Academic Reinstatement to the College
After a minimum of one semester, students suspended for academic reasons may petition the associate vice president for academic programs for reinstatement. If the associate vice president for academic programs grants an appeal, the student will be given an academic performance contract for the next semester. If the student does not fulfill the contract, the student will be suspended again. The College recommends, however, that students wait a full academic year before petitioning the associate vice president for academic programs and that they use this time to pursue academic and other activities that will demonstrate their capability and readiness to succeed at Keuka College.
Students petitioning the associate vice president for academic programs must present a compelling, persuasive letter of appeal. This letter must present a thoughtful educational plan that includes specific academic and career goals and strategies for achieving them. In addition, students should discuss and provide evidence of having achieved all of the following conditions (or others not listed) that apply to their individual situation:
- course work completed with a grade of C (C- does not count) or higher at another accredited institution of higher education (a minimum of two classes; at least one full-time semester preferred);
- intellectual development and academic preparedness through other means than traditional, credit- bearing academic courses, such as private tutoring, remedial course work, academic skills workshops, work experience, etc.;
- maturity, responsibility, personal growth and development through work, community service, family care-giving or other means;
- having sought and received personal and/or academic testing and/ or counseling;
- changes in personal circumstances that adversely affected prior performance.
Students who successfully complete course work at another college increase their chances for reinstatement.
Students may also want to present letters of recommendation from individuals who can attest to their readiness to regain good academic standing and successfully complete a degree at Keuka College.
A.S.A.P. students should refer to their A.S.A.P. student handbook regarding the Academic Reinstatement Process.