Submit an Academic Petition or Appeal

Petition Letter: During the academic school year of 2013 I was unable to achieve my full potential within class because of an ongoing mental illness that worsened during early September of that year. I was subsequently hospitalized in November to receive more treatment with the aims of stabilizing the affects of the mental illness, however much to my displeasure my condition did not improve until the beginning of summer. There were numerous difficulties that accompanied my mental illness including, depression, anxiety and mild insomnia. Often I was unable to attend class from the lack of energy that accompanied the insomnia, and the lectures that I was able to attend were of little use since I was often unable to focus on the material or I was experiencing nausea or grogginess. Although the area that was perhaps most affected was my motivation towards my studies. I know my current grades are not reflective of my academic abilities, I would be the utmost grateful if Queen's University would review the following information that I have provided and consider the possibility to change my grades into standing credits. If there is any additional information required please let me know, thank you for your time.