Submit an Academic Petition or Appeal

Appeal Number: 3570
Decision Date: June 19, 2017
Associate Dean: Sue Blake
Student Name: Kyle Ainslie
Student Email: 14ka42@queensu.ca

Course: STAT 263
Term: Winter
Year: 2017
Category: Drop a course after the academic deadline

Course: PHGY 214
Term: Winter
Year: 2017
Category: Drop a course after the academic deadline

Course: MICR 221
Term: Winter
Year: 2017
Category: Drop a course after the academic deadline


Dear Mr. Ainslie:

I have carefully considered your appeal to drop PHGY 214 (FW 2016/17), STAT 263 and MICR 221 (W 2017) past the academic deadline and waive the Faculty ruling that you be Required to Withdraw for One Year. After reviewing your file, I have decided to grant your request. You may now resume your studies at Queen's University.

Please read carefully the document to follow this letter. It contains important information concerning your current academic standing. If you have any questions about the information, please contact the Faculty Office to schedule an appointment with an academic advisor.

Next year you must register with Accessibility Services to receive academic accommodations. You must also follow up with your counsellor to help you manage your anxiety or drop courses by the academic deadlines. Note that students are permitted to take a maximum of 6.0 units of courses offered outside of the Faculty of Arts and Science (COMM courses for example).

Upon 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. I hope that you will take advantage of the variety of support services available to you at Queen's. Academic counselling is available through an advisor in the Faculty of Arts and Science Student Services Office (main floor Dunning Hall, phone 533-2470) or through your plan department. The Learning Commons in Stauffer Library also provides a range of services, including workshops designed to improve study skills and develop strategies for meeting the demands of academic life. Further, the Student Wellness Services Centre located in the LaSalle Building at 146 Stuart Street (613-533-2506) 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.

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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