Submit an Academic Petition or Appeal

Appeal Number: 7117
Decision Date: December 21, 2020
Associate Dean: Jenn Stephenson, Ph.D.
Student Name: Kierra Whetstone
Student Email: 18krkw@queensu.ca

Course: SOCY210
Term: Fall
Year: 2020
Category: Drop a course after the academic deadline

Course: FILM236
Term: Fall
Year: 2020
Category: Drop a course after the academic deadline

Course: FILM217
Term: Fall
Year: 2020
Category: Drop a course after the academic deadline


Dear Kierra Whetstone:

I was sorry to read of the difficult circumstances you outlined and understand how the circumstances impacted your studies. I have carefully considered your appeal to drop SOCY 210, FILM 236 and FILM 217 (F 2020) past the academic deadline and, after reviewing your file, I have decided to grant your request.

I would like to note that I have exercised some leniency in this decision, acknowledging the challenges you faced and since you have reached out for support. Going forward, you should pause to reflect on your progress during week 7 & 8 and assess whether you are actively engaged in your courses and completing your readings and assignments on time. If not, you should drop any courses in which you have fallen behind in by the end of week 8 (the drop deadline). Appeals for late drops are generally reserved for those who encounter problems after week 8 or whose problems are more acute and is not meant to manage a chronic condition.

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 (Academic)


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