I. Appeal of Dismissal from the University

  • Appeal of Removal from a Major, Minor, or Area of Specialization 1. A student may appeal his/her removal from a major, minor, or area of specialization according to procedures established by the academic unit.
  • from a student’s academic record only if a proven error in the recorded grade or a grade which has been subsequently changed allows him/her to meet minimum academic standards.
  • Exceptions to the above policies can be made at the discretion of the Academic Appeals Committee for exceptionally meritorious cases.
  • A student may appeal his/her dismissal under regulation XXI.D.1 if documented circumstances beyond the student’s control can be proven to have caused the unacceptable academic performance, and that situation is corrected. Exception: appeal of a dismissal after reinstatement is not allowed.
  • If the student’s appeal is granted, the student will be required to abide by an academic contract to be developed in consultation with the student’s advisor and the chairperson of the department/division in which the student is majoring. Also, if re-admission is granted, the student will be placed on probation.
  • A student who has been re-admitted after dismissal and who fails to meet the conditions of his/her reinstatement may be dismissed from the University without appeal.
  • A student who has been re-admitted after dismissal and who becomes liable for suspension at any time, will not be suspended, but will be dismissed from the University without appeal.
  • Exceptions to the above policies can be made at the discretion of the Academic Appeals Committee for exceptionally meritorious cases.
  • After two years, a dismissed student may appeal in writing to the Academic Appeals Committee for re-admission to the University. The student’s appeal must include a letter of support from the chairperson of the department/division or the dean of the college/school in which the student was majoring. Also, a letter of support must be submitted from either a faculty member or the student’s former advisor.
  • 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 (see XXI.E) 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.

XXIII. 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 problems of a personal nature) 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 placed on probation.
  • If a student is suspended after having been granted a petition for academic bankruptcy, he/she will be dismissed from the University.
  • A student cannot declare academic bankruptcy more than once.

XXIV. Policy on ACT and SAT Scores

  • A. All full-time degree-seeking students admitted

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