Petition Letter
I am a concurrent education student in my third year at Queen's University, majoring in
Mathematics—Bachelor of Science (Honours). I am writing this letter to request that the course
STAT 268 be added to my 2024 fall term.
When I first entered Queen's University, I had the intention of majoring in Biochemistry -
Bachelor of Science (Honours). However, due to mental and psychological challenges during
my first year, my academics fell behind and I was placed on academic probation. As a result, I
was not able to choose a major after my first year. During my second year, I worked hard to
increase my GPA, still with the intention of majoring in biochemistry at the end of my second
year. Following my second year, I was released from academic probation however, I did not
reach the requirements to major in biochemistry. After discussing my options with an academic
advisor on a number of occasions and corresponding with the Biochemistry department, I
decided to major in Mathematics instead. Because many of my completed courses were in
biochemistry, changing my major led to difficulties with creating a workable timetable. There
were a number of time conflicts with the different core Mathematics courses including when
trying to enroll in both first and second-year required courses. I spoke further to my academic
advisors on a number of occasions about my current requirements for a Mathematics major in
relation to my completed courses (e.g. Math 121) and in the end, it was decided that the best
course of action would be to enroll in STAT 268 (A core course) as well as Math 221 (A
corequisite). This would also allow me to take STAT 269 in the 2025 winter term. In addition, if I
am able to enroll in STAT 268, this would allow me to finish my Bachelor of Science degree in
four years at University. Otherwise, without STAT 268, I would likely need to add an extra year of
University to complete my degree. Unfortunately, this entire process took an inordinate amount
of time and thus, I was unable to enroll in STAT 268 in time and was placed on the waiting list
instead. In the end, I did end up first in line on the waiting list but ultimately, did not get in.
I recognize that many of these issues were preventable with better planning and initiative on my
part. However, certain difficulties and personal issues in my first and partly my second year led
me to fall behind in my intended goals. I am trying hard to get back on track and feel that I am in
a much better position to achieve success.
I am hoping for your kind consideration in my petition to allow me to enroll in STAT 268.
Warm Regards,
Graham
Mathematics—Bachelor of Science (Honours). I am writing this letter to request that the course
STAT 268 be added to my 2024 fall term.
When I first entered Queen's University, I had the intention of majoring in Biochemistry -
Bachelor of Science (Honours). However, due to mental and psychological challenges during
my first year, my academics fell behind and I was placed on academic probation. As a result, I
was not able to choose a major after my first year. During my second year, I worked hard to
increase my GPA, still with the intention of majoring in biochemistry at the end of my second
year. Following my second year, I was released from academic probation however, I did not
reach the requirements to major in biochemistry. After discussing my options with an academic
advisor on a number of occasions and corresponding with the Biochemistry department, I
decided to major in Mathematics instead. Because many of my completed courses were in
biochemistry, changing my major led to difficulties with creating a workable timetable. There
were a number of time conflicts with the different core Mathematics courses including when
trying to enroll in both first and second-year required courses. I spoke further to my academic
advisors on a number of occasions about my current requirements for a Mathematics major in
relation to my completed courses (e.g. Math 121) and in the end, it was decided that the best
course of action would be to enroll in STAT 268 (A core course) as well as Math 221 (A
corequisite). This would also allow me to take STAT 269 in the 2025 winter term. In addition, if I
am able to enroll in STAT 268, this would allow me to finish my Bachelor of Science degree in
four years at University. Otherwise, without STAT 268, I would likely need to add an extra year of
University to complete my degree. Unfortunately, this entire process took an inordinate amount
of time and thus, I was unable to enroll in STAT 268 in time and was placed on the waiting list
instead. In the end, I did end up first in line on the waiting list but ultimately, did not get in.
I recognize that many of these issues were preventable with better planning and initiative on my
part. However, certain difficulties and personal issues in my first and partly my second year led
me to fall behind in my intended goals. I am trying hard to get back on track and feel that I am in
a much better position to achieve success.
I am hoping for your kind consideration in my petition to allow me to enroll in STAT 268.
Warm Regards,
Graham