Submit an Academic Petition or Appeal

Appeal Number: 5252
Decision Date: February 26, 2019
Associate Dean: Jenn Stephenson, Ph.D.
Student Name: Rachel Dickenson
Student Email: 16rad4@queensu.ca

Course: POLS 280
Term: Fall
Year: 2018
Category: Request credit (CR) standing in a course or courses
Instructor: Rebecca Wallace

Course: SOCY 275
Term: Fall
Year: 2018
Category: Request credit (CR) standing in a course or courses
Instructor: Stephen Baron

Dear Ms. Dickenson:

I am sorry to hear that you have been dealing with some factors that have had a negative impact on your studies during the Fall 2018 term. After reviewing your appeal to request credit standing in POLS 280 (F 2018) and SOCY 275 (F 2018), I have decided to grant your request. Your grades in POLS 280 and SOCY 275 will appear on your transcript as CR.

I have granted this appeal based on your extenuating circumstances. But I need to warn you that the appeals process is not meant to be used to manage ongoing problems. The Appeal process is designed for students who encounter problems, or whose problems become acute, after the drop deadline. Instead, I would encourage you to work with your medical professionals and an Academic Advisor to manage your academics. This could include taking a lighter course load and as well as evaluating the impact of your health on your studies prior to week 8 of term.

Yours sincerely,



Jenn Stephenson, Ph.D.
Associate Dean (Studies)


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