Undergraduate Academic Appeals Panel

UAAP 002

Texas A&M University

Undergraduate Academic Appeals Panel

Preliminary Questionnaire

Academic Suspension or Blocked Enrollment

Student Name: Date:

UIN: Major:

Local Address:

Telephone number:

e-mail address:

Reason for appeal of academic suspension or blocked enrollment:

Have you been blocked from enrollment in your college major? _____

Have you been blocked from enrollment in your college? ____

Have you been suspended from TexasA&MUniversity for academic reasons? ____

Have you been on academic probation? ____ (note: some colleges do not offer academic probation for scholastic deficiencies)

What were the terms of your probation?

If you were on probation, did you meet the terms of your probation? ____

What is your present grade point average? ______

What is your grade point average in your major? ______

Have you sought to improve your grade point average through the first year grade exclusion policy? ____

Is the basis for this appeal the same asyour appeal to the dean (or his or her designee)? ____

If the answer to the previous question is “no”, please explain the reason for a change in the basis for this appeal.

Acknowledgement of Understanding of the Undergraduate Academic Appeals Process

I have read and understand the procedures for academic appeals as outlined in Part 57 of the Texas A&M University Student Rules. I further understand that this Preliminary Questionnaire and all pertinent documentation must be filed within one semester after the decision being appealed was made. The act of filing this Preliminary Questionnaire is construed as authorizing all panel members to have full access to all records, including academic, civil and medical records that may have a bearing on deliberations. I also understand that my failure to appear at the deliberations without justifiable cause shall terminate my right to appeal.

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Provide a statement indicating the basis for the academic appeal and list the evidence that you will present to support your appeal. Note: all evidence and supporting documents and short statements from any witnesses must be attached to this Preliminary Questionnaire. Documents not included in this request for a grade appeal may not be admitted into evidence during the deliberations of the Undergraduate Academic Appeals Panel. Contact information for all witnesses must be included as a part of their written statements.

Members of the Undergraduate Academic Appeals Panel may question the student, department head, dean (or his or her designee) and witnesses during the proceedings. An audio recording of the statements, questions and answers will be made during the open session of the Undergraduate Academic Appeals Panel proceedings.

Please note that the burden of proof shall be upon the student. The judgment made by the Undergraduate Academic Appeals Panel will be made based on the preponderance of evidence. The dean (or his or her designee) will be invited to be present during the proceedings.

Acknowledgement of Right to be Represented by Counsel

_____I understand that I have the right to be represented by counsel, but I do not plan to have legal representation at the meeting of the Undergraduate Academic Appeals Panel.

_____ I plan to have legal representation at the meeting of the Undergraduate Academic Appeals Panel. I will be responsible for arranging for his/her attendance and for his/her compensation. Please provide name and address for this person:

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