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Academic Suspension Information

Criteria And Required Documentation For Filing For A Waiver Of Suspension Period On Second Or More Suspensions

Appeals For A Waiver Of Suspension Period Shall Not Be Considered Without The Following Documentaton:

1. Illness / Injury:

   1. A student must provide a signed letter on official stationery from the attending physician, licensed professional counselor, or psychiatrist stating:

      1. the beginning and ending dates of professional services

      2. that the student is ready to assume academic responsibilities

      3. that the effects of the illness/injury no longer pose a threat to satisfactory academic progress

   2. A typed letter from the student stating:

      1. readiness to assume responsibility for satisfactory academic progress

      2. a request for a waiver of suspension period

2. Death Of A Close Family Member:

   1. The student must provide one of the following:

      1. copy of death certificate

      2. obituary

      3. letter from attending clergy

   2. A typed letter from the student requesting a waiver of suspension period

3. Natural Disaster / Traumatic Event*
   
   A typed letter from the student stating:

   1. the extenuating circumstances involved

   2. an explanation of the undue hardships caused by the disaster/national defense/traumatic event

   3. an explanation of why the conditions no longer pose a threat to satisfactory academic performance and a readiness to assume responsibility for satisfactory academic progress

   4. a request for a waiver of suspension period

   *Other Traumatic Event - means circumstances of a serious nature, over which the student had no control.

4. National Defense

   1. Copy of military orders

   2. A typed letter from the student requesting a waiver of suspension period