An appeal must include a complete explanation for the student's poor academic performance. To the extent possible, verifiable documentation should also be included. Appeals will be granted only in the most exceptional cases, and a student will be allowed to continue due to appeal only once prior to dismissal. Students who return on a successful appeal must meet the conditions specified by the Appeals Committee on Continuing Enrollment. Upon enrolling after suspension, a subsequent failure to meet the requirements for continued enrollment before clearing probation will result in dismissal from the University, and notice of dismissal will appear on the permanent record.
Dismissals are for one calendar year.
A student who has been dismissed may file a petition for readmission with the Appeals Committee on Continuing Enrollment after one calendar year. If this petition is denied, the student may file subsequent petitions for readmission after any intervening term of enrollment. Dismissed students who are readmitted and then again fail to meet the requirements for continuing enrollment will be dismissed and may not appeal to continue. This continuing enrollment appeals process is separate from the unsatisfactory academic progress appeal with Student Financial Aid. Students subject to suspension or dismissal must be allowed to continue enrollment before submitting a satisfactory academic progress appeal for financial aid eligibility.