Deans of Student Development           Appeals and Recommendations

Requesting Semester Overload: If you wish to enroll in more than 18 credits during a fall or spring semester and more than 6 credits in a summer semester: You must be in good academic standing. A GPA of 3.0 or higher is usually required. Contact the Dean of Students or designee on the campus you primarily take your classes. Suspended and Seeking Readmittance: Students who have attempted 30 or more hours and have a cumulative GPA below 1.25 with a current GPA below 1.75 will be suspended for one semester. Either before or after completion of the suspended semester, students who want to appeal their suspension and reenter the College must: complete an Appeal for Reinstatement Form discuss the appeal with a counselor bring the completed Reinstatement Form and a printout of their grade history and placement scores with them for an appointment with a Dean of Student Development or designee. Recommendations from the Dean: Many times, the Dean has never met you, but still wants to write an appropriate recommendation to assist you with your transfer to another college or university. Information about you can help the Dean have a better idea of who you are - your interests, strengths and plans for the future. This will help in writing the recommendation letter. When submitting your transfer recommendation form, please provide us with the following information: Number of credits taken Any special work experience or internships Any involvement in college activities, clubs, etc. Any recognition for academic achievement e.g. honors courses, Phi Theta Kappa, scholarships etc. Any other information that would help the Dean in writing your recommendation. You may fax your request to the Dean or bring it to the Dean's office on your campus.