Getting started
If you’ve been academically dismissed, don’t panic. You can appeal this decision if you have a valid reason as outlined in the Academic Policies of HU's Catalog.
- Academic Catalog
- Make sure you have selected the appropriate Catalog from the dropdown menu at the top (undegraduate/graduate)
- Click on "Academic Policies" on the right-hand side
- Select "Academic Standing Policy"
How to appeal an academic dismissal
Here’s a simple guide to help you through the process. Incomplete or incorrect appeals will not be accepted!
What You Need to Do
- Know your deadline
- Check your notification from Records and Registration for the appeal deadline.
- Late submissions will not be accepted!
- Write your appeal letter
- Address your letter to the "Academic Appeals Committee."
- Include your name and student ID number.
- Explain what happened
- Describe the specific challenges that affected your grades.
- Appeals will only be considered for situations outside your control, like:
- A medical condition or injury.
- A family emergency or death.
- Military service.
- Major personal hardships.
- Show how things have improved
- Tell the committee what’s changed in your life to ensure the same issues won’t hold you back again.
- Plan for the future
- Outline how you’ll raise your GPA and succeed academically. If you’re not sure where to start, check out the Office of Student Success SharePoint site for guidance.
- Attach proof
- Provide supporting documents, such as a doctor’s note (if applicable, from a U.S. doctor), military orders, or other evidence.
- Submit everything in one file
- Combine all materials into one PDF and email it to StudentSuccess@HarrisburgU.edu
Follow these steps closely; mistakes or missing information may result in your appeal being rejected!