Petition Letter
To the Dean??s associated:
I am writing to appeal dropped courses after the calendar date and the withdrawal for one year from Queen??s University. Throughout my academics, I have consistently undertaken difficulties with focus, time management, mental health, emotional health, and spiritual health. At the start of my second year, I overestimated my ability to handle the coursework again.
Although I have indeed performed poorly during my time at Queen??s, this past semester, I have managed to extend my search into different resources to assist me with my academic performance and overall self-managing behaviours. I have made a turn for the better through prescribed medication, QSAS, SASS, and various other forms of support.
As of late, my academic performance has vastly greatened. I have created my academic plan to succeed and am determined to continue my post-secondary education for knowledge, wisdom, and opportunity. Currently, I am under academic probation, which means I will have to withdraw from Queen??s University if my GPA is under 1.6. What is unfortunate is that I strongly do not believe that my current GPA is not a correct reflection of my capabilities as a student. That is why I am appealing to drop courses and the deference of withdrawal. I have chosen to reduce my course load to four courses per semester and have successfully obtained academic accommodations to assist me with my learning disability.
To ensure I catch up on my coursework and perform strongly, I have decided to drop all my efforts on ANAT 100; this and the troubles I have experienced are why I have decided to appeal to drop the course. My difficulties have been prominent throughout my entire life. With the knowledge of being under academic probation, I know that my previous failed courses also do not accurately represent my capabilities.
I am confident that I can overcome my failures and prevail to become a strong, resilient, and capable individual. If the potentially dropped courses still lead to a required withdrawal for some reason, I would like to appeal the requirement to withdraw. I am writing to you with these two academic appeals in mind for this singular purpose. I hope for the best, but I understand this situation is not in my hands, and I sincerely appreciate the consideration in reading my appeal.
Best,
Yoshi Gomez Gutierrez
20230031
I am writing to appeal dropped courses after the calendar date and the withdrawal for one year from Queen??s University. Throughout my academics, I have consistently undertaken difficulties with focus, time management, mental health, emotional health, and spiritual health. At the start of my second year, I overestimated my ability to handle the coursework again.
Although I have indeed performed poorly during my time at Queen??s, this past semester, I have managed to extend my search into different resources to assist me with my academic performance and overall self-managing behaviours. I have made a turn for the better through prescribed medication, QSAS, SASS, and various other forms of support.
As of late, my academic performance has vastly greatened. I have created my academic plan to succeed and am determined to continue my post-secondary education for knowledge, wisdom, and opportunity. Currently, I am under academic probation, which means I will have to withdraw from Queen??s University if my GPA is under 1.6. What is unfortunate is that I strongly do not believe that my current GPA is not a correct reflection of my capabilities as a student. That is why I am appealing to drop courses and the deference of withdrawal. I have chosen to reduce my course load to four courses per semester and have successfully obtained academic accommodations to assist me with my learning disability.
To ensure I catch up on my coursework and perform strongly, I have decided to drop all my efforts on ANAT 100; this and the troubles I have experienced are why I have decided to appeal to drop the course. My difficulties have been prominent throughout my entire life. With the knowledge of being under academic probation, I know that my previous failed courses also do not accurately represent my capabilities.
I am confident that I can overcome my failures and prevail to become a strong, resilient, and capable individual. If the potentially dropped courses still lead to a required withdrawal for some reason, I would like to appeal the requirement to withdraw. I am writing to you with these two academic appeals in mind for this singular purpose. I hope for the best, but I understand this situation is not in my hands, and I sincerely appreciate the consideration in reading my appeal.
Best,
Yoshi Gomez Gutierrez
20230031