Academic Status Changes
The Committee on Academic Status (CAS) is composed of six full-time members of the teaching faculty and two administrators. The Committee has three functions:
- The Committee hears individual student requests for exception to academic rules and regulations not directly related to fulfillment of degree requirements. (Refer to the CAS petition form (PDF) for a listing of possible exceptions.)
- The Committee reviews the progress of students in academic difficulty at the end of each semester and makes a determination of status (i.g., academic warning, probation, required withdrawal).
- When warranted, the Committee recommends changes to academic policy based upon considerations prompted by individual requests.
Frequency of Meetings: During the Fall and Spring semesters, the Committee meets once weekly. Meetings are less regular during breaks, holidays, and summer sessions.
Committee Policies: Read the Policies of the Committee on Academic Status concerning academic standards and good standing.
Petition and Appeal: Students are permitted to enter one initial request (petition) for academic adjustments. If this petition is denied, the student has 10 days in which to submit a written appeal of the denied petition. The Committee only hears the appeal of a student in person if that individual is facing the second and final required withdrawal from the College for academic reasons.
CAS petitions are due each Wednesday by 5:00 p.m.
Petitions for the Medical Review Committee are due each Friday by 5:00 p.m.
General description and instruction for the completion of any petition to the CAS or MRC can be found on the Dean of Students web site under Forms and Information A-Z.
