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Petition Type: New
ID: 13644
Submitted: September 30, 2025 at 8:55:20 PM
First Name: Molly
Last Name: Galvin
Pronoun: She
Student Number: 20215433
Email: 19mamg@queensu.ca
Degree Program: BA
Plan: ECON
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,
My name is Molly Galvin (student number: 20215433), and I am writing to respectfully request permission to complete 15.0 units (five courses) through Athabasca University, which exceeds the current limit of 6.0 units that can be taken outside of Queen’s.
I began my undergraduate studies at Queen’s University in 2020 and studied on campus for four years. During that time, I faced extenuating circumstances, including a traumatic event in Kingston, which significantly affected my academic performance and my ability to complete the required coursework. As a result, despite attending full-time, I was left behind in my degree progress. At the time, I made efforts to continue with my studies but was not able to perform to the best of my ability due to the circumstances.
Since then, I have taken time to focus on recovery and building stability in my personal and professional life. I am now employed full-time as a Business Analyst with Community Futures Eastern Ontario, where I work condensed weeks (Monday–Thursday). This schedule, while allowing me to dedicate Fridays through Sundays to academics, does not allow me to return to Kingston or align with the scheduling of available Queen’s courses. Additionally, the online options currently offered through Queen’s do not meet the requirements of my revised program plan.
To make completion of my degree feasible, I plan to change my program to a BA in Economics, General, which will reduce the number of outstanding requirements to five courses (15.0 units). Athabasca University offers the flexibility of individualized, asynchronous online study, which is the best and most realistic path forward for me to complete these courses while balancing full-time employment.
I am therefore petitioning to be granted permission to complete all 15.0 units through Athabasca University. I believe this approach provides the most effective solution to my circumstances and will allow me to successfully meet the requirements to graduate from Queen’s University as soon as possible.
If required, I can provide additional documentation regarding the extenuating circumstances; however, I note that details were included in previous petitions I have submitted and which were granted.
Thank you very much for your consideration of my request. I am committed to completing my degree and strongly believe that this path represents the most practical and successful way to do so.
Sincerely,
Molly Galvin
Student Number: 20215433
My name is Molly Galvin (student number: 20215433), and I am writing to respectfully request permission to complete 15.0 units (five courses) through Athabasca University, which exceeds the current limit of 6.0 units that can be taken outside of Queen’s.
I began my undergraduate studies at Queen’s University in 2020 and studied on campus for four years. During that time, I faced extenuating circumstances, including a traumatic event in Kingston, which significantly affected my academic performance and my ability to complete the required coursework. As a result, despite attending full-time, I was left behind in my degree progress. At the time, I made efforts to continue with my studies but was not able to perform to the best of my ability due to the circumstances.
Since then, I have taken time to focus on recovery and building stability in my personal and professional life. I am now employed full-time as a Business Analyst with Community Futures Eastern Ontario, where I work condensed weeks (Monday–Thursday). This schedule, while allowing me to dedicate Fridays through Sundays to academics, does not allow me to return to Kingston or align with the scheduling of available Queen’s courses. Additionally, the online options currently offered through Queen’s do not meet the requirements of my revised program plan.
To make completion of my degree feasible, I plan to change my program to a BA in Economics, General, which will reduce the number of outstanding requirements to five courses (15.0 units). Athabasca University offers the flexibility of individualized, asynchronous online study, which is the best and most realistic path forward for me to complete these courses while balancing full-time employment.
I am therefore petitioning to be granted permission to complete all 15.0 units through Athabasca University. I believe this approach provides the most effective solution to my circumstances and will allow me to successfully meet the requirements to graduate from Queen’s University as soon as possible.
If required, I can provide additional documentation regarding the extenuating circumstances; however, I note that details were included in previous petitions I have submitted and which were granted.
Thank you very much for your consideration of my request. I am committed to completing my degree and strongly believe that this path represents the most practical and successful way to do so.
Sincerely,
Molly Galvin
Student Number: 20215433
Academic Plan
Academic Plan: I am requesting permission to complete the final 15.0 units required for my Bachelor of Arts in Economics (General) through Athabasca University. This exceeds the 6.0-unit transfer limit, but is the most practical option given my circumstances.
Program Completion:
My What-if Advisement Report, generated after consulting with Academic Advising, reflects a change from my current program (BAH Applied Economics) to a BA in Economics (General). Under this revised plan, I require 15.0 units—including two Economics option courses—to satisfy the degree requirements and be eligible to graduate.
Personal Adjustments:
Past extenuating circumstances impacted my ability to complete coursework at Queen’s. Since then, I have focused on recovery and building stability. I now work full-time as a Business Analyst on a condensed schedule (Mon–Thu), which leaves three full days weekly for academics. Athabasca’s asynchronous online model provides the flexibility I need to succeed.
Success Strategies:
Dedicate 15–20 hours weekly (Fri–Sun) to coursework.
Maintain regular contact with course instructors.
Apply professional time management and analytical skills developed through my work.
Timeline:
Winter 2026–Summer 2026: Complete 15.0 units at Athabasca.
Summer/Fall 2026: Apply to graduate with BA in Economics (General).
Conclusion:
This plan balances my professional responsibilities with my academic goals. With pre-approved transfer courses, structured study time, and ongoing advising support, I am confident I can complete my degree successfully if my petition is granted.
Program Completion:
My What-if Advisement Report, generated after consulting with Academic Advising, reflects a change from my current program (BAH Applied Economics) to a BA in Economics (General). Under this revised plan, I require 15.0 units—including two Economics option courses—to satisfy the degree requirements and be eligible to graduate.
Personal Adjustments:
Past extenuating circumstances impacted my ability to complete coursework at Queen’s. Since then, I have focused on recovery and building stability. I now work full-time as a Business Analyst on a condensed schedule (Mon–Thu), which leaves three full days weekly for academics. Athabasca’s asynchronous online model provides the flexibility I need to succeed.
Success Strategies:
Dedicate 15–20 hours weekly (Fri–Sun) to coursework.
Maintain regular contact with course instructors.
Apply professional time management and analytical skills developed through my work.
Timeline:
Winter 2026–Summer 2026: Complete 15.0 units at Athabasca.
Summer/Fall 2026: Apply to graduate with BA in Economics (General).
Conclusion:
This plan balances my professional responsibilities with my academic goals. With pre-approved transfer courses, structured study time, and ongoing advising support, I am confident I can complete my degree successfully if my petition is granted.
Documentation
Professional Letter Detail: NO DOC