Please be sure to read the information thoroughly to understand the suspension process and steps to appeal.

Guidelines for Appealing Academic Suspensions in the College of Business Administration

Students who wish to appeal their academic suspension must make an appointment to meet with the College of Business Administration Academic Suspension Appeals Team for one of the following days: Monday, June 5 or Wednesday, June 14, or Friday, June 16, 2023. Please call our main office at 314-516-5888 to schedule a suspension appeals appointment.

The Team requires students to prepare for their hearing by completing a Suspension Appeals letter. In this detailed letter, students should explain the circumstances of their suspension and a specific plan for improving their academic standing. The information provided will remain confidential; only the committee will read this letter and use the information, in conjunction with the appeal hearing, to determine if reinstatement is an option.

We will conduct hearings via zoom or in person. Students are expected to prepare for their hearing in a professional way. After the appeal hearing, the committee will review all information provided, then meet with each student’s academic advisor for further input and any course suggestions/requirements. If the committee recommends reinstatement, the appeal will be forwarded to the Academic Affairs office for further review.

If the appeal is granted, students will be notified in writing via their UMSL email account. This email will contain a reinstatement contract detailing the courses a reinstated student may take in the upcoming semester and provide any additional requirements.

If the appeal is denied and the suspension upheld, students will be notified in writing via their UMSL email account with directions and recommendations for time away from the University.

Students who have received financial aid in the past should contact the Office of Student Financial Services to arrange an appointment to determine how academic suspension has affected their financial aid package.

To initiate the academic suspension appeal process, students should

  • Send their Suspension Appeals letter to the Director of Undergraduate Advising, Carla Jordan business@umsl.edu at least 24 hours before their appeals hearing
  • And call the College of Business Administration Advising Office at (314) 516-5888 to schedule a suspension appeals hearing

Students who choose not to appeal their academic suspension for this upcoming semester may re-apply after completing the one-year suspension period. To be considered for readmission to the university, they must successfully complete at least one semester at an accredited post-secondary institution during their time away from the university.