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Petition Type: New
ID: 13169
Submitted: May 15, 2025 at 3:33:44 PM
First Name: Jonn
Last Name: Reid
Pronoun: he
Preferred Name: Jonn Reid
Student Number: 20294774
Email: 21jmr19@queensu.ca
Degree Program: BA
Plan: HIST
Level of Study: 4
Petition Categories
Petition Categories: Add a course after the academic deadline
Code: PHIL 151
Term: Summer
Year: 2025
Petition Category: Add a course after the academic deadline
Instructor's Name: Dr. Mark C R Smith
Section/Class Number: Online 2578
Code: ARTH 120
Term: Summer
Year: 2025
Petition Category: Add a course after the academic deadline
Instructor's Name: Jane Russell Corbett
Section/Class Number: Online 2562
Province / Region: Other
Exam Centre: Online Proctor
Petition Letter
Petition Letter: I am writing to respectfully petition for permission to add two online courses to the Summer Term. I recognize that this request comes after the official add deadline and appreciate your consideration of the circumstances that have brought me to this point.
I am currently in my fourth year and only two credits away from completing my degree. Unfortunately, the grades from my Winter Term courses were not released until after the Summer Term add deadline had passed. This timing prevented me from knowing whether I needed to enroll in additional courses to complete my program requirements. Once I learned that I had not successfully passed two Winter Term courses, the add period for Summer had already closed. The reason I did not pass these courses relates to a combination of full-time work commitments and the changes to exam formats caused by the recent strike. Balancing full-time employment while completing my final academic requirements proved more difficult than anticipated, especially with the unexpected restructuring of assessments. While I worked to manage my schedule and academic responsibilities, these challenges ultimately impacted my performance.
I have since taken steps to ensure that I have the time and focus to successfully complete the remaining courses. My new job does not begin until August, giving me significant availability to dedicate myself to these final credits. Additionally, I have already contacted the professors of the courses I wish to add, and they have expressed their willingness to accept me into the classes despite the late timing. I am committed to completing my degree requirements as soon as possible and believe that these courses will allow me to do so without further delay. I respectfully ask that this request be considered so that I may fulfill my final academic obligations and graduate in a timely manner.
Thank you very much for your time and consideration. I am happy to provide any further information if needed.
Sincerely,
Jonn Reid
I am currently in my fourth year and only two credits away from completing my degree. Unfortunately, the grades from my Winter Term courses were not released until after the Summer Term add deadline had passed. This timing prevented me from knowing whether I needed to enroll in additional courses to complete my program requirements. Once I learned that I had not successfully passed two Winter Term courses, the add period for Summer had already closed. The reason I did not pass these courses relates to a combination of full-time work commitments and the changes to exam formats caused by the recent strike. Balancing full-time employment while completing my final academic requirements proved more difficult than anticipated, especially with the unexpected restructuring of assessments. While I worked to manage my schedule and academic responsibilities, these challenges ultimately impacted my performance.
I have since taken steps to ensure that I have the time and focus to successfully complete the remaining courses. My new job does not begin until August, giving me significant availability to dedicate myself to these final credits. Additionally, I have already contacted the professors of the courses I wish to add, and they have expressed their willingness to accept me into the classes despite the late timing. I am committed to completing my degree requirements as soon as possible and believe that these courses will allow me to do so without further delay. I respectfully ask that this request be considered so that I may fulfill my final academic obligations and graduate in a timely manner.
Thank you very much for your time and consideration. I am happy to provide any further information if needed.
Sincerely,
Jonn Reid
Academic Plan
Academic Plan: ACADEMIC PLAN
A. Course of Study
• Currently registered in my intended degree plan: History Major (BAH)
• Remaining requirement: 2 standard courses to complete my degree
• Have reviewed my Academic Advisement Report in SOLUS to confirm outstanding requirements
• Have received professor approval for late enrolment in the following summer online courses: PHIL 151, ARTH 120
• Aim to complete these final credits this summer to graduate as soon as possible
B. Full-time vs. Part-time Status
• Full-time commitment to completing these two summer courses
• I have no conflicting commitments until late July when my full-time job begins
• My current availability provides significant time to focus solely on these courses
• I am not carrying any incomplete work from previous academic sessions
C. Strategies for Success
Challenges Experienced Last Term:
• Balancing full-time work with academic responsibilities
• Adjusting to unexpected exam format changes due to the faculty strike, which impacted my final assessments
How I Will Address These Challenges:
• No conflicting work schedule before July, allowing full focus on academics
• Proactively engaging with professors and course materials starting immediately upon enrollment
• Utilizing available university resources as needed:
• Office hours and instructor communication
• Academic Advising if questions arise
• Peer support or study groups if offered online
Skills to Build:
• Improved time management by blocking off daily study hours
• Early engagement with assignments to prevent last-minute challenges
Support and Resources to Be Used:
• Arts & Science Online support resources for navigating online learning
• Student Academic Success Services for learning strategies if needed
• Ongoing communication with professors to confirm understanding of expectations
Closing Summary
• I am in my final year with only courses needed to graduate
• Extenuating circumstance: Delayed grade release after the summer add deadline
• Professors have already agreed to late admission
• I am fully committed to completing these courses successfully before my job starts in July
• This plan ensures I stay on track to graduate without further delay
A. Course of Study
• Currently registered in my intended degree plan: History Major (BAH)
• Remaining requirement: 2 standard courses to complete my degree
• Have reviewed my Academic Advisement Report in SOLUS to confirm outstanding requirements
• Have received professor approval for late enrolment in the following summer online courses: PHIL 151, ARTH 120
• Aim to complete these final credits this summer to graduate as soon as possible
B. Full-time vs. Part-time Status
• Full-time commitment to completing these two summer courses
• I have no conflicting commitments until late July when my full-time job begins
• My current availability provides significant time to focus solely on these courses
• I am not carrying any incomplete work from previous academic sessions
C. Strategies for Success
Challenges Experienced Last Term:
• Balancing full-time work with academic responsibilities
• Adjusting to unexpected exam format changes due to the faculty strike, which impacted my final assessments
How I Will Address These Challenges:
• No conflicting work schedule before July, allowing full focus on academics
• Proactively engaging with professors and course materials starting immediately upon enrollment
• Utilizing available university resources as needed:
• Office hours and instructor communication
• Academic Advising if questions arise
• Peer support or study groups if offered online
Skills to Build:
• Improved time management by blocking off daily study hours
• Early engagement with assignments to prevent last-minute challenges
Support and Resources to Be Used:
• Arts & Science Online support resources for navigating online learning
• Student Academic Success Services for learning strategies if needed
• Ongoing communication with professors to confirm understanding of expectations
Closing Summary
• I am in my final year with only courses needed to graduate
• Extenuating circumstance: Delayed grade release after the summer add deadline
• Professors have already agreed to late admission
• I am fully committed to completing these courses successfully before my job starts in July
• This plan ensures I stay on track to graduate without further delay
Documentation
Professional Letter: PHIL 151.png
Document: ARTH 120.png
