Submit an Academic Petition or Appeal

Appeal Number: 3567
Decision Date: June 19, 2017
Associate Dean: Sue Blake
Student Name: Blane Gessesse
Student Email: 16bg5@queensu.ca

Course: ENGL 100B
Term: Winter
Year: 2017
Category: Drop a course after the academic deadline

Course: GNDS 125
Term: Winter
Year: 2017
Category: Drop a course after the academic deadline

Course: GPHY 101
Term: Winter
Year: 2017
Category: Drop a course after the academic deadline

Course: MUSC 289
Term: Winter
Year: 2017
Category: Drop a course after the academic deadline

Course: HLTH 101
Term: Fall
Year: 2016
Category: Drop a course after the academic deadline

Course: DEVS 100B
Term: Winter
Year: 2017
Category: Request credit (CR) standing in a course or courses
Instructor: David McDonald/Karen Dubinsky


Dear Ms. Gessesse:

I have carefully considered your appeal to drop HLTH 101 (F 2016), ENGL 100 (FW 2016/17), GNDS 125, GPHY 101 and MUSC 289 (W 2017) past the academic deadline, receive Credit standing in DEVS 100 (FW 2016/17) as well as 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.

Once these changes are processed on your transcript we will reassess your academic record and send you an update of your current standing.

Note that any change in academic registration may impact government or private-firm student financial assistance eligibility and/or funding. Please consult with the Student Awards Office, Office of the University Registrar, Gordon Hall, to understand the potential implications of changes to course or program registration and/or the consequences of not successfully completing the required course load.

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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