Decision Letter
Appeal Number: 7033
Decision Date: November 9, 2020
Associate Dean: Jenn Stephenson, Ph.D.
Student Name: Alex Cull
Student Email: alcull25@gmail.com
Course: MUSC 171
Term: Fall
Year: 2020
Category: Drop a course after the academic deadline
Dear Alex Cull:
I am sorry to read in your letter of appeal that you have found the remote learning a challenge which has impacted your courses. I have carefully considered your appeal to drop MUSC 171 (F 2020) past the academic deadline and after reviewing your appeal, I have decided to grant your request.
I have exercised some leniency in this decision, acknowledging the difficult challenges related to COVID19 and remote learning, and that you had only missed the drop date deadline by a day since you were unclear as the to drop date deadline. Going forward however, I suggest that you consider using the supports the university has available during this difficult year, including requesting Academic Consideration for extensions in course work if necessary, as well as the support services offered through Student Wellness Services to help you through difficult circumstances.
A good practice for all students Alex is to pause and evaluate your progress in your courses prior to the drop date deadlines and assess whether you are actively engaged in your courses and are completing your assignments on time. If not, you should drop any courses in which you have fallen behind by the drop deadline. Appeals for late drops are generally reserved for those who encounter problems after week 8 or whose problems become more acute and is not meant to manage ongoing conditions.
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.
Best of luck in the continued progression of your degree.
Yours sincerely,
Jenn Stephenson, Ph.D.
Associate Dean (Academic)
20181455Cull
Decision Date: November 9, 2020
Associate Dean: Jenn Stephenson, Ph.D.
Student Name: Alex Cull
Student Email: alcull25@gmail.com
Course: MUSC 171
Term: Fall
Year: 2020
Category: Drop a course after the academic deadline
Dear Alex Cull:
I am sorry to read in your letter of appeal that you have found the remote learning a challenge which has impacted your courses. I have carefully considered your appeal to drop MUSC 171 (F 2020) past the academic deadline and after reviewing your appeal, I have decided to grant your request.
I have exercised some leniency in this decision, acknowledging the difficult challenges related to COVID19 and remote learning, and that you had only missed the drop date deadline by a day since you were unclear as the to drop date deadline. Going forward however, I suggest that you consider using the supports the university has available during this difficult year, including requesting Academic Consideration for extensions in course work if necessary, as well as the support services offered through Student Wellness Services to help you through difficult circumstances.
A good practice for all students Alex is to pause and evaluate your progress in your courses prior to the drop date deadlines and assess whether you are actively engaged in your courses and are completing your assignments on time. If not, you should drop any courses in which you have fallen behind by the drop deadline. Appeals for late drops are generally reserved for those who encounter problems after week 8 or whose problems become more acute and is not meant to manage ongoing conditions.
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.
Best of luck in the continued progression of your degree.
Yours sincerely,
Jenn Stephenson, Ph.D.
Associate Dean (Academic)
20181455Cull
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