Academic Dismissal is the end result of a pattern of multiple semesters of grades below the university’s standards for Good Standing (2.00 or higher GPA). Academic Dismissal only occurs after you have been warned about your academic performance through being placed on Academic Probation.
- Personal or family emergency;
- Unanticipated, serious physical health difficulty (excluding chronic conditions—students are responsible for properly balancing work with known chronic conditions);
- Serious mental health difficulty; or
- Issues pertaining to a recently diagnosed disability or other disability-related extenuating concerns.
Dismissal appeals are reviewed by the Appeals Committee, which serves as a standing subcommittee of the Undergraduate Council. Comprised of faculty, staff, and students, this committee is charged by the council to represent the highest level of shared governance with authority over most undergraduate academic appellate matters. An opinion rendered by the Appeals Committee is considered to be a fair, thorough, and final. Academic dismissal is the end result of a pattern of multiple semesters of grades below the university’s standards for Good Standing (2.00 or higher GPA). Academic dismissal only occurs after you have been warned about your academic performance through being placed on Academic Probation.
The deadlines for dismissal appeals have passed. Late appeals will not be accepted.
- To return for Summer 2022,
- Thursday, June 2nd by 11:59 pm (Midnight, Eastern)
- To return for Fall 2022,
- Friday, June 24th by 11:59 pm (Midnight, Eastern)
If you would like to preview the Appeal Form before beginning, click this link. (This PDF is for viewing only. In order to appeal, you must submit the online form via the link above.)
- To return for Summer 2022: Dismissal Appeals are due no later than Thursday, June 2 by 11:59pm (midnight, eastern time).
- To return for Fall 2022: Dismissal Appeals are due no later than Friday, June 24 by 11:59 pm (midnight, eastern time).
- Appeals must be submitted by the appropriate deadline listed above. Late appeals will not be accepted.
- Complete a minimum of 12 semester credits of academic coursework with at least a 2.50 cumulative grade point average from accredited institution(s) of higher education;
- Meet with the Undergraduate Council Appeals Committee to present evidence that you are capable of performing at the level required to meet university academic standards and can complete all degree requirements within a reasonable length of time; and
- Contact the Academic Success Center at 865-974-6641 two semesters prior to your proposed date of return, to discuss the timing for the appeals committee meeting.