Decision Letter
Appeal Number: 7038
Decision Date: November 16, 2020
Associate Dean: Jenn Stephenson, Ph.D.
Student Name: Karim Halawa
Student Email: 18ksh2@queensu.ca
Course: PSYC 221
Term: Fall
Year: 2020
Category: Drop a course after the academic deadline
Dear Karim Halawa:
I am sorry to read in your letter of appeal that you have been experiencing health related challenges which has impacted your courses. I have carefully considered your appeal to drop PSYC 221 (F 2020) past the academic deadline and after reviewing your appeal, I have decided to grant your request.
A good practice for all students Karim 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.
Let me also point out that in the future, you may wish to take advantage of our Academic Consideration assistance, which may be helpful during challenging episodes if you need assistance in requesting an extension in an assignment or deferment of an exam. You may also want to consider registering with QSAS who can help monitor both your health and 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.
I encourage you to continue to work with your health care supports, which you have wisely put in place, who can assist you during this difficult time.
Yours sincerely,
Jenn Stephenson, Ph.D.
Associate Dean (Academic)
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Decision Date: November 16, 2020
Associate Dean: Jenn Stephenson, Ph.D.
Student Name: Karim Halawa
Student Email: 18ksh2@queensu.ca
Course: PSYC 221
Term: Fall
Year: 2020
Category: Drop a course after the academic deadline
Dear Karim Halawa:
I am sorry to read in your letter of appeal that you have been experiencing health related challenges which has impacted your courses. I have carefully considered your appeal to drop PSYC 221 (F 2020) past the academic deadline and after reviewing your appeal, I have decided to grant your request.
A good practice for all students Karim 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.
Let me also point out that in the future, you may wish to take advantage of our Academic Consideration assistance, which may be helpful during challenging episodes if you need assistance in requesting an extension in an assignment or deferment of an exam. You may also want to consider registering with QSAS who can help monitor both your health and 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.
I encourage you to continue to work with your health care supports, which you have wisely put in place, who can assist you during this difficult time.
Yours sincerely,
Jenn Stephenson, Ph.D.
Associate Dean (Academic)
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