Submit an Academic Petition or Appeal

Appeal Number: 3590
Decision Date: June 23, 2017
Associate Dean: Johanne Benard, Ph.D.
Student Name: Alexander Gatzios
Student Email: 16ag13@queensu.ca

Course: MATH 126
Term: Fall/Winter
Year: 2016
Category: Drop a course after the academic deadline

Course: ECON 110
Term: Fall/Winter
Year: 2016
Category: Drop a course after the academic deadline

Course: PSYC 100
Term: Fall/Winter
Year: 2016
Category: Drop a course after the academic deadline

Course: CISC 101
Term: Summer
Year: 2017
Category: Drop a course after the academic deadline


Dear Mr. Gatzios:

I have carefully considered your appeal to drop ECON 110, MATH 126, PSYC 100 (FW 2016/17) and CISC 101 (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.

I strongly endorse your plan to seek counselling through Student Wellness Services and using PASS and the Learning Commons next year and I€™m sure you will find these services helpful. I would also suggest that you consider scheduling an appointment to meet with a Learning Strategist. These appointments are one-on-one and will help to identify where improvement is needed and teach you some strategies for how to strengthen your study skills and habits. Appointments can be booked here: http://sass.queensu.ca/learningstrategies/advisingappointments/

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,



Johanne Bénard, Ph.D.
Associate Dean (Studies)

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