Academic Dismissal Appeal Guidelines

All students on their second consecutive semester of probation who wish to return to CSU the following semester are urged to submit an academic dismissal appeal.

  • Academic dismissal appeals are considered by the Committee on Scholastic Standards, a faculty committee representing the University’s eight colleges and the Library.
  • Appeals are considered in a special meeting of the Committee which is scheduled at least seven days before the beginning of the following semester.

 

Important!

  • Appeals must be submitted online and should include a well-written personal statement,  supporting documentation and a detailed plan of action for improving academic status
  • In your written statement, you need to identify the reasons why your academic performance has fallen below expectations and your plan must address the steps you have taken to address and correct any situations which have contributed to poor performance

 

If an academic dismissal appeal is granted, you will be permitted to register for one additional semester as a degree-seeking student. If your cumulative GPA remains below 2.0 at the end of that semester, you will be dismissed.

Suggestions for successful dismissal appeals

  • Write clearly and use good punctuation and grammar. Remember, faculty will be reading the dismissal appeals and are negatively influenced by poor writing ability. Your case will be strengthened if you express yourself well. Use spell check.
  • If you plan to take advantage of the university’s “repeat/delete” policy to improve your GPA, be sure to mention that in your appeal.
  • If you are making any lifestyle, job, or major changes which will help to get you back on track, you should discuss this in your appeal.
  • Try to avoid blaming others for your poor grades. Faculty are generally not sympathetic to appeals from students who do not take personal responsibility for their actions.
  • Include all pertinent professional or medical documentation that supports your appeal. You may also submit letters of support from advisors, counselors or faculty.
  • Research and develop a strong plan of action that utilizes the University’s resources for assisting students in academic difficulty.