Decision Letter
Appeal Number: 2564
Decision Date: August 31, 2016
Associate Dean: Sue Blake
Student Name: Shayan Bozorgmanesh
Student Email: shayan.bozorgmanesh@gmail.com
Dear Mr. Bozorgmanesh:
I have carefully considered your appeal to waive the Faculty ruling that you be Required to Withdraw for a Minimum of Three Years. After reviewing your file, I have decided to grant your request. You may now resume your studies at Queen's University.
For information on registration and course selection, please see: www.queensu.ca/artsci and click on €œStudents@Queen€™s€. For information on tuition payment and accessing SOLUS (Queen's on-line student system), please see: www.queensu.ca/registrar or contact the Registrar's office at (613) 533-2040. For more information on selecting a Degree Plan, please contact our office for advice or assistance.
As you might be aware, the academic regulations and grading system changed at Queen€™s in 2012. Academic Regulation 13 currently states that at the end of each Winter Term in which a student has attempted 18.0 or more units since the time of their previous assessment, that student is assessed for academic progression. If, at the time of this assessment, the GPA is below 1.60 an academic sanction is triggered. In your case, since you have a previous requirement to withdraw on your record, that sanction would be a requirement to withdraw for a further three years. Your current GPA is 0.53. Assuming that you follow through with your academic plan and repeat the 24.0 units of courses over fall and winter terms indicated in your appeal, you would need an average grade of C+ to raise your GPA to 1.60. I would recommend that you take a reduced load of no more than 18.0 units per term to give you the best chances for meeting this target. The attached document contains more detail concerning academic probation and progression but if you have questions about this, please feel free to contact our office at 613-533-2470 and we can arrange an appointment for you to speak with an academic advisor.
A cumulative GPA of 1.60 is also required to graduate with a three-year General degree. I would draw your attention to the full academic regulations, particularly 13 (Academic Standing) and 16 (Requirements to Graduate) in the Arts and Science Academic Calendar: http://www.queensu.ca/artsci/students-at-queens/academic-calendar I would also refer you the GPA calculator tool on the Arts and Science website http://www.queensu.ca/artsci/students-at-queens/gpa-calculators
As part of your return to studies, you may wish to seek academic counselling from an advisor in the Faculty of Arts and Science Student Services office to go over your Degree Program requirements as well. Appointments can be made by dropping in to our office (Main Floor Dunning Hall) or by phoning 533-2470. You may also wish to contact your Department of concentration for advice on the successful completion of your academic program. The Learning Commons in Stauffer Library provides a range of services, including workshops designed to improve study skills and develop strategies for meeting the demands of academic life. Student Wellness Services located in the LaSalle Building at 146 Stuart Street also offers personal and academic counselling free of charge to all Queen's students as well as individual consultation to aid in coping with difficulties of a more personal nature. Please remember to register with Accessibility Services early in September to ensure that you receive the academic accommodations you need.
I hope that you will take advantage of the support services available to you at Queen's. In returning to a regular course of study it is your responsibility to choose courses carefully, seek out the advice necessary to improve your academic performance, and maintain a GPA consistent with the requirements for successful completion of your plan. If you have any questions about this decision, please feel free to contact the Faculty Office for advice or assistance. I wish you success in your future studies.
Yours sincerely,
Sue Blake
Assistant Dean (Studies)
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Decision Date: August 31, 2016
Associate Dean: Sue Blake
Student Name: Shayan Bozorgmanesh
Student Email: shayan.bozorgmanesh@gmail.com
Dear Mr. Bozorgmanesh:
I have carefully considered your appeal to waive the Faculty ruling that you be Required to Withdraw for a Minimum of Three Years. After reviewing your file, I have decided to grant your request. You may now resume your studies at Queen's University.
For information on registration and course selection, please see: www.queensu.ca/artsci and click on €œStudents@Queen€™s€. For information on tuition payment and accessing SOLUS (Queen's on-line student system), please see: www.queensu.ca/registrar or contact the Registrar's office at (613) 533-2040. For more information on selecting a Degree Plan, please contact our office for advice or assistance.
As you might be aware, the academic regulations and grading system changed at Queen€™s in 2012. Academic Regulation 13 currently states that at the end of each Winter Term in which a student has attempted 18.0 or more units since the time of their previous assessment, that student is assessed for academic progression. If, at the time of this assessment, the GPA is below 1.60 an academic sanction is triggered. In your case, since you have a previous requirement to withdraw on your record, that sanction would be a requirement to withdraw for a further three years. Your current GPA is 0.53. Assuming that you follow through with your academic plan and repeat the 24.0 units of courses over fall and winter terms indicated in your appeal, you would need an average grade of C+ to raise your GPA to 1.60. I would recommend that you take a reduced load of no more than 18.0 units per term to give you the best chances for meeting this target. The attached document contains more detail concerning academic probation and progression but if you have questions about this, please feel free to contact our office at 613-533-2470 and we can arrange an appointment for you to speak with an academic advisor.
A cumulative GPA of 1.60 is also required to graduate with a three-year General degree. I would draw your attention to the full academic regulations, particularly 13 (Academic Standing) and 16 (Requirements to Graduate) in the Arts and Science Academic Calendar: http://www.queensu.ca/artsci/students-at-queens/academic-calendar I would also refer you the GPA calculator tool on the Arts and Science website http://www.queensu.ca/artsci/students-at-queens/gpa-calculators
As part of your return to studies, you may wish to seek academic counselling from an advisor in the Faculty of Arts and Science Student Services office to go over your Degree Program requirements as well. Appointments can be made by dropping in to our office (Main Floor Dunning Hall) or by phoning 533-2470. You may also wish to contact your Department of concentration for advice on the successful completion of your academic program. The Learning Commons in Stauffer Library provides a range of services, including workshops designed to improve study skills and develop strategies for meeting the demands of academic life. Student Wellness Services located in the LaSalle Building at 146 Stuart Street also offers personal and academic counselling free of charge to all Queen's students as well as individual consultation to aid in coping with difficulties of a more personal nature. Please remember to register with Accessibility Services early in September to ensure that you receive the academic accommodations you need.
I hope that you will take advantage of the support services available to you at Queen's. In returning to a regular course of study it is your responsibility to choose courses carefully, seek out the advice necessary to improve your academic performance, and maintain a GPA consistent with the requirements for successful completion of your plan. If you have any questions about this decision, please feel free to contact the Faculty Office for advice or assistance. I wish you success in your future studies.
Yours sincerely,
Sue Blake
Assistant Dean (Studies)
10023332Bozorgmanesh6
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