Submit an Academic Petition or Appeal

That being said, I do plan on significant academic improvement once I¿¿ve learned to better cope with my emotional well-being, I really value this year I¿¿ve been asked off, and have also decided to not apply with Queen¿¿s for permission to undertake any studies at another institution during this time as well. At first I was not happy about the decision and kept trying to constantly get it appealed, but now after really evaluating myself, state, and with the extent to which my mental health has been affected, along with my cyst ruptures issue (which at this point has become a monthly occurrence), I feel I really need some time away from studies. I have been in contact with Haley Everson from the Academics Advice Office and, we have come up with a plan for me to meet my requirements once I return. I have also been in contact with an occupational therapist at Queen¿¿s (Tess Grant) , with regards to the cyst problem in depth I've been facing, and we have decided to come up with the solution to plan my exams around the usual monthly rupture cycle once I return. It was a problem that started during 2018-2019 academic year, it only happened once during the fall term , and then became more consistent ever since, which I felt I did not handle properly. Especially during the summer and now, it became a monthly occurrence after my cycle which has been really problematic especially during the last summer exams, during one of which I was admitted to the hospital. I understand this has also been a problem with the faculty due to its constant occurrence during exams effecting my studies, for which the occupational therapist said we can figure out a schedule around that period once I return, and apply to accessibility services.

Thank You once again for taking the time to read my letter of appeal. I look forward to hearing back for you


Sincerely,
Kruthika Mahadevan