Petition Process

Students who are placed on suspension may petition if there are extenuating circumstances that led to academic difficulties. A student may petition (with supporting documentation) in these situations:

• Extenuating circumstances: situations over which the student has no control and may include death in the student's immediate family, hospitalization, accidents, and illness. Supporting documentation is required.

• Suspension resulting from a grade of Incomplete (I) or missing grades.

The following must be included with the petition:

• Why the student failed to meet satisfactory progress.

• What has changed in the student's situation that will allow the student to demonstrate satisfactory progress at the next evaluation.

• A written academic plan with advisor signature.

The Financial Aid and Academic Standing Committee will:

• Review the petition and current academic performance.

• Convey in writing to the student the approval or disapproval of the petition.

• If the petition is approved, the student will be placed on probation for the next semester.

• If the petition is approved and the student does not meet the requirements of the approval as outlined in the approval document, the student will be automatically placed on suspension.

Students who have been suspended and choose not to petition, or who miss the petition's deadline, or whose petition is denied may be considered for re-admission upon presenting evidence of ability to do satisfactory college work. Normally, the expectation is that the student will complete at least twelve credits at another regionally-accredited college or university with no grade below a C. Students who have been dismissed and do not appeal may not enroll in any classes at The College of Idaho unless they have permission from the Financial Aid and Academic Standings Committee.

A student may submit a maximum of two petitions during their time of study at The College of Idaho.