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Petition Type: New
ID: 12890
Submitted: April 1, 2025 at 4:04:50 PM
First Name: Tessa
Last Name: Benson
Pronoun: She/Her
Student Number: 20116941
Email: 17tbb@queensu.ca
Degree Program: BAH
Plan: DEVS
Level of Study: 4
Petition Categories
Petition Categories: Request to take more than 6.0 units of courses on a letter of permission through another institution
Petition Letter
Petition Letter: To Whom it May Concern,
I am submitting a petition to obtain 9.0 units of transfer credits from a different university, 3.0 more than the currently allowed.
I have had to take some time off from my studies due to mental illness, that has prohibited me from completing the final three courses of my degree. I am now well enough to complete these three courses and I am hoping to graduate in the near future.
I am hoping to take these credits through Athabasca University. The format of the courses at Athabasca University are completely asynchronous, allowing the student to complete work on their own timeline. This would be extremely beneficial to me as I am currently working a job within the hours of 8am-5pm, four days of the week. This makes it difficult for me to find courses that fit within my schedule. Having the flexibility to complete my courses during my free time would make it much more manageable for me.
The last three courses that I require to graduate are all electives, as I have already met the specific required courses for my DEVS degree. Therefore, I do not think taking one extra course externally will greatly impact the quality of my education. I would really appreciate if an exception could be made for me to take 3.0 extra units externally, as it would alleviate my scheduling issues and help me finish up my degree.
Thank you very much in advance for considering my petition.
I am submitting a petition to obtain 9.0 units of transfer credits from a different university, 3.0 more than the currently allowed.
I have had to take some time off from my studies due to mental illness, that has prohibited me from completing the final three courses of my degree. I am now well enough to complete these three courses and I am hoping to graduate in the near future.
I am hoping to take these credits through Athabasca University. The format of the courses at Athabasca University are completely asynchronous, allowing the student to complete work on their own timeline. This would be extremely beneficial to me as I am currently working a job within the hours of 8am-5pm, four days of the week. This makes it difficult for me to find courses that fit within my schedule. Having the flexibility to complete my courses during my free time would make it much more manageable for me.
The last three courses that I require to graduate are all electives, as I have already met the specific required courses for my DEVS degree. Therefore, I do not think taking one extra course externally will greatly impact the quality of my education. I would really appreciate if an exception could be made for me to take 3.0 extra units externally, as it would alleviate my scheduling issues and help me finish up my degree.
Thank you very much in advance for considering my petition.
Academic Plan
Academic Plan: My academic plan is to finally complete these three courses that have been standing in the way of me graduating.
I have been working weekly with a psychotherapist, and through my work with them I feel as though I am well enough to complete my remaining courses.
One of the major ways being able to take all three courses through Athabasca University would be beneficial to me is if I do have a flare up in my mental illness, all of the due dates are flexible. This will allow me to take a break if I need to in order to address these flare-ups, and return to my coursework when I feel ready.
My hope is to complete these last three courses over the next few months, and apply for graduation upon their completion.
I have been working weekly with a psychotherapist, and through my work with them I feel as though I am well enough to complete my remaining courses.
One of the major ways being able to take all three courses through Athabasca University would be beneficial to me is if I do have a flare up in my mental illness, all of the due dates are flexible. This will allow me to take a break if I need to in order to address these flare-ups, and return to my coursework when I feel ready.
My hope is to complete these last three courses over the next few months, and apply for graduation upon their completion.
Documentation
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Decision Letters
History
Originally submitted April 1, 2025 at 4:04:50 PM.
| Field | Reference | Old Value | New Value | Note | User | Date/Time |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| status | N/A | Received | In Review | Kerri Andrews | 2025-04-09 1:50:29 PM | |
| status | N/A | In Review | Granted | Kerri Andrews | 2025-04-21 3:38:53 PM | |
| associate_dean | N/A | Jenn Stephenson, Ph.D. | Kerri Andrews | 2025-04-21 3:38:53 PM | ||
| decision_letter | N/A | N/A | Decision letter sent | Kerri Andrews | 2025-04-21 3:40:17 PM |