Academic Dismissal

Appeal of Dismissal

Students dismissed from the university due to academic performance have the opportunity to appeal the dismissal. The university notifies students of dismissal within two weeks of the grade submission deadline for the semester and informs them of the appeal procedures and deadlines.

If a student wishes to appeal dismissal, the following procedures must be observed:

1. All appeals must be in writing and are to be addressed to the chair or director of the program in which the student was enrolled.
2. Appeals are due to the chair or program director within three months of notification of dismissal. This date will be specified in the notification of dismissal. No appeals will be accepted after this date. Specific programs may have additional policies related to the timing of appeals, which should also be followed.
3. The university will make every attempt to contact the student in writing using the Marymount email address on file with the Office of the Registrar. The student, whether in the United States or abroad, is responsible for checking his or her Marymount email account on a regular basis. An appeal must explain in full the student’s reasons for seeking a reversal of the academic dismissal and provide a plan for returning the student to good academic standing. The program chair/director or designated faculty appeal committee reviews all materials related to the student's appeal and renders a decision, which will be communicated to the student within four weeks of receiving the appeal.
4. A student who wishes to further appeal the decision may, within two weeks of receiving the program decision, appeal in writing to the dean of the school in which the student is enrolled. The Office of the Dean will communicate the dean’s decision to the student within two weeks of receiving the appeal letter. The response of the dean is final.

Some graduate degree programs have additional academic requirements regarding dismissal. Students should refer to the appropriate program section of the Graduate Catalog for information about the requirements for academic dismissal from their respective programs.

Seeking Readmission to the University

Graduate students dismissed from the university may not apply for readmission to the same academic program, but they may seek admission to another academic program. Graduate students appealing dismissal may not take graduate courses at the university during the appeals process.