Undergraduate Academic Appeal

Academic setbacks are common and may be related to academic challenges—such as study skills or major selection—or personal circumstances, including health, financial, or family issues. The purposes of Academic Suspension I, Academic Suspension II, and Academic Dismissal are to provide a pause in your enrollment at Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi, allowing you time to address these challenges and prepare for future academic success. Please review the Academic Standing Guidelines for detailed information on academic probation, suspension, and dismissal.

Undergraduate Academic Appeal

Under extraordinary circumstances, Academic Suspension I, Academic Suspension II, and Academic Dismissal may be appealed to the Scholastic Standing Appeals & Reinstatement Panel. Undergraduate students may appeal for reinstatement to probation status.

Fall 2026 Enrollment Appeal Deadline:

The Undergraduate Academic Appeal deadline for Fall 2026 enrollment is July 15, 2026. Appeals will be reviewed by committee after July 17, and students will be notified of decisions prior to August 1, 2026.

Final grades posted: After final grades are posted, the Office of the University Registrar will email academic standing notifications to affected students.
Submit your appeal: Complete the appropriate appeal form (Academic Suspension Appeal or Academic Dismissal Appeal) by the published deadline for submission.
Review: Appeals will be reviewed by the Scholastic Standing Appeals & Reinstatement Panel prior to the start of the upcoming term.
Notification: Appeal decisions will be communicated to students after a decision has been made, but before the upcoming term begins.
If reinstated: Students must meet with their Academic Advisor to develop a course schedule before registering for classes, and meet with their Academic Success Coach throughout the semester.

Which Appeal Form Should I complete?

Complete this form if:

You have been placed on Academic Suspension I or Academic Suspension II—whether you are appealing immediately after being suspended, or after sitting out a semester and wish to return early from Suspension II.

Who Should Use This Form?

Current students who were enrolled in the most recent semester and have been suspended (Suspension I or II) and wish to appeal for the next semester.
Returning students who were previously suspended (Suspension II), have missed at least one semester, and are appealing for early readmission.

Who Should Use This Form?

Students who were dismissed from the university (third suspension) and are seeking re-admission after sitting out the required period of time may complete an Academic Dismissal Appeal Form for consideration.

Students placed on Academic Dismissal at the end of the most recent semester must sit out at least two years before appealing for reinstatement.

What Is NOT Appropriate for This Appeal Process

Appeals by graduate students regarding graduate dismissal.
Academic grievances concerning individual course grades (see the Academic Catalog for the Grade Appeal process).
Appeals related to Financial Aid Satisfactory Academic Progress (SAP).

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