Academic Dismissal is incurred if the cumulative GPA falls to 2.50 or below after twelve credits of graduate coursework or when the academic record shows a failure to progress towards degree completion. Academic Dismissal may also be the consequence of an Academic Integrity violation (see Graduate Academic Integrity Policy) or it may be the course of action recommended as a result of a Professional Competence or Professional Disposition Review.
Dismissals are noted on the transcript and result in the student being deregistered, removed from their academic program of study, and withdrawn from the college. This action also means that the student cannot matriculate into another graduate program at SUNY New Paltz. Important note for F1 or J1 international students: The International Student Programs office will advise you regarding the impact on your visa status and options.
Informal Efforts at Resolution
In many situations, an academic issue may be resolved through informal efforts and no appeal will be necessary.
For Academic Dismissal, this means that the Student must alert the Office of Graduate, Professional & Interdisciplinary Studies that they are asking to have the Academic Dismissal reviewed. To schedule an appointment: contact Emily Russo to set up a meeting with Assistant Dean Vika Shock.
Formal Efforts at Resolution
Before you begin your appeal, make sure you have:
- received formal, written notice of your dismissal from Graduate, Professional & Interdisciplinary Studies, and
- scheduled a meeting to informally discuss your appeal.
Documentation
The burden of proof is always on the student. Therefore, the student must substantiate the grievance. Retention of all documentation relevant to the appeal is strongly recommended. This may include course and/or fieldwork/internship/clinical materials such as syllabi, tests, papers, evaluations, and assessments as well as emails and other communications related to the situation that has resulted in dismissal.
Appeal Format
Before you begin your appeal, make sure you have:
- Documented proof of meeting with Graduate Studies
- Written appeal request explicating the reason(s) why the academic decision should be reconsidered.
- Any supporting or additional documentation may be compiled into a single pdf.
Questions?
Contact gradappeals@newpaltz.edu with questions about the process.
Ready to begin?
Click the section below to begin your formal appeal:
Confidentiality
All individuals involved with an academic appeal are required to maintain the confidentiality of the proceedings and of all materials presented.
