Submit an Academic Petition or Appeal

Appeal Number: 6005
Decision Date: July 23, 2019
Associate Dean: Jenn Stephenson, Ph.D.
Student Name: Nikhil Ramchandani
Student Email: 17nrr1@queensu.ca

Course: BIOL 103
Term: Winter
Year: 2019
Category: Drop a course after the academic deadline

Course: GPHY 207
Term: Winter
Year: 2019
Category: Drop a course after the academic deadline


Dear Nikhil Ramchandani:

I was sorry to read that you have been struggling with your courses and health and after carefully considering your appeal to drop BIOL 103 and GPHY 207 (W 2019) past the academic deadline, I have decided to grant your request based on the circumstances outlined as well as your documentation.

I have granted this appeal based on your extenuating circumstances and am hoping this is a learning experience for you Nikhil to evaluate the impact of your health on your studies prior to academic drop deadline dates. I notice that you have decided to transfer universities so you can be closer to home and family which are your supports. I do hope this works out for you. I would suggest that you see what services are available at your new university so they can assist you if you have challenges managing your health and your academics.

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.

Yours sincerely,


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


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