Student Academic Appeal Procedures Readmissions
In attempting to resolve any student grievance regarding grades or evaluations, it is the obligation of the student first to make a serious effort to resolve the matter with the faculty member with whom the grievance originated. Individual faculty members retain primary responsibility for assigning grades and evaluations. The faculty member's judgment is final unless compelling evidence shows discrimination, differential treatment, or factual mistake. If evidence warrants appeal, the student may pursue the matter further by directing a letter to the Dean. The letter should state the problem; state why the student concludes fair treatment was not received; and provide a description of any evidence that would substantiate the claim. The President's Office shall constitute the final step in the appeal process.
After one semester, a student who has been dismissed may reapply for admission and must present evidence of reasonable expectation to succeed in graduate study. A student dismissed a second time may reapply after one full academic year. No student may reapply after three dismissals for academic deficiencies.
A former graduate student must notify the Graduate Studies Office of the intention to return to study at the University. A student who has not attended the University for two or more terms or who wishes to pursue a different major upon returning must report to the Admissions Office and complete an application update. Notification of attendance at other institutions must be provided and transcripts from all other institutions must be submitted.
Any student who is not eligible to return immediately to a former institution is not eligible to enroll at the University. Any student who is dismissed from one program at the University is not eligible for admission to any other program except as allowed by the time constraints given above.
A student who is dismissed for disciplinary reasons from another institution will not be readmitted at the University.