Administration

Vice President
for Academic Affairs

Academic Appeals Procedures

1. Obtain the appropriate form from the Records office.
   1. For Academic Renewal, two forms are needed: "Academic Renewal Application" and "Request for Academic Appeal."
   2. For change of grade, lifting academic suspension/dismissal, or additional attempt for learning support, only the "Request for Academic Appeal" is needed.
2. Fill out the forms completely.
3. For change of grade, supporting documentation is required. The appeals committee will only hear appeals for grade changes from F or WF to W. If there is no supporting documentation, the appeal will not be heard.
4. If you are requesting Academic Renewal:
   
   1. Have you been absent from Darton at least 5 years?
   2. Did you complete all learning support requirements prior to the absence?
   3. Have you remained out of all University System schools during the absence from Darton?
   4. Have you been back at Darton for less than one calendar year?
      If you answered "no" to any of the above questions, you do not meet the criteria for academic renewal.
5. If you are requesting an additional attempt for a learning support class:
   
   1. Are you currently enrolled in the exit class for this area?
   2. Did you make IP during the previous of learning support in this area?
   3. Have you reached your final attempt in only one learning support area (Math, Reading, English)?
      If you answered "yes" to all of the above questions, you will be granted an additional attempt at your learning support class. Complete the required form and return it to the Records Office.
      If you answered "no" to question #2, complete the required form and return it to the Records Office. You will need to make an appointment to be heard by the Academic Appeals Committee. If you answered "no" to any question other than #2, you do not meet the criteria for an additional attempt for a learning support class.
      A letter of support from the instructor is strongly recommended.
6. Return the forms with any supporting documentation (including proof of extenuating circumstances) to the Records Office. ALL SUPPORTING DOCUMENTATION MUST ACCOMPANY THE ACADEMIC APPEAL FORMS. NO DOCUMENTATION WILL BE ACCEPTED LATER!
7. The Academic Appeals committee meets on registration day of each semester.