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Q: Looking for a template letter to request an exemption from Academic Probation ( No Answer,   3 Comments )
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Subject: Looking for a template letter to request an exemption from Academic Probation
Category: Reference, Education and News > Education
Asked by: spencer_ko-ga
List Price: $20.00
Posted: 01 Aug 2006 08:26 PDT
Expires: 01 Aug 2006 13:50 PDT
Question ID: 751469
Hello, I am looking for a template letter to request an exemption from
University Academic Probation in good and sincere English

The following content have to be included in this letter,

1.I have good marks in Physics, chemistry and math in High school and
a good   TOEFL score, therefore the reason why I haven?t been able to
success in University is because I am not used to University?s style
of teaching yet.

2.I?ve been taking summer courses and managed to passed them,
considering summer course offers the same content as in regular
semester and I can still pass the course, I think I am ready for
University now.

3.I have talked to a student counselor exploring the options to be
success in future semester, I am willing make a new studying schedule
and hire a tutor to assist my study.

I need this letter in 3 hours, so please help me if you can, Thank you in advance!!

Clarification of Question by spencer_ko-ga on 01 Aug 2006 09:33 PDT
I was on probation because my GPA is lower then 1.6

Clarification of Question by spencer_ko-ga on 01 Aug 2006 10:06 PDT
Hi, the following is my school's academic probation exemption policy

Exemption Criteria for XXU's Satisfactory Academic Progress Policy

Exemptions will be considered after receipt of a written request from
the student to XXU's ED 3-2 Policy Administrator seeking an exemption
from the Policy. The request and supporting documention must provide
evidence of ability, intent and/or readiness for success:

1. evidence of previous academic success(high school transcripts;
other transcripts)

2. change in circumstances that created failing conditions

3. course selection, education plan for the upcomming semester

Clarification of Question by spencer_ko-ga on 01 Aug 2006 10:09 PDT
The following are the Academic probation policy,

Satisfactory Academic Progress-ED 3-2
POLICY

   1. DEFINITIONS

      Satisfactory academic progress shall be defined as the
achievement of grades which permit a student to move to the next
highest level of academic studies. Although minimum satisfactory
achievement is a 1.00 grade point value in a particular course, a
student is expected to maintain a minimum Grade Point Average (GPA) of
1.60.

      Academic probation is a warning to a student that academic
progress has not been satisfactory and that subsequent non-performance
may result in other forms of academic restrictions.
   2. GENERAL

      All students who enter XXU are expected to maintain acceptable
standards of academic performance. Should a student fall below
acceptable performance, the following policy will apply:

1. A student shall be placed on academic probation in the next
semester attended when the semester or cumulative GPA falls below 1.60
on two or more credit courses. Upon approval by the Vice-President
Academic, individual departments may set higher minimum academic
standards which take precedence over TRU-wide standards. If at the end
of the probation period:

  1. the GPA on assigned grades during the probation period and the
cumulative  GPA are 1.60 or higher, the student will be considered to
be in good academic standing;

  2. the GPA on assigned grades during the probation period is 1.60 or
higher but the cumulative GPA is less than 1.60, the student will
continue on academic probation;

  3. the GPA on assigned grades during the probation period is less
than 1.60, but the cumulative GPA is 1.60 or higher, the student will
continue on academic probation;

  4. both the GPA on assigned grades during the probation period and
the cumulative GPA are less than 1.60, the student will be required to
withdraw for at least one of a Fall or Winter semester.

2. A student who is required to withdraw may reapply for admission at
the end of one semester's absence. Upon re-admission the student will
be placed on academic probation subject to the academic probation
terms above.

3. However, at the end of the probation period, if both the cumulative
GPA and the GPA for assigned grades during the probation period are
below 1.60, the student will be required to withdraw and re-admission
will not be considered for the period of two calendar years.
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Subject: Re: Looking for a template letter to request an exemption from Academic Probation
From: nelson-ga on 01 Aug 2006 09:24 PDT
 
It would be helpful to know why you are on probation.  Also, I doubt a
"template" exists for this.
Subject: Re: Looking for a template letter to request an exemption from Academic Probation
From: skip-ga on 01 Aug 2006 09:56 PDT
 
It would also be helpful to read the section of your school's Acedemic
Policy that is in question. Could you provide this? The school will
likely have it on it's website somewhere.
Subject: Re: Looking for a template letter to request an exemption from Academic Probation
From: nelson-ga on 01 Aug 2006 13:42 PDT
 
"Not used to University?s style of teaching yet" ain't gonna fly
(i.e., is unacceptable).  I think you should go ahead and take some
time off from your current course of studies and work on improving
your English.  That is your real problem, not the "teaching style".

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