Students placed on Academic Suspension/Dismissal from the University for failure to meet academic progress may appeal this action by preparing a typed, well-written narrative explaining their circumstances and detailing the specific actions they will take to improve their academic performance.
The Appeal Process
To appeal for academic reinstatement, complete the following form and return it to the Student Business Center along with any documentation that may support your case.
Deadlines for Appeal:
- Fall: July 1
- Spring: November 1
- Summer: March 1
Appeal for Academic Reinstatement (PDF)
Documentation may include, but is not limited to:
- Student Letter explaining desired outcome (required)
- Documentation of circumstance (if any)
- Medical Records/Report (must include specific treatment dates)
- Police Records (must include date of incident)
- Military Orders (including date of deployment)
- Obituary or Funeral Program
- Support Letter
If you have questions, contact the Student Business Center: sbc@shawnee.edu or (740) 351-4734.
Academic Appeals Committee
The Academic Appeals Committee is the final arbiter in the academic appeals process and the decision of the committee is final.
Voting members
- Associate Provost
- Dean of the College of Arts and Sciences
- Dean of the College of Business and Engineering Technology
- Dean of the College of Health and Human Services
- Dean of Students
- Two representatives from the College of Arts and Sciences
(School Director of Department Chair) - Two representatives from the College of Business and Engineering Technology
(School Director of Department Chair) - Two representatives from the College of Health and Human Services
(School Director of Department Chair) - Representatives from the Office of Disability Services
- Representative from the Student Success Center
Non-voting members
- Registrar
- Assistant Registrar