Academic Dismissal Appeal Process

Students have the right to appeal a dismissal by means of a hearing before the appropriate Review Board. Such requests must be filed within seven (7) business days of the date of the dismissal notice.

In order to appeal a dismissal, a student must submit an online Form 180, Request for an Academic Hearing found on the web site. Also recommended is a dated letter to the Board that contains:

• full name
• explanation of academic performance (please note that valid reasons for an appeal are as follows: access to course or course resources or other circumstances that caused extraordinary impediment to student performance)
• attach supporting documentation, if necessary (only documentation submitted with this form will be accepted for the appeal; later submissions will not be accepted)

The student will be contacted to schedule a time to appear before the Board. If possible, the student should make arrangements to attend the meeting. The Board will recommend a course of action to the Dean who may either accept or reject the Board’s recommendation. The Dean’s decision is final.

Should a student be dismissed for a second time then that dismissal is final with no option to appeal unless there has been an alleged violation of the student’s right to due process in grading or course participation or breach of published university policies or procedures.

Students should address any questions to:

University of Dallas, Satish & Yasmin Gupta College of Business

Attn: Academic Review Board

1845 East Northgate Drive

Irving, Texas 75062

Phone: 972-721-5004