Appeal of Academic Suspension

Students suspended from the University for academic reasons have a right to appeal their suspension. The following appeals process is recommended.

1. The Appeals Board will be made up of a faculty member from each college and the directors of Academic Advising and Career Development and Academic Success.
2. Students are expected to submit their appeal in writing before the Board considers the appeal. Students have the option of also submitting a written letter of support from any university official.

Students who are successful in their appeal:

1. Students will be required to receive at least a minimum grade point average of 2.0, but the Board may also require that the students receive a higher grade point average. Students who do not receive the designated grade point average will again be suspended for two consecutive semesters, summer term does not count as a semester.

Recommendations for students who are successful in their appeal:

1. Enroll in no more than the number of credit hours recommended by the Appeals Board.
2. Normally full-time students will repeat at least 6 credit hours of coursework with previously recorded grades of "D," "D-," or "F." Part-time students normally will repeat at least 3 credit hours of coursework with previously recorded grades of "D," "D-," or "F."  The final decision about which and how many courses should be repeated during the student's period of probation rests with the Appeals Board.
3. Meet with their academic advisor to discuss an academic recovery plan.