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Petition Type: New
ID: 2637
Submitted: September 12, 2016 at 11:29:08 PM
First Name: Luis
Last Name: Aguilar Valdivieso
Student Number: 5206035
Email: 4jla@queensu.ca
Degree Program: GEN
Plan: Economics
Level of Study: 3
Petition Categories
Petition Categories: Drop a course after the academic deadline
Appeal Category Detail: Request to register to courses
Code: Arth 354
Term: Winter
Year: 2016
Petition Category: Drop a course after the academic deadline
Code: psyc 100
Term: Summer
Year: 2016
Petition Category: Drop a course after the academic deadline
Petition Letter
Petition Letter: I am appealing to drop Arth 354 (winter 2016) and Psyc 100 (Spring/Summer 2016) due to performance based on extenuating circumstances beyond my control. My extenuating circumstance is due an assessment of mild to moderate sleep apnea that directly impacted my performance due to a lack in motivation and energy levels, and impairment of cognitive abilities.
Studying has always been extraneous because I would fall asleep during study sessions and I would feel tired throughout the day and in classes. Part of the problem was cause by ADD, however I did not know that I had sleep apnea until I had an assessment conducted April 2016. Information on sleep apnea causing interrupt sleep provided me explanations on my lack of motivation and energy, and my inability to stay awake while reading dense information and material, and to organize thoughts.
I have attached and off-campus Physician's note to support the appeal.
Studying has always been extraneous because I would fall asleep during study sessions and I would feel tired throughout the day and in classes. Part of the problem was cause by ADD, however I did not know that I had sleep apnea until I had an assessment conducted April 2016. Information on sleep apnea causing interrupt sleep provided me explanations on my lack of motivation and energy, and my inability to stay awake while reading dense information and material, and to organize thoughts.
I have attached and off-campus Physician's note to support the appeal.
Academic Plan
Academic Plan: If my appeal is granted, I plan to accumulate a cumulative GPA of 3.5 on the three courses, which will help me to attain the 1.60 GPA that I require to graduate with a General degree.
In order to attain 1.60 GPA, my action plan for success is to retake courses with low marks. I am planning on retaking Biol 103, Phil 259 in fall 2016 and Psyc 100 in fall/winter 2016/2017. Furthermore, I plan on doing better in these courses because I know that I truly enjoyed studying them and I will
In addition, I have been treated for my sleep apnea. I will be using a sleep apnea machine to provide me with the required sleep for proper functioning and to aid in preventing sleep apnea. Also, part of the treatment for sleep apnea is to exercise regularly and to maintain a healthy body weight. I have begun an exercise regime with trainers and coaches for one hour, times a week.
In order to attain 1.60 GPA, my action plan for success is to retake courses with low marks. I am planning on retaking Biol 103, Phil 259 in fall 2016 and Psyc 100 in fall/winter 2016/2017. Furthermore, I plan on doing better in these courses because I know that I truly enjoyed studying them and I will
In addition, I have been treated for my sleep apnea. I will be using a sleep apnea machine to provide me with the required sleep for proper functioning and to aid in preventing sleep apnea. Also, part of the treatment for sleep apnea is to exercise regularly and to maintain a healthy body weight. I have begun an exercise regime with trainers and coaches for one hour, times a week.
Documentation
Professional Letter Detail: Off Campus Doctor's Form
Documentation Detail: After deadline drop course form
Decision Letters
Amendment to Appeal 2637
Relevant Petition: 2637
Student Number: 5206035
Documentation
Professional Letter: Off Campus Doctor Form-0.docx
Document: After deadline drop course form-0.docx
Document: Add course form-1.docx