Petition Letter
November 19th, 2024
Dr. Jenn Stephenson
94 University Avenue
Queen’s University
Kingston, ON Canada
K7L 3N6
Dear Dr. Stephenson
I hope this message finds you well. My name is Jada Hollingsworth, and I graduated in April 2024 with a degree in BioPsychology. I am writing to request a waiving of the petition deadline for the review and possible nullification of several failed grades from the 2022 academic year.
During that period, I was struggling with significant mental health challenges, including an undiagnosed condition that led to a cascade of academic difficulties. I was also in the process of transitioning to a new medication regimen (please find attached a doctor’s note outlining the timeline and progression of my prescription history), which further impacted my ability to perform academically. Since my graduation, I have also been formally diagnosed with a learning disorder, which I believe played a significant role in my academic performance during that time.
Although I sought support from mental health services at Queen’s, I was unable to fully address my needs due to the incomplete nature of my diagnosis at the time. Since then, I have worked with QSAS to retroactively address the unmet needs from that period (please see the attached letter from QSAS detailing this support).
Given these circumstances, I would appreciate the opportunity to submit a petition, and I hope you might consider waiving the usual petition deadline. My medical and mental health challenges prevented me from both identifying and addressing this issue earlier. Had I been aware of the full extent of my medical history’s impact on my ability to execute my functions as a student, I would have advocated for myself much sooner.
I deeply value my time at Queen’s and am committed to my academic and personal growth. Since graduation, I have made significant strides in managing my health and have gained professional experiences that I attribute to my time at Queen’s. Considering these extenuating circumstances, I hope you will consider granting this petition.
Thank you very much for your time and consideration. I have attached documentation pertaining to my medical and pharmaceutical history for your reference.
Sincerely,
Jada Hollingsworth
Dr. Jenn Stephenson
94 University Avenue
Queen’s University
Kingston, ON Canada
K7L 3N6
Dear Dr. Stephenson
I hope this message finds you well. My name is Jada Hollingsworth, and I graduated in April 2024 with a degree in BioPsychology. I am writing to request a waiving of the petition deadline for the review and possible nullification of several failed grades from the 2022 academic year.
During that period, I was struggling with significant mental health challenges, including an undiagnosed condition that led to a cascade of academic difficulties. I was also in the process of transitioning to a new medication regimen (please find attached a doctor’s note outlining the timeline and progression of my prescription history), which further impacted my ability to perform academically. Since my graduation, I have also been formally diagnosed with a learning disorder, which I believe played a significant role in my academic performance during that time.
Although I sought support from mental health services at Queen’s, I was unable to fully address my needs due to the incomplete nature of my diagnosis at the time. Since then, I have worked with QSAS to retroactively address the unmet needs from that period (please see the attached letter from QSAS detailing this support).
Given these circumstances, I would appreciate the opportunity to submit a petition, and I hope you might consider waiving the usual petition deadline. My medical and mental health challenges prevented me from both identifying and addressing this issue earlier. Had I been aware of the full extent of my medical history’s impact on my ability to execute my functions as a student, I would have advocated for myself much sooner.
I deeply value my time at Queen’s and am committed to my academic and personal growth. Since graduation, I have made significant strides in managing my health and have gained professional experiences that I attribute to my time at Queen’s. Considering these extenuating circumstances, I hope you will consider granting this petition.
Thank you very much for your time and consideration. I have attached documentation pertaining to my medical and pharmaceutical history for your reference.
Sincerely,
Jada Hollingsworth