Academic Suspension
The third time a student qualifies for probation, or becomes eligible for probation the second semester in a row, or fails the same course twice, he/she is dismissed from the University.
Students placed on Academic Suspension status are sent a letter informing them of the suspension action. Students who wish to appeal are instructed to prepare a written statement that informs the Academic Standards Committee of the decision to appeal, and to respond to two questions: explain why the unsatisfactory academic performance occurred; and, if allowed to return, what would be done differently by the student. The student must then attend an appeal hearing. The student's academic record, his/her written appeal, and any other factors the student may wish to discuss are considered by the Committee. When the discussion ends, the student leaves the hearing room and the Committee immediately makes a decision regarding the student’s appeal. The Engineering Student Servuces then informs the student of the Committee's decision. The Committee's decision is final (no other appeals are possible). If the appeal is successful, the student is placed on Special Academic Probation and the student is allowed to enroll in classes.
If a student is placed on academic suspension status and chooses not to appeal, or appeals and his/her appeal is denied, the student is not allowed to enroll in any classes in division at Washington University. If a suspended student would like to return to the University at a future time, the student must apply for reinstatement to the School of Engineering.