Submit an Academic Petition or Appeal

Appeal Number: 9033
Decision Date: April 25, 2022
Associate Dean: Jenn Stephenson, Ph.D.
Student Name: Malissa Brown
Student Email: 17mb103@queensu.ca

Course: GNDS 315
Term: Winter
Year: 2022
Category: Drop a course after the academic deadline

Dear Malissa Brown:

I have carefully considered your appeal to drop GNDS 315 (W22) past the academic deadline. After reviewing your file, I have decided to grant your request.

I was sorry to hear about the passing of your grandmother and I want to offer my condolences. If you are struggling to cope, I want you to know that there are support services available to you at Queen??s to help you during this difficult time. Student Wellness Services (SWS) https://www.queensu.ca/studentwellness/ is located on campus in Mitchel Hall. You can book an appointment with a personal counsellor by calling 613-533-2506. You may also contact Faith and Spiritual Life by emailing chaplain@queensu.ca.

If you find that you are struggling to meet your academic requirements in your remaining Winter term classes, I suggest that you submit a request for academic consideration online at https://www.queensu.ca/artsci/undergrad-students/academic-consideration-for-students.

If you have questions about your degree requirements or want to discuss your academic plan, you may also benefit from an appointment with an Academic Advisor. To book an Academic Advising appointment, please visit our website at https://www.queensu.ca/artsci/undergrad-students/student-services/academic-advising.

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.

With sincere sympathy,

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