what to watch for

Monday, May 16 - Friday, May 27
Plan selection period

Friday, May 20
Last date to drop Summer Term classes (May-July/12W sessions) without financial penalty

Monday, May 23
Victoria Day (University Closed. No classes held)

Wednesday, June 1
Last date for Queen’s students to apply for admission to a Dual Degree program for Fall Term

Friday, June 3
Last date to drop Summer Term classes (May-June/6W1) without academic penalty
what's happening in FAS
  • Academic consideration for extenuating circumstances
  • Academic standing annual review
  • Medial renamed to Joint Honours
  • Queen’s Global Summer info session
  • #ICYMI
ACADEMIC CONSIDERATION FOR EXTENUATING CIRCUMSTANCES

Academic Consideration for Extenuating Circumstances
The Academic Consideration Request Portal is now open for the Spring/Summer 2022 academic terms.
 
Summer 2022 Academic Consideration Request Types:

Short-Term Requests for Academic Consideration for Extenuating Circumstances.
  • Up to three days (without supporting documentation). This option can only be used once per term and is not available for exams/deferred exams.
  • NEW: Up to five days (supporting documentation required). Please note that all requests submitted under the “up to three days” option can be extended until up to five days provided that supporting documentation which clearly supports the requested timeline is uploaded to the request.
Long-Term Requests for Academic Consideration for Extenuating Circumstances (up to 12 weeks). Supporting documentation is required for this request type and must support the timeline that you are requesting.
  • Should you require beyond 12 weeks of academic consideration, your circumstance is considered ongoing and cannot be granted. Students who need additional support beyond this timeline should reach out to Queen’s Student Accessibility Services (QSAS) to secure academic accommodation. Please follow the instructions on the New Students to QSAS website for information about registering for their service and speaking with a QSAS Advisor remotely.

Please note that our Zoom Office Hours will be closed for the Summer 2022 term, from May 21 to September 13, 2022. If you require support during this time, please contact the Academic Consideration Team at asc.consideration@queensu.ca. We encourage you to review the Academic Consideration for Extenuating Circumstances website as well as the COVID-19 Related Absence Reference Guide prior to contacting the Academic Consideration Team for a more timely reply. Responses can take up to 48 business hours to be received.
ACADEMIC STANDING ANNUAL REVIEW

The Faculty Office is currently in the process of assessing student records for the 2021/2022 year to determine academic standing. Students are expected to maintain a cumulative GPA of 1.60 or above to remain in good academic standing.  

Students who do not achieve this may receive an academic sanction such as being placed on academic probation or being required to withdraw. Some of you may see a ruling appear on your transcripts this week; however, these rulings may change while our review is still underway. Please wait until you receive a letter via SOLUS on Wednesday, May 25 to receive confirmation of your academic standing before contacting our office to book advising appointments. Students who are in good academic standing will not receive a notification, only those not in good standing or at risk of not meeting requirements to graduate will receive a letter via SOLUS. 

For more information about your GPA and Academic Standing, please visit our GPA Information and Repair webpage.
MEDIAL RENAMED TO JOINT HONOURS

The Faculty is excited to announce the official renaming of the Medial which, following the awarding of Spring 2022 degrees, will officially be known as the Joint Honours. This terminology is more reflective of the degree plan and is more widely understood in the Canadian university landscape.

The Spring Class of 2022 will be the last to graduate with medials. Students currently or subsequently registered in medial plans will have their records updated to Joint Honours automatically.

Read more about the renaming in the news story: Read more about the renaming in the news story: FAS renames medial degree plan to Joint Honours.
QUEEN'S GLOBAL SUMMER 2022 - INFORMATION SESSION TOMORROW

Informed by the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), Queen’s Global Summer is a mix of for-credit courses, workshops, retreats, cultural events, and lectures based on issues of global significance, from gender equality to sustainable communities and more. The program takes place over six weeks, beginning Saturday, July 4.
 
Interested in learning more? Join an Information Session on Thursday, May 19, from 4:00 - 5:00 pm to find out more about our academic courses, workshops, events, and opportunities and to have all your questions answered.
 
 
If you can’t join an info session and have questions about the program, please contact Jenn Lucas, Queen’s Global Summer Program Manager, at artsci.qgs@queensu.ca.
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