Undergraduate Academic Appeal

Academic setbacks are common, and the challenges may relate to how you have approached your academics (i.e. study skills, major choice) or could be rooted outside of academics (i.e. health, financial, family, etc.).

The purpose of Academic Suspension I, Academic Suspension II, or Academic Dismissal is to provide a pause in your enrollment at Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi in order to allow you time to address the challenges that impacted your academic success. Please review the Academic Standing Guidelines for detailed information on academic standing.

Undergraduate Academic Appeal

Under extraordinary circumstances, Academic Suspension I, Academic Suspension II, or Academic Dismissal is appeasable to the Scholastic Standing Appeals & Reinstatement Panel. Undergraduate students may appeal for reinstatement to probation status by submitting an Undergraduate Student Academic Appeal Form.

The Undergraduate Student Academic Appeal Form is an opportunity for you to provide information as to why you were unable to clear academic probation this semester, the actions you have taken to address the underlying factors that have impacted your academics and improve your GPA, and steps you would take if granted an additional semester to clear academic probation. 

Appeal Process & Deadlines

Appeals received within 5 days of the Appeals and Reinstatement Panel meeting will be reviewed using the “Current Student Appeal” process and deadlines.
Appeals received after the Appeals and Reinstatement Panel meeting will be reviewed by the Associate Vice President for Student Success. Decisions for reinstatement will be made and students will be notified within three (3) business days from the appeal submission.
Upon notification of reinstatement, students will be required to meet with their Academic Advisor to develop a course schedule and their Academic Success Coach to develop a success plan.
The deadline to appeal for Returning Students is two weeks prior to the start date for the term in which a student is appealing.
- For example, a student who is appealing to return in Fall 2023 would have to appeal no later than two weeks before the start of the Fall 2023 term.

Within three (3) business days after Final Grade Submissions, the Office of the University Registrar will email academic standing letters.
Students who receive an academic standing letter for Academic Suspension I, Academic Suspension II, or Academic Dismissal must submit the Undergraduate Student Academic Appeal Form BEFORE the deadline to appeal their academic standing status.
The Appeals and Reinstatement Panel will review all submissions and supporting documentation provided by the pane members.
Decisions for reinstatement will be made and students will be notified within three (3) business days of the Appeals and Reinstatement Panel meeting.
Upon notification of reinstatement, students will be required to meet with their Academic Advisor to develop a course schedule and their Academic Success Coach to develop a success plan.
Current Student Appeals will open on November 1st (Fall Terms) & April 1st (Spring Terms) respectively.

Which Appeal Form Should I complete?

The Current Student Appeal Form is intended for students who were enrolled in the most recent semester and placed on Suspension I or Suspension II and are appealing to return for the subsequent semester. Students placed on Academic Dismissal at the end of the most recent semester must sit out at least two years before appealing for reinstatement.

FAQs

The Undergraduate Student Academic Appeal Form should include:

Why you were unable to clear probation, including any exceptional circumstances outside of your control
Any pertinent issues you have not previously shared
Steps you have taken and will take to clear Academic Probation, including resources used
What you would do to clear Academic Probation if granted another term

A common question students ask regarding appeals is, “What are my chances?” or “How often do students get to continue on probation?”

Through the Appeals and Reinstatement Panel, each case is truly assessed individually. The chances of being suspended or dismissed are higher if your GPA is significantly below 2.0, if your grades have been on a downward trend, or if you are struggling significantly in your major direction without plans to change. Your submission is a chance to add your voice to the decision and carefully thought-out submissions have changed the way a decision might have otherwise gone. 

Academic Appeals