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Petition Type: New
ID: 14445
Submitted: June 9, 2026 at 3:39:25 PM
First Name: Aidan
Last Name: Hollywood
Pronoun: he/him
Student Number: 20484588
Email: 23flkl@queensu.ca
Degree Program: BAH
Plan: SOCY
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: Aidan Hollywood
Student ID: 20484588
Kwey Dr. Dorit Naaman,
My name is Aidan Hollywood, and I am currently enrolled in the Bachelor of Arts Honours program in Sociology. I am writing to respectfully petition for an exception to the International Letter of Permission (ILOP) unit limit for the 2026–2027 academic year.
I have been accepted with advanced standing into the Bachelor of Science (Honours) in the Biomedical Science program for Fall/Winter 2026–2027 at a fourth-year level. My admission is based on a prior completed Advanced Diploma at Algonquin College in Biotechnology. There is an established transfer agreement between Algonquin College and Atlantic Technological University (ATU) in Sligo, Ireland. Because this agreement is only valid for three years following graduation from Algonquin College with an Advanced Biotechnology diploma, as I have, this academic year represents my final opportunity to pursue this pathway.
I would like to remain active in my Bachelor of Arts Honours degree at Queen’s while completing this unique international academic opportunity. My intention is not to withdraw from Queen’s, but rather to continue progressing toward my Sociology degree while also pursuing the completion of my fourth year of a Bachelor of Science (Honours) in Biomedical Science program abroad.
After reviewing the International Letter of Permission (ILOP) policies, I believe my circumstances may fall within the category of a “unique learning opportunity” referenced in the exception policy for students requesting to exceed the standard 6.0-unit limit on an ILOP. This opportunity is time-sensitive, academically significant, and tied directly to a pathway that will no longer be available to me after this year.
I am therefore respectfully requesting consideration for an exception that would allow me to complete courses at ATU and transfer an increased number of units back to Queen’s, where appropriate and approved. Please note that I have already submitted a request for 6.0 transfer credits under an ILOP. Please find attached my full unconditional offer letter from Atlantic Technological University and course syllabus.
Thank you very much for your time and consideration. I appreciate your willingness to review my circumstances, and I look forward to your guidance.
Chi-Meegwetch,
Aidan Hollywood
Student ID: 20484588
Kwey Dr. Dorit Naaman,
My name is Aidan Hollywood, and I am currently enrolled in the Bachelor of Arts Honours program in Sociology. I am writing to respectfully petition for an exception to the International Letter of Permission (ILOP) unit limit for the 2026–2027 academic year.
I have been accepted with advanced standing into the Bachelor of Science (Honours) in the Biomedical Science program for Fall/Winter 2026–2027 at a fourth-year level. My admission is based on a prior completed Advanced Diploma at Algonquin College in Biotechnology. There is an established transfer agreement between Algonquin College and Atlantic Technological University (ATU) in Sligo, Ireland. Because this agreement is only valid for three years following graduation from Algonquin College with an Advanced Biotechnology diploma, as I have, this academic year represents my final opportunity to pursue this pathway.
I would like to remain active in my Bachelor of Arts Honours degree at Queen’s while completing this unique international academic opportunity. My intention is not to withdraw from Queen’s, but rather to continue progressing toward my Sociology degree while also pursuing the completion of my fourth year of a Bachelor of Science (Honours) in Biomedical Science program abroad.
After reviewing the International Letter of Permission (ILOP) policies, I believe my circumstances may fall within the category of a “unique learning opportunity” referenced in the exception policy for students requesting to exceed the standard 6.0-unit limit on an ILOP. This opportunity is time-sensitive, academically significant, and tied directly to a pathway that will no longer be available to me after this year.
I am therefore respectfully requesting consideration for an exception that would allow me to complete courses at ATU and transfer an increased number of units back to Queen’s, where appropriate and approved. Please note that I have already submitted a request for 6.0 transfer credits under an ILOP. Please find attached my full unconditional offer letter from Atlantic Technological University and course syllabus.
Thank you very much for your time and consideration. I appreciate your willingness to review my circumstances, and I look forward to your guidance.
Chi-Meegwetch,
Aidan Hollywood
Academic Plan
Academic Plan: Academic Plan
· Unique learning opportunity that not all students get to experience
· Enjoy more STEM side of my academics and this gives me a chance to explore this in depth
· Planning to continue my studies in Sociology major after my year abroad is completed
· Connected with the Academic Advisor for Indigenous students here in FAS
· Also, in contact with Four Directions Indigenous student Center’s Indigenous Advisor Jessica Parks
· Enrolled in Queen’s Accessibility Services and set with accommodations.
· Keeping in contact with academic advisor and Indigenous advisor here at Queens
· Using academic timetable to measure tasks in order of deadlines
· Accessing Academic support at the other institution
· Accessing a list of Indigenous Bursaries and contacting Four Directions to see what opportunities for funding they may have Indigenous Bursaries Search Tool
· Plan for coming back, with transfer units I can hopefully use towards my degree. Work out a plan of action of completion with my Academic Advisor
· Open to completing an additional year or semester if needed
· Unique learning opportunity that not all students get to experience
· Enjoy more STEM side of my academics and this gives me a chance to explore this in depth
· Planning to continue my studies in Sociology major after my year abroad is completed
· Connected with the Academic Advisor for Indigenous students here in FAS
· Also, in contact with Four Directions Indigenous student Center’s Indigenous Advisor Jessica Parks
· Enrolled in Queen’s Accessibility Services and set with accommodations.
· Keeping in contact with academic advisor and Indigenous advisor here at Queens
· Using academic timetable to measure tasks in order of deadlines
· Accessing Academic support at the other institution
· Accessing a list of Indigenous Bursaries and contacting Four Directions to see what opportunities for funding they may have Indigenous Bursaries Search Tool
· Plan for coming back, with transfer units I can hopefully use towards my degree. Work out a plan of action of completion with my Academic Advisor
· Open to completing an additional year or semester if needed
Documentation
Professional Letter: A.H. - Letter of Support.pdf