KENTUCKY STATE UNIVERSITY POLICIES AND PROCEDURES

CHALLENGE EXAMINATION

1. Policy

Appeal of Removal from a Major, Minor, or Area of Specialization - A student may appeal his/her removal from a major, minor, or area of specialization according to procedures established by the academic unit.

A student may appeal removal from a major, minor, or area of specialization and request a fourth attempt in such a course if his/her cumulative grade-point average is 2.0 or better and his/her cumulative grade point average in the major, minor, or area of specialization is 2.5 or better.

If a student has unsuccessfully appealed removal from a major, minor, or area of specialization and if the student has a cumulative grade-point average of 2.0 or better, he/she must be allowed to major in or pursue some other discipline at Kentucky State University.

Academic Bankruptcy

In certain situations, a student may apply to declare academic bankruptcy. In such cases, the student's academic record for the term(s) specified will be stricken. The bankruptcy policy is subject to the following:

• Only a student who has been readmitted to Kentucky State University after an interruption of two or more years is eligible to declare academic bankruptcy.
• The student must file a written petition for academic bankruptcy to the Academic Appeals Committee presenting a strong case for supporting the approval of the petition. Reasons for the request (I.e., financial problems, illness, or personal problems) should be cited.
• The student’s entire academic record (all courses) for the stipulated period will have a notation of the bankruptcy action appearing on the transcript.
• A student who was on suspension at the time of last attendance and is granted academic bankruptcy and re-admitted to the University will be