a class due to documented extenuating circumstances. Here is the link for information about that process:
https://www.queensu.ca/artsci/undergrad-students/academic-consideration-for-students
Going forward, I 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,
Jill Atkinson, Ph.D.
Associate Dean (Academic)
20231193Grienke
Decision Date: November 8, 2021
Associate Dean: Jill Atkinson, Ph.D.
Student Name: Jonah Grienke
Student Email: 19jng3@queensu.ca
Course: PHIL 260
Term: Fall
Year: 2021
Category: Drop a course after the academic deadline
Dear Jonah Grienke:
I am sorry to read that you have had challenges during the term, and I have carefully considered your appeal to drop PHIL 260 (F 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 am optimistic that dropping this course, and lightening your course load this term, will help you achieve success in the balance of your courses. Jonah, if your reported mental health challenges persist, you may want to take advantage of the confidential services available to our students and reach out to Student Wellness Services for support and assistance.
Another tool to manage your academics in addition to dropping a course by the drop date deadline is our Academic Consideration service. A student can request short term consideration if they need more time to complete an assignment or had to miss a class due to documented extenuating circumstances. Here is the link for information about that process:
https://www.queensu.ca/artsci/undergrad-students/academic-consideration-for-students
Going forward, I 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,
Jill Atkinson, Ph.D.
Associate Dean (Academic)
20231193Grienke
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