It’s important to talk with your academic advisor and family if you’ve been dismissed from the university. Your advisor can help you evaluate your academic standing and identify the steps to be either reinstated at UB, or transfer to another institution. Your family can assist you with planning decisions.
The criteria for dismissal from the university can be found in the Academic Standards Review (Academic Dismissal) section of the Undergraduate Catalog.
All dismissed students have the right to appeal their dismissal. Sometimes it is in a student’s best interest to leave higher education for a year or more to address any personal distractions. There can also be important reasons for a student to pursue an immediate return to UB.
You may also need to file a request for an Academic Withdrawal from coursework. You should discuss this possibility with your advisor.
You must discuss your situation with your academic advisor who will evaluate your appeal strength. Be prepared to discuss all the circumstances that contributed to the dismissal, and whether or not these factors can be managed to justify an immediate return to the university.
A formal appeal of your dismissal must include the following components. Your advisor will help you prepare them.
1. An Undergraduate Dismissal Appeal Form (pdf) – Your advisor’s signature is required on this form when your appeal is submitted.
2. A Personal Statement – The statement should briefly describe the circumstances that led to the dismissal, and then outline your plan for improved academic performance in subsequent academic semesters.
3. Documentation – Provide written documentation of any personal circumstances that were factors in your dismissal.
4. An Academic Plan Worksheet (xls) – You must fill this plan out with the help of your advisor. Course registration listed on the worksheet should match current registration. We recognize that this is not always possible due to course availability at the time the plan is made, but the schedule should closely resemble the plan.
You should discuss the possibility of taking UB summer courses with your advisor. Courses taken elsewhere will not improve your UB grade point average-only UB grades will help you reduce your quality point deficit. Any summer grades earned at UB could impact the outcome of your dismissal appeal.
You have the right to complete any courses with a grade of Incomplete. Positive grades that replace grades of “I” may impact the outcome of your dismissal appeal.
The deadline for filing a dismissal appeal is June 26, 2009. You may need several appointments with your advisor to draft a complete appeal, so it is important you consult with your advisor as soon as possible to begin the appeal process.
You will receive written notification of the decision within two weeks of its submission. Notification will be sent to the mailing address indicated on your appeal form and to your UB e-mail address. You will be removed from your Fall 2009 classes if your appeal is denied. Appeal results will fall into one of three categories:
Students whose dismissals have been deferred will need to reduce their quality point deficit (QPD) in the subsequent semester by the amounts listed in this chart:
| Students’ QPD | Amount by which the student must reduce his/her QPD |
|---|---|
| 20-29.99 | 6 |
| 30-39.99 | 9 |
| 40-49.99 | 12 |
| 50 or above* | 15 |
* Dismissal appeals from students with a quality point deficit of 50 or above are rarely approved. Such students should discuss appropriate options with their academic advisor.
Dismissal deferral and reinstated students' financial aid eligibility will be reviwed on a case-by-case basis. A financial aid notification will be sent to the students via postal mail. Students can schedule an appointment with a Financial Aid Advisor to discuss their financial aid notification by calling 716.645.6013 or stopping by 109 Norton Hall.
Last updated: May 11, 2009 8:40 am EST