DOCUMENTATION UPLOAD
You are required to provide documentation that reflects the semester for each of the circumstances above. The goal is to demonstrate that your academic progress was impacted by circumstances beyond your control. The committee will review your information to establish the truth of your claims, assess the severity of the impact, and evaluate the timeframe of the incident as compared to your academic downturn. Examples of the types of documentation that may be helpful in building your case include, but are not limited to, the following:
Death of a Family Member or Associate:
- A copy of the entire obituary is required (including any documentation that proves your relationship with the deceased)
- Funeral Director's School/Work Excuse Form in your name
- If not a family member, documentation showing the strength of your personal relationship
Personal Physical or Mental Illness:
- Hospital Discharge Paperwork or Billing Statement
- Doctor's School/Work Excuse, including dates of appointments or work restrictions
- Letter from a medical professional, social worker, college counselor, or other uninvolved knowledgeable individuals outlining the severity of your situation or documenting your role as caretaker for an ill individual
Eviction, Homelessness, Financial Hardship:
- Eviction Notice
- Letter from Landlord/Rental Office
- Letter from Shelter or Temporary Housing Site
- Demonstration of Job Loss or Extreme Income Reduction
- Evidence of Mandatory Increase in Work Schedule
Arrest or Police Matters
- Court Judgment or Release Paperwork, including dates of court appearances and/or incarceration
- Appointment Schedules with Lawyer or other Court Officials
Academic or Campus Situations
- Evidence of Attempts to Resolve Campus Issue
- Letter of Support from Campus Official involved in the incident
Natural Disasters
- Hurricane, tornado, fire or flooding (Applicable documents or forms from FEMA, Red Cross or Insurance Company are required)
Other
- Any documentation that will support your appeal.