Dismissal Appeal Support

Dismissal Appeal Support Appointments and Drop-in Hours

The Stamford Advising Center will be hosting appointments (in person or virtual) and drop-in (virtual  only) hours to assist students with preparing for the dismissal appeal process.  We will help you to understand the appeal process and what you can expect.  We are happy to review your appeal to provide critical feedback, but we cannot write the appeal nor guide you on what to say. 

Interested in scheduling an appointment:
Appeal Support Appointments will be available with your Academic Success Advisor on the dates listed below.  Please note that availability is based on each individual advisor and can be found in Nexus:

    • December 21st, 22nd, 26th, 27th

    Interested in using our Appeal Support Virtual Drop-In Hours: 
    Drop-in hours are available only at the times listed below. Once you check in, make sure to keep an eye on your UConn email as our advisors will invite you to their WebEx room in the order of your check in. Please be patient.

    • Thursday, December 28th 10am to 11:30am and 1:30pm to 3:30pm
    • Friday, December 29th: 10am to 1pm

    Link: s.uconn.edu/appeal_support_stamford

    For information and tips on preparing your appeal and a list of the appeal questions, visit the following link: Preparing My Appeal 

    • Submit your appeal before the deadline of January 2nd by 11:59pm.
    • Answer questions with as much detail as possible. Take time to reflect and provide thoughtful responses. Be honest and make sure your answers are your own.
    • Gather relevant documentation to include with your appeal. This might include:
      • Medical documentation
      • Letter of support from course instructors and/or advisor
    • Have a plan for success in the future. Recognizing and accepting the reasons for your past academic performance are the initial stages of a successful appeal. Next, it’s important that you present your plans for the future. The stronger appeals show that the student is willing to improve their grades by creating strategic plans to tackle the problems and barriers that lead to poor academic performance. Without disclosing your future plans, the committee may be led to believe that you will face the same problems and barriers in future semesters.
    • If you have questions about filling out your appeal, please utilize the above Dismissal Appeal Support Hours.