Questions about Getting Exceptions to Queen's Regulations
I want to satisfy my Computing degree requirements in some non-standard way (for example, course substitutions or exemptions). How I do to get permission?Discuss the situation with the Chair of Undergraduate Studies. If the Chair approves, he or she will send you an e-mail memo, with a copy to the Undegraduate Assistant, which records the decision.
What does it mean when a CISC course is "full"? How do I petition to get in anyway?
Enrolment is limited in some courses due to special conditions, such as limited laboratory resources or classroom size. If you are not admitted to a course, the instructor may be willing to place your name on a waiting list.
There are no enrolment limits on core CISC courses, provided a classroom large enough is available.
Can I drop a course after the official drop date?
The School of Computing cannot authorise late withdrawal from courses. You can appeal to the Board of Studies for permission to drop the course. Contact the Arts and Science Office for more information. Your professor may be willing to write a supporting letter.
Can I take two courses that meet at the same time?
We don't recommend this, in fact we advise against it. However, we will not prohibit you from taking courses that have a scheduling conflict. It is your responsibility to make sure that you catch up on everything that is covered in the lectures you miss.
Is it possible to complete the last year of an honours program at another university? I have personal reasons for wanting to do this.
Queen's has quite a strong policy that the last year of an Honours program should be completed at Queen's. We know of only one exception in the past 17 years.