Appeals

Reconsiderations are sometimes granted when the student submits a written request to the Provost. Such a request must be received in the Office of the Provost within ten working days following the date on the University's letter to the student giving notice of dismissal. Requests are considered by the Provost or the Committee on Standards and Degrees and notice of the outcome is mailed to the student within two weeks following receipt of the appeal. The Provost or the committee may reverse a prior academic dismissal action only when the student presents evidence of:

• Persistent debilitating illness
• Unanticipated personal or family hardship
• Successful management of the illness or hardship in a way that it is unlikely to interfere further with the student’s progress.

Failure to update mailing addresses with the Registrar’s office and/or allegations of missed/lost mails are not valid reasons for reconsideration. Students who are unable to meet deadlines for reconsideration requests, due to failure to provide a current address to the University Registrar have forfeited their eligibility for reconsideration from dismissal or from any other obligations of the University that involves notification requiring addresses or phone numbers.