Decision Letter
Appeal Number: 8085
Decision Date: September 7, 2021
Associate Dean: Jill Atkinson, Ph.D.
Student Name: Zaina Chowdhury
Student Email: 20zc10@queensu.ca
Dear Zaina Chowdhury:
I was sorry to read of the challenges you outlined in your letter of appeal and I have carefully considered your request to waive the Faculty ruling that you be Required to Withdraw for One Year. After reviewing your file, I have decided to grant your request. You may now resume your studies at Queen's University.
I have granted this appeal based on your strong academic plan and because you have been proactively participating in treatment with your health-care provider. Upon your return to studies, I suggest that you assess your progress in each of your courses in week 7 of the term so that you can drop any courses which you are not able to successfully manage before the week 8 drop deadline. Appeals for late drops are generally reserved for those who encounter unexpected extenuating circumstances after week 8.
As you continue in your course of study it is your responsibility to take steps for the successful completion of your program and maintain a GPA consistent with the requirements of your plan. These are some strategies that I strongly encourage you to consider:
Choose courses carefully. As you know, achieving a higher grade in a repeated course will improve your GPA. This course of action will help to ensure you will be in good academic standing and not at risk of being required to withdraw for three years.
Reflect on your program choice. Are you in the right plan for your interests and aptitudes?
Seek out the advice necessary to improve your academic performance. Academic counselling is available through an advisor in the Faculty of Arts and Science Student Services Office (main floor Dunning Hall, phone 613-533-2470) or through your Plan department.
Student Academic Success Services (SASS) https://sass.queensu.ca/ in Stauffer Library also provides a range of services, including workshops designed to improve study skills and develop strategies for meeting the demands of academic life.
The Student Wellness Services Centre https://www.queensu.ca/studentwellness/ located in Mitchell Hall, offers personal and 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.
Familiarize yourself with the Academic Consideration options which you can review at https://www.queensu.ca/artsci/accommodations.
Please read carefully the document which will follow this letter. It contains important information concerning your current academic standing. If you have any questions about the information, please contact the Faculty Office to schedule an appointment with an academic advisor.
Best of luck in your studies next year.
Yours sincerely,
Jill Atkinson, Ph.D.
Associate Dean (Academic)
Decision Date: September 7, 2021
Associate Dean: Jill Atkinson, Ph.D.
Student Name: Zaina Chowdhury
Student Email: 20zc10@queensu.ca
Dear Zaina Chowdhury:
I was sorry to read of the challenges you outlined in your letter of appeal and I have carefully considered your request to waive the Faculty ruling that you be Required to Withdraw for One Year. After reviewing your file, I have decided to grant your request. You may now resume your studies at Queen's University.
I have granted this appeal based on your strong academic plan and because you have been proactively participating in treatment with your health-care provider. Upon your return to studies, I suggest that you assess your progress in each of your courses in week 7 of the term so that you can drop any courses which you are not able to successfully manage before the week 8 drop deadline. Appeals for late drops are generally reserved for those who encounter unexpected extenuating circumstances after week 8.
As you continue in your course of study it is your responsibility to take steps for the successful completion of your program and maintain a GPA consistent with the requirements of your plan. These are some strategies that I strongly encourage you to consider:
Choose courses carefully. As you know, achieving a higher grade in a repeated course will improve your GPA. This course of action will help to ensure you will be in good academic standing and not at risk of being required to withdraw for three years.
Reflect on your program choice. Are you in the right plan for your interests and aptitudes?
Seek out the advice necessary to improve your academic performance. Academic counselling is available through an advisor in the Faculty of Arts and Science Student Services Office (main floor Dunning Hall, phone 613-533-2470) or through your Plan department.
Student Academic Success Services (SASS) https://sass.queensu.ca/ in Stauffer Library also provides a range of services, including workshops designed to improve study skills and develop strategies for meeting the demands of academic life.
The Student Wellness Services Centre https://www.queensu.ca/studentwellness/ located in Mitchell Hall, offers personal and 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.
Familiarize yourself with the Academic Consideration options which you can review at https://www.queensu.ca/artsci/accommodations.
Please read carefully the document which will follow this letter. It contains important information concerning your current academic standing. If you have any questions about the information, please contact the Faculty Office to schedule an appointment with an academic advisor.
Best of luck in your studies next year.
Yours sincerely,
Jill Atkinson, Ph.D.
Associate Dean (Academic)
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