Petition Letter
Dear Dean Lemieux,
I am writing to respectfully petition for consideration to enroll in my final required course, KNPE 449, in order to complete the remaining requirements for graduation.
The basis of my petition is an extenuating academic circumstance beyond my control that arose during the course registration period. Specifically, there was a misunderstanding between my academic advisor and myself regarding my eligibility and the appropriate scheduling for enrollment in this course. As a result of this miscommunication, we weren’t able to find a solution for that would fulfill my degree requirements. By the time this misunderstanding was clarified and we were fully aligned, the add/drop deadline had unfortunately passed, preventing me from registering despite my intention and readiness to do so.
This situation directly affected my academic progression, as KNPE 449 represents my final outstanding requirement for degree completion. Had the misunderstanding not occurred, I would have enrolled within the permitted registration window. While the duration of this issue was brief, its impact has been significant.
Since identifying this issue, I have taken immediate and proactive steps to ensure that enrollment at this stage would not compromise my academic performance or the integrity of the course. I contacted the course professor directly, and we have discussed my situation in detail. Together, we have established a clear academic plan that would allow me to catch up on the first two lectures that were missed and remain fully on track with the course moving forward. The professor is aware of my circumstances and has indicated that, with this plan in place, successful integration into the course is feasible.
In order to ensure that I can fully prioritize and commit the necessary time and attention to KNPE 449, I am also requesting permission to drop CLST 210. CLST 210 is an additional elective and is not required for my degree completion. Dropping this course would allow me to create the appropriate academic space to focus on my final required courses and complete them to the standard expected.
Additionally, there is a perceived scheduling conflict with my 8:30 a.m. NSCI course that contributed to concerns about enrollment. However, this conflict does not reflect the actual structure of that course, as Dr. Dumont does not utilize that scheduled time for teaching and only uses the 4:30 time on Wednesday. As such, there is no true overlap that would interfere with my attendance or participation in KNPE 449.
I have consistently demonstrated strong academic commitment throughout my program and am confident in my ability to complete this final requirement successfully. Enrollment would allow me to graduate as planned and conclude my degree in good standing.
Thank you very much for your time and thoughtful consideration of my petition. I sincerely appreciate the opportunity to have my request reviewed and would be happy to provide any additional information or documentation if required.
Thank you again,
Jaxen Reid
20229553
Bsc Kinesiology
19sjr8@queensu.ca
I am writing to respectfully petition for consideration to enroll in my final required course, KNPE 449, in order to complete the remaining requirements for graduation.
The basis of my petition is an extenuating academic circumstance beyond my control that arose during the course registration period. Specifically, there was a misunderstanding between my academic advisor and myself regarding my eligibility and the appropriate scheduling for enrollment in this course. As a result of this miscommunication, we weren’t able to find a solution for that would fulfill my degree requirements. By the time this misunderstanding was clarified and we were fully aligned, the add/drop deadline had unfortunately passed, preventing me from registering despite my intention and readiness to do so.
This situation directly affected my academic progression, as KNPE 449 represents my final outstanding requirement for degree completion. Had the misunderstanding not occurred, I would have enrolled within the permitted registration window. While the duration of this issue was brief, its impact has been significant.
Since identifying this issue, I have taken immediate and proactive steps to ensure that enrollment at this stage would not compromise my academic performance or the integrity of the course. I contacted the course professor directly, and we have discussed my situation in detail. Together, we have established a clear academic plan that would allow me to catch up on the first two lectures that were missed and remain fully on track with the course moving forward. The professor is aware of my circumstances and has indicated that, with this plan in place, successful integration into the course is feasible.
In order to ensure that I can fully prioritize and commit the necessary time and attention to KNPE 449, I am also requesting permission to drop CLST 210. CLST 210 is an additional elective and is not required for my degree completion. Dropping this course would allow me to create the appropriate academic space to focus on my final required courses and complete them to the standard expected.
Additionally, there is a perceived scheduling conflict with my 8:30 a.m. NSCI course that contributed to concerns about enrollment. However, this conflict does not reflect the actual structure of that course, as Dr. Dumont does not utilize that scheduled time for teaching and only uses the 4:30 time on Wednesday. As such, there is no true overlap that would interfere with my attendance or participation in KNPE 449.
I have consistently demonstrated strong academic commitment throughout my program and am confident in my ability to complete this final requirement successfully. Enrollment would allow me to graduate as planned and conclude my degree in good standing.
Thank you very much for your time and thoughtful consideration of my petition. I sincerely appreciate the opportunity to have my request reviewed and would be happy to provide any additional information or documentation if required.
Thank you again,
Jaxen Reid
20229553
Bsc Kinesiology
19sjr8@queensu.ca