Graduate Program Appeal

Application of This Policy

Students are responsible for meeting the standards established for each course they take. Faculty are responsible for establishing the criteria for grades and evaluating student academic performance.

A program admission or dismissal appeal is not intended as a review of the instructor evaluations of the student's academic performance. The burden of proof shall be on the student. Disagreement or dissatisfaction with a faculty member’s professional evaluation of coursework is not a basis for a program appeal. The following is in alignment with the guidelines set forth by the University and is designed to assist students in the appeal process.

Appeals

Appeals must be presented in writing to the College of Nursing, Office of Student Services and contain the following information:

1. A clear concise statement describing the circumstance(s) which include the name of the instructor, course(s), semester(s) taken, and all supporting evidence and documentation;
2. A summary of prior attempts to resolve the matter and the results of those previous discussions;
3. A precise statement of the remedial action or relief sought.

Dismissal

Dismissal from the graduate program can occur under the following circumstances:

• Failure to complete a probationary period satisfactorily.
• Irresponsible, unsafe or unprofessional behavior as determined by the College of Nursing or University (See “Code for Academic and Professional Conduct”).
• Unsatisfactory grades:
  
  • Failure of any two nursing courses;
  • Failure to earn a satisfactory grade (C+ or above) in a required specialty nursing course which they are repeating;
  • Failure to earn a C or higher grade in any other regular (non- specialty) nursing graduate course which they are repeating;
• The falsification of information provided to the College of Nursing or University.

Document Submission

College of Nursing, Office of Student Services
ATTN: Dr. Cara Doerr, Assoc. Dean of Student Affairs
email: ccdhdv@umsl.edu
OR
Nursing Administration Building, Rm # 111
2907 East Drive
St. Louis, MO 63121