Decision Letter
Appeal Number: 6635
Decision Date: April 9, 2020
Associate Dean: Jenn Stephenson, Ph.D.
Student Name: Taylor Gavin
Student Email: taylorgavin12@gmail.com
Dear Taylor Gavin:
I have carefully considered your appeal to return to your studies after having completed the Required to Withdraw for a Minimum of Three Years€ timeframe. After reviewing your file, I have decided to grant your request. You may resume your studies at Queen's University beginning the Fall term 2020.
In order to reactivate your student file, you must complete a €œReturn to Studies€ form: https://www.queensu.ca/artsci/sites/default/files/return_to_studies.pdf and return it to our office as soon as possible. Please ensure you indicate your desired Degree Program and Plan (concentration). Once our office has received departmental approval of your Degree Plan, your file will be reactivated. For information on registration and course selection, please see: www.queensu.ca/artsci and click on €œUndergrad Students€. For information on tuition payment and accessing SOLUS (Queen's on-line student system), please see: www.queensu.ca/registrar. Please be advised that Academic Regulation 13 currently states that at the end of each Winter Term in which a student has attempted 18.0 or more units since the time of their previous assessment, that student is assessed for academic progression. If, at the time of this assessment, the GPA is below 1.60 an academic sanction is triggered. In your case, since you have a previous requirement to withdraw on your record, that sanction would be a requirement to withdraw for a further three years. Your current GPA is 1.45. The document which will follow this letter contains more detail concerning academic probation and progression. If you wish to discuss ways you can improve your GPA to meet the required 1.6 GPA threshold, you may wish to seek assistance from an Academic Advisor (currently available remotely) who can also assist you regarding the selection of your Degree Plan requirements as well.
A cumulative GPA of 1.60 is also required to graduate with a three-year General degree. I would draw your attention to the full academic regulations, particularly 13 (Academic Standing) and 16 (Requirements to Graduate) in the Arts and Science Academic Calendar: http://www.queensu.ca/artsci/students-at-queens/academic-calendar I would also refer you the GPA calculator tool on the Arts and Science website http://www.queensu.ca/artsci/students-at-queens/gpa-calculators
As part of your return to studies, I encourage you to take advantage of the many services available including the Learning Commons in Stauffer Library. They provide a range of services, including workshops designed to improve study skills and develop strategies for meeting the demands of academic life. Student Wellness Services, located in Mitchell Hall also offers personal 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. During the COVID 19 pandemic, these offices are happy to offer remote support.
In 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 commend you for returning to your studies and having a sound academic plan which will lead you to the successful completion of your university degree.
Yours sincerely,
Jenn Stephenson, Ph.D.
Associate Dean (Academic)
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Decision Date: April 9, 2020
Associate Dean: Jenn Stephenson, Ph.D.
Student Name: Taylor Gavin
Student Email: taylorgavin12@gmail.com
Dear Taylor Gavin:
I have carefully considered your appeal to return to your studies after having completed the Required to Withdraw for a Minimum of Three Years€ timeframe. After reviewing your file, I have decided to grant your request. You may resume your studies at Queen's University beginning the Fall term 2020.
In order to reactivate your student file, you must complete a €œReturn to Studies€ form: https://www.queensu.ca/artsci/sites/default/files/return_to_studies.pdf and return it to our office as soon as possible. Please ensure you indicate your desired Degree Program and Plan (concentration). Once our office has received departmental approval of your Degree Plan, your file will be reactivated. For information on registration and course selection, please see: www.queensu.ca/artsci and click on €œUndergrad Students€. For information on tuition payment and accessing SOLUS (Queen's on-line student system), please see: www.queensu.ca/registrar. Please be advised that Academic Regulation 13 currently states that at the end of each Winter Term in which a student has attempted 18.0 or more units since the time of their previous assessment, that student is assessed for academic progression. If, at the time of this assessment, the GPA is below 1.60 an academic sanction is triggered. In your case, since you have a previous requirement to withdraw on your record, that sanction would be a requirement to withdraw for a further three years. Your current GPA is 1.45. The document which will follow this letter contains more detail concerning academic probation and progression. If you wish to discuss ways you can improve your GPA to meet the required 1.6 GPA threshold, you may wish to seek assistance from an Academic Advisor (currently available remotely) who can also assist you regarding the selection of your Degree Plan requirements as well.
A cumulative GPA of 1.60 is also required to graduate with a three-year General degree. I would draw your attention to the full academic regulations, particularly 13 (Academic Standing) and 16 (Requirements to Graduate) in the Arts and Science Academic Calendar: http://www.queensu.ca/artsci/students-at-queens/academic-calendar I would also refer you the GPA calculator tool on the Arts and Science website http://www.queensu.ca/artsci/students-at-queens/gpa-calculators
As part of your return to studies, I encourage you to take advantage of the many services available including the Learning Commons in Stauffer Library. They provide a range of services, including workshops designed to improve study skills and develop strategies for meeting the demands of academic life. Student Wellness Services, located in Mitchell Hall also offers personal 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. During the COVID 19 pandemic, these offices are happy to offer remote support.
In 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 commend you for returning to your studies and having a sound academic plan which will lead you to the successful completion of your university degree.
Yours sincerely,
Jenn Stephenson, Ph.D.
Associate Dean (Academic)
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