Manage Appeals
Petition Type: New
ID: 9909
Submitted: January 5, 2023 at 5:45:35 PM
First Name: Yasaman
Last Name: Shahidian
Student Number: 20051266
Email: y.shahidian@queensu.ca
Degree Program: PHYS
Plan: PHYS
Level of Study: 4
Petition Categories
Petition Categories: Drop a course after the academic deadline
Code: PHYS 316
Term: Fall
Year: 2022
Petition Category: Drop a course after the academic deadline
Code: PHYS 432
Term: Fall
Year: 2022
Petition Category: Drop a course after the academic deadline
Code: PHYS 344
Term: Fall
Year: 2022
Petition Category: Drop a course after the academic deadline
Petition Letter
Petition Letter: Dear Dr. Jenn Stephenson,
I am appealing to submit a late drop request for PHYS 316, PHYS 432, PHYS 344, and PHYS 590 (Fall, 2022). Due to acute health issues this past term, I was unable to attend classes, complete assignments and assessments, and write examinations in my courses. I am registered with QSAS for different issues, and I communicated with my professors for re-weightings, however, my professors and I both agree that I have missed too much coursework and they would support a late drop. I am unsure of whether I need to include the full-year course PHYS 590 as a late drop in this appeal. Upon reflecting with an academic advisor, my accessibility advisor, and my counsellor at Student Wellness Services (SWS), I have decided to submit a late drop for these courses. I have attached a letter from my counsellor, Solita Hoogendam, BSW, MSW, RSW, as supporting documentation - I am currently on a care plan with Student Wellness Services. Unfortunately, it was difficult to receive a timely care plan given the very high number of students seeking appointments during the semester. Approval of this late drop will allow me to take these courses when I am able - in addition, this semester I have decided to lessen my in-person courseload to more online/remote courses. I did not anticipate being this mentally and physically affected unexpectedly this semester, and I was unable to anticipate the extent of my condition before the Fall Term drop deadline. The present state of my circumstances is variable, which is why I have decided to change my winter term courses. I will then be retaking the proposed dropped courses in the following Fall Term.
Please let me know if you require any additional information from me.
Sincerely,
Yasi Shahidian
I am appealing to submit a late drop request for PHYS 316, PHYS 432, PHYS 344, and PHYS 590 (Fall, 2022). Due to acute health issues this past term, I was unable to attend classes, complete assignments and assessments, and write examinations in my courses. I am registered with QSAS for different issues, and I communicated with my professors for re-weightings, however, my professors and I both agree that I have missed too much coursework and they would support a late drop. I am unsure of whether I need to include the full-year course PHYS 590 as a late drop in this appeal. Upon reflecting with an academic advisor, my accessibility advisor, and my counsellor at Student Wellness Services (SWS), I have decided to submit a late drop for these courses. I have attached a letter from my counsellor, Solita Hoogendam, BSW, MSW, RSW, as supporting documentation - I am currently on a care plan with Student Wellness Services. Unfortunately, it was difficult to receive a timely care plan given the very high number of students seeking appointments during the semester. Approval of this late drop will allow me to take these courses when I am able - in addition, this semester I have decided to lessen my in-person courseload to more online/remote courses. I did not anticipate being this mentally and physically affected unexpectedly this semester, and I was unable to anticipate the extent of my condition before the Fall Term drop deadline. The present state of my circumstances is variable, which is why I have decided to change my winter term courses. I will then be retaking the proposed dropped courses in the following Fall Term.
Please let me know if you require any additional information from me.
Sincerely,
Yasi Shahidian
Documentation
Professional Letter: YS Appeal Doc Jan2023.pdf