Academic Dismissal
A student will be dismissed when he/she fails to meet the minimum academic standards. A student who is dismissed is not eligible for federal financial aid.
- Students who have been academically dismissed may only appeal the dismissal due to extenuating circumstances that may permit the student who fails to meet the aforementioned standards to continue at the College. Students who feel they can present satisfactory evidence of extenuating circumstances should file the Dismissal Appeal Form with the appropriate division immediately after receiving notification of dismissal. Appeal decisions will be made prior to the start of the next semester.
A Financial Aid Appeal form may be requested from the Financial Aid Office for review of reinstatement of aid based on evidence of extenuating circumstances. The Financial Aid Appeals Committee makes final decisions of financial aid eligibility.
- Students with more than one (1) dismissal may be readmitted, with restrictions, if they have not attended Herkimer College for at least six months from the date of dismissal.
- Dismissed students who have not been enrolled for at least three (3) full years since their dismissal may be readmitted and may be eligible for the Second Chance Policy. Approval of the Second Chance Policy does not grant student’s eligibility for federal financial aid. A financial aid appeal may be granted for exceptional circumstances only.
- Should a student feel unjustly denied readmission, he/she may petition in writing, within four (4) days of being denied readmission, to the Provost. The final decision for academic reinstatement will rest with the Provost.