Academic Consideration

This page aims to inform students and instructors/staff about the Academic Consideration process and how it can assist students in completing academic requirements when experiencing extenuating circumstances in the Faculty of Arts and Science.

If this does not apply to you, please see the “Who qualifies for Academic Consideration in the Faculty of Arts and Science?” question below for information on where to access resources for your specific Faculty.

Please also review our video and/or the information below before submitting your request. 

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Important Information

  • Students with a cold/flu/Covid should stay home and NOT visit Student Wellness Services (SWS) unless extremely unwell and treatment is required. To submit a request for this reason, please either use the short-term attestation process (see ‘Applying for Academic Consideration’) or attend an online clinic (see ‘supporting documentation’ section).
  • Students impacted by political unrest are encouraged to apply for Academic Consideration. If you would like to speak with a member of our team, please email asc.consideration@queensu.ca. 
  • The Faculty Office DOES NOT recommend writing exams/tests/quizzes or handing in assignments when experiencing an extenuating circumstance, beyond your control, that is impacting your academic ability. Please submit a Request for Academic Consideration as soon as the need arises.
  • If you would like to speak to one of the Consideration team please join us during our Zoom office hours: Monday, Wednesday, and Friday from 2:00-3:00pm on a drop-in basis. Issues signing into the zoom meeting? See "Who Do I Contact" section below for directions.