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Petition Type: New
ID: 12072
Submitted: June 18, 2024 at 9:18:10 AM
First Name: Himank
Last Name: Kumar
Pronoun: Dr.
Preferred Name: Himank
Student Number: 20234224
Email: himank3086@gmail.com
Degree Program: CHEM 281 General Organic Chemistry I (with Virtual Laboratory)
Plan: CHEM 281
Level of Study: 1
Petition Categories
Petition Categories: Drop a course after the academic deadline
Code: CHEM 281
Term: Summer
Year: 2023
Petition Category: Drop a course after the academic deadline
Petition Letter
Petition Letter: I received a notice regarding an account balance of $762.87 for CHEM 281, which includes an off-campus exam fee of $100, a tuition fee of $608, and service charges totaling $54.
I expressed interest in enrolling in CHEM 281 but did not submit an application form. My circumstances changed unexpectedly when I was diagnosed with a repetitive strain injury (RSI) in my arms and advised by my doctor to refrain from all computer-related activities for a significant period. This was physically and psychologically stressful. Additionally, my partner and I were expecting twins, making it impossible for me to continue.
I want to clarify that I have completed five separate courses with Queens: Senior Biology, Senior Chemistry, Special Education Part I, Cooperative Education Part I, and Integration of Information and Computer Technology in Instruction Part I. I secured an A in all these courses. For each, I completed the online application form, made the payment, and pursued the course accordingly.
However, for CHEM 281, I never filled out an application form, attended any class, took any assignments or exams. Due to my physical condition, mental stress, and family commitments, I did not participate in the course at all.
Therefore, I do not understand why I am being charged $762 for a course I never pursued or attended. It is not ethically correct to demand fees from students who have never participated in a course due to extenuating circumstances beyond their control.
Kindly withdraw the notice, as I should not be paying for a course I never pursued due to medical and family reasons.
Thank you so much,
Himank Kumar, Ph.D., CAPM
Senior Scientist
BioVectra Inc.
Nova Scotia
I expressed interest in enrolling in CHEM 281 but did not submit an application form. My circumstances changed unexpectedly when I was diagnosed with a repetitive strain injury (RSI) in my arms and advised by my doctor to refrain from all computer-related activities for a significant period. This was physically and psychologically stressful. Additionally, my partner and I were expecting twins, making it impossible for me to continue.
I want to clarify that I have completed five separate courses with Queens: Senior Biology, Senior Chemistry, Special Education Part I, Cooperative Education Part I, and Integration of Information and Computer Technology in Instruction Part I. I secured an A in all these courses. For each, I completed the online application form, made the payment, and pursued the course accordingly.
However, for CHEM 281, I never filled out an application form, attended any class, took any assignments or exams. Due to my physical condition, mental stress, and family commitments, I did not participate in the course at all.
Therefore, I do not understand why I am being charged $762 for a course I never pursued or attended. It is not ethically correct to demand fees from students who have never participated in a course due to extenuating circumstances beyond their control.
Kindly withdraw the notice, as I should not be paying for a course I never pursued due to medical and family reasons.
Thank you so much,
Himank Kumar, Ph.D., CAPM
Senior Scientist
BioVectra Inc.
Nova Scotia
Academic Plan
Academic Plan: I considered this course as an interest student solely for teacher certification, so it has no impact on my academic goals.
Documentation
Professional Letter Detail: NO DOC
Decision Letters
History
Originally submitted June 18, 2024 at 9:18:10 AM.
| Field | Reference | Old Value | New Value | Note | User | Date/Time |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| appeal_category | N/A | Other petition | Drop a course after the academic deadline, Other petition | Spring Forsberg | 2024-06-18 9:37:26 AM | |
| course | CHEM 281 | CHEM 281 | Spring Forsberg | 2024-06-18 9:37:26 AM | ||
| term | CHEM 281 | Summer | Spring Forsberg | 2024-06-18 9:37:26 AM | ||
| year | CHEM 281 | 2023 | Spring Forsberg | 2024-06-18 9:37:26 AM | ||
| appeal_category_per_course | CHEM 281 | Drop a course after the academic deadline | Spring Forsberg | 2024-06-18 9:37:26 AM | ||
| status | N/A | Received | In Review | Spring Forsberg | 2024-06-18 9:37:55 AM | |
| appeal_category | N/A | Drop a course after the academic deadline, Other petition | Drop a course after the academic deadline | Kerri Andrews | 2024-06-24 1:49:56 PM | |
| appeal_category_detail | N/A | Request to withdraw erroneous CAD 762.87 charge for CHEM 281 | Kerri Andrews | 2024-06-24 1:49:56 PM | ||
| status | N/A | In Review | Granted | Kerri Andrews | 2024-06-24 1:50:08 PM | |
| associate_dean | N/A | Jenn Stephenson, Ph.D. | Kerri Andrews | 2024-06-24 1:50:08 PM | ||
| decision_letter | N/A | N/A | Decision letter sent | Kerri Andrews | 2024-06-24 1:50:34 PM |