Disqualification Appeals applies to students that had exceptional circumstances outside of their control that affected their academics. To appeal you must write an appeal letter addressed to the Appeals Board Committee and submit any documentation you have available.
The deadline to appeal varies from semester to semester, but it is typically a few weeks after the semester ends. All disqualified students are emailed by the Academic Advising Office letting them know what the deadline is as well as options to attend a workshop and learn more about the process.
Appeal Letter:
The appeal letter should include three main components:
- The circumstances that have contributed to your academic performance, including how they affected your schoolwork.
- How circumstances have changed since you were disqualified, and the steps you have taken to resolve the difficulties in your academic or personal life.
- What your academic plan will be upon reinstatement to ensure success (i.e. services you will seek, study methods/actions you will follow, etc.).
It is crucial that students are detailed and have a clear plan in their letter to have a higher chance of getting the appeal approved.
Documentation:
The documentation you provide depends on your circumstance. Below is a list of some examples students have submitted in the past:
- If someone passed away can include memorial card/obituary card
- If you were in a car accident can include pictures of car crash
- If you or family member is sick can include doctor’s note
- If working a lot of hours due to financial hardship can include work schedule
You can still submit an appeal if you do not have any documentation
If your appeal gets denied we recommend going through our reinstatement process.