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Petition Type: New
ID: 11513
Submitted: January 31, 2024 at 6:44:22 PM
First Name: Victoria
Last Name: Sampson
Pronoun: She/Her
Student Number: 20226420
Email: victoria.sampson@queensu.ca
Degree Program: BAH
Plan: POLS & PHIL
Level of Study: 4
Petition Categories
Petition Categories: Add a course after the academic deadline
Code: CLST 200
Term: Winter
Year: 2024
Petition Category: Add a course after the academic deadline
Instructor's Name: Beatrice Poletti
Province / Region: Eastern Ontario
Exam Centre: Kingston
Petition Letter
Petition Letter: Dear Associate Dean Stephenson,
I hope this letter finds you well. My name is Victoria Sampson, and I am currently enrolled as a Political Studies and Philosophy joint-honours student at Queen’s University. I am writing to request your assistance in adding a course late for the Winter 2024 semester.
I discovered this morning via an email from Arts and Science Degree Requirements regarding my application to graduate, that I mistakenly took an elective this semester delivered by the Faculty of Health Sciences. To fulfill the requirements of my degree, this course needed to be delivered by the Faculty of Arts and Science. As a result, I find myself 3.0 credits short of being able to graduate right now. I have taken Health Studies courses as electives in previous years which counted toward the degree requirements for my BAH, and incorrectly enrolled in GLPH (a Health Science course) instead this year, thinking it would also count.
I have applied to law school for the September 2024 cycle and intend to graduate in June to attend graduate school in the fall. I understand that we are beyond the add deadline for this term, however, I have identified a suitable replacement course that aligns with my degree requirements and present schedule. I would like to drop my current elective, GLPH 487, and enroll in CLST 200, a course offered by the Faculty of Arts and Science; this switch would satisfy my degree requirements for timely graduation. After consultation with an academic advisor, I have been reassured that there are still spots available in this course and that its meeting times fit within my class schedule. I have taken classes in the CLST department before and believe that the transition into this class multiple weeks into the semester would be relatively seamless considering.
If there should be complications enrolling in CLST 200, I would welcome any other course that meets the requirements for the completion of my degree. I am committed to graduating after this semester and will comply with any requests you may have to see this request through. I understand that late course additions are subject to approval, and I sincerely hope you will consider my unique circumstances.
Thank you for your time and consideration. I look forward to your response and the opportunity to rectify this oversight promptly.
Sincerely,
Victoria Sampson
I hope this letter finds you well. My name is Victoria Sampson, and I am currently enrolled as a Political Studies and Philosophy joint-honours student at Queen’s University. I am writing to request your assistance in adding a course late for the Winter 2024 semester.
I discovered this morning via an email from Arts and Science Degree Requirements regarding my application to graduate, that I mistakenly took an elective this semester delivered by the Faculty of Health Sciences. To fulfill the requirements of my degree, this course needed to be delivered by the Faculty of Arts and Science. As a result, I find myself 3.0 credits short of being able to graduate right now. I have taken Health Studies courses as electives in previous years which counted toward the degree requirements for my BAH, and incorrectly enrolled in GLPH (a Health Science course) instead this year, thinking it would also count.
I have applied to law school for the September 2024 cycle and intend to graduate in June to attend graduate school in the fall. I understand that we are beyond the add deadline for this term, however, I have identified a suitable replacement course that aligns with my degree requirements and present schedule. I would like to drop my current elective, GLPH 487, and enroll in CLST 200, a course offered by the Faculty of Arts and Science; this switch would satisfy my degree requirements for timely graduation. After consultation with an academic advisor, I have been reassured that there are still spots available in this course and that its meeting times fit within my class schedule. I have taken classes in the CLST department before and believe that the transition into this class multiple weeks into the semester would be relatively seamless considering.
If there should be complications enrolling in CLST 200, I would welcome any other course that meets the requirements for the completion of my degree. I am committed to graduating after this semester and will comply with any requests you may have to see this request through. I understand that late course additions are subject to approval, and I sincerely hope you will consider my unique circumstances.
Thank you for your time and consideration. I look forward to your response and the opportunity to rectify this oversight promptly.
Sincerely,
Victoria Sampson
Academic Plan
Academic Plan: Firstly, my academic background in CLST courses at Queen's has demonstrated my ability to excel in the subject matter, as seen by my grades in previous courses within the Classics department. This familiarity with the department's curriculum and format will facilitate a seamless integration into CLST 200. Additionally, I am committed to maintaining a strong academic standing, as I wish to submit this semester’s grades for review by law schools. Furthermore, by dropping the current Health Science elective, I would be proactively making room for the new workload, enabling me to dedicate the necessary time and focus to excel in CLST 200 and catch up on all missed content immediately.
Documentation
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