Submit an Academic Petition or Appeal

Appeal Number: 9182
Decision Date: June 2, 2022
Associate Dean: Jenn Stephenson, Ph.D.
Student Name: Sophie Rees
Student Email: 16sdr2@queensu.ca

Course: CHEM 213
Term: Fall
Year: 2021
Category: Drop a course after the academic deadline

Course: CHEM 212
Term: Fall
Year: 2021
Category: Drop a course after the academic deadline

Course: CHEM 211
Term: Fall
Year: 2021
Category: Drop a course after the academic deadline


Dear Sophie:

I am sorry to have read in your letter of appeal the circumstances you outlined, and I have carefully considered your request to drop CHEM 211, CHEM 212 and CHEM 213 (F 2021) past the academic deadline. After reviewing your file, I have decided to grant your request.

I have granted this appeal based on??the severity of your circumstances and the documentation provided which notes that you sought out the appropriate supports and services to help you manage the impacts of the incident described, and that you will continue to work with Ms. Lotan as needed.

Going forward, a good practise for all students is to carefully evaluate your progress in each of your courses prior to the week 8 drop deadline and if you have fallen behind or you are not performing in courses to your satisfaction, you should drop courses by the drop deadline.

Another tool to manage your academics in addition to dropping a course by the drop date deadline is our Academic Consideration protocol. A student can request short term consideration if they need more time to complete an assignment or had to miss a class due to documented extenuating circumstances. Here is the link for information about that process:

https://www.queensu.ca/artsci/undergrad-students/academic-consideration-for-students

Sophie, I strongly encourage you continue to work with your support network and to proactively manage the impact of the situation on your academics. If this becomes a chronic concern, please talk to Ms. Lotan about the possibility of registering with QSAS. A QSAS??Advisor??can help put into place appropriate accommodations to help you manage the impact of your health on your 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.

Sincerely,


Jenn Stephenson, Ph.D.
Associate Dean (Academic) 20059778Rees