Submit an Academic Petition or Appeal

Appeal Number: 5523
Decision Date: April 23, 2019
Associate Dean: Jill Atkinson, Ph.D.
Student Name: Rhys Adams
Student Email: 18rma@queensu.ca

Course: HIST121
Term: Fall/Winter
Year: 2019
Category: Request aegrotat (AG) standing in a course or courses
Instructor: A. Siljak

Course: PYSC100
Term: Fall/Winter
Year: 2019
Category: Request aegrotat (AG) standing in a course or courses
Instructor: Jeremy Stewart

Course: DEVS100
Term: Fall/Winter
Year: 2019
Category: Request aegrotat (AG) standing in a course or courses
Instructor: Karen Dubinsky

Course: SPAN111
Term: Winter
Year: 2019
Category: Request aegrotat (AG) standing in a course or courses
Instructor: Dr. J. Rotermundt-de la Parra

Course: GPHY101
Term: Winter
Year: 2019
Category: Request aegrotat (AG) standing in a course or courses
Instructor: Carolyn Prouse


Dear Rhys Adams:

I was sorry to read of the health related challenges you have faced during the exam period which will extend into the summer months. I am sure the circumstances have been difficult to cope with. I have reviewed your appeal to change the grades you received in HIST 121, DEVS 100 (FW 2018-19) and SPAN 111, GPHY 101 (W 2019) to Aegrotat standing. After careful consideration of the documentation you submitted and your letter of appeal, I have decided to grant your appeal.

The instructors have submitted a replacement grades based on the work you have completed as follows:

HIST 121 (FW 2018-19) will appear on your transcript with a grade of B along with the notation €œAegrotat: estimated grade€.

DEVS 100 (FW 2018-19) will appear on your transcript with a grade of A- along with the notation €œAegrotat: estimated grade€.

GPHY 101 (W 2019) will appear on your transcript with a grade of A- along with the notation €œAegrotat: estimated grade€.

SPAN 111 (W 2019) will appear on your transcript with a grade of A- along with the notation €œAegrotat: estimated grade€.

I encourage you to follow through with your plan to continue to seek support from Student Wellness Services to help you manage your health. Going forward, I would also suggest that you evaluate the impact of your health and recovery on your studies prior to week 8 of term and to drop courses if necessary at that time.

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.

I wish you well in your recovery.


Yours sincerely,


Jill Atkinson, Ph.D.
Associate Dean (Studies)

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Cc: Professor A. Siljak
Professor K. Dubinsky
Professor J. Rotermundt-de la Parra
Professor C. Prouse