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4. Situational Demands

 Were you subject to extraordinary situational demands that prevented you from

succeeding?

If life events have placed you in an exceptional situation, such as the death of someone

close, accident, legal battle, family emergencies, etc., you should:

o be realistic about any long term effects you may experience from these extenuating

circumstances.

o be able to explain convincing how you have/intend to overcome any situational

demands that prevented you from succeeding and describe the resources you have

accessed. This is an essential component of any appeal to the Associate Dean

(Studies) to have a regulation to be waived.

D. Evaluating Success of the Academic Plan

You should use your academic plan both as a guide to success and as a tool to measure your

progress toward meeting your academic goals. As you learn more about yourself and about your

areas of interest and strength, you may need to make adjustments to your academic plan.

We encourage you to re-visit your plan periodically with an advisor or counsellor as a way to

keep on track and also to acknowledge your progress.

All academic plans submitted with an appeal to have a regulation waived will be reviewed by the

Associate Dean (Studies) at the end of the academic year, or probationary period, following your

return. You are expected to demonstrate accountability by following through on the particulars in

your academic plan.

Ultimately, however, we hope to see the academic success that your carefully crafted academic

plan has set out.

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