Appealing Suspension

The Suspension Appeal process allows for students to request reinstatement to Minnesota West if they have been suspended from the college due to poor academic performance.  This process is guided by the Satisfactory Academic Progress Policy 2.9. To appeal an academic and/or financial aid suspension, students must submit an electronic Academic/Financial Aid Reinstatement Appeal.

The Appeals Review Committee meets on the third Tuesday of every month to review suspension appeals. All appeals must be received 10 days before the start of the semester.

LATE STARTING CLASSES: ALL APPEALS FOR LATE STARTING CLASSES FOR FALL 2024 (CLASSES THAT BEGIN ON 10/21/24) MUST BE COMPLETED BY OCTOBER 11TH, OR THEY WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED FOR FALL SEMESTER CLASSES. SUBMITTING AN APPEAL DOES NOT GUARANTEE READMISSION TO THE COLLEGE.

STEPS FOR SUBMITTING AN APPEAL

NOTE: You will have 30 minutes to complete the electronic form before the session times out.  If the session times out, you will need to restart your appeal.

  1. Refer to the letter sent to you from Minnesota West identifying the nature of your suspension (ie - academic, financial aid, max time frame). If you cannot locate the letter, log in to your e-services student account and on your dashboard, you will see your status information. 
  2. Contact your student services or program advisor to discuss your education plan, so that you have that information for your appeal. 
  3. Select the link below to access the Academic/Financial Aid Reinstatement Appeal Form. 
  4. To complete the form, be prepared with the following information and documentation:
    • Your StarID and StarID password
    • The name of your academic advisor
    • A statement of appeal that explains the circumstances that led to your suspension.
    • Documentation that verifies the extenuating circumstances you have identified.

Examples of extenuating circumstances and associated documentation may include, but are not limited to:

Extenuating Circumstance

Documentation Example

Personal Physical Health or Mental Health Concerns

Signed statement on letterhead from your provider with dates of onset and current status.

A Death in Immediate Family: Parent, spouse, sibling, child or other immediate family.

Death certificate or obituary, with a notation of your relationship to the deceased.

Military Call for Active Duty

Copy of official military orders.

Family/Relationship Crisis

Court or legal documentation as well as resolution/current status.

Disability issues not previously diagnosed/documented

Documentation must be submitted to Disability Support Services (SS159).

Natural Disaster

Insurance report or other documentation.

Job Loss

Unemployment verification or termination notice from the employer.

Maximum Timeframe Appeals Only: Change of major/academic goal.

Official transcript showing major change.

Significant Lapse in Attendance. (At least 5 years)

Official transcript
  1. Upon the electronic form, you will receive an email with a request for additional information, including:
    • An academic plan for the upcoming semester
    • Extenuating circumstances documentation
    • Unofficial academic transcript
    • Degree Audit Report

AFTER SUBMITTING YOUR APPEAL

You will receive an email with the decision of the appeal committee and the next steps for you to take if your appeal has or has not been accepted.

BEGIN YOUR SUSPENSION APPEAL

Questions about the Appeal Process? Contact an Advisor for Assistance