2021-2022 Undergraduate Catalog > Academic Policies, Procedures, and Student Responsibilities > Probation and Dismissal > Program Dismissal

Program Dismissal

Program progression requirements and guidelines for program dismissal can be found in the program handbooks and/or program sections of the College Catalog. Students who fail to meet the requirements for progression within a specific program of study may be academically dismissed from the program but may be eligible to continue as a Mercy College student.

Students will be notified via email (electronic notification) by the Office of Student Records that they are being dismissed from the program of study. This notification will include the reason for dismissal. Copies of all written correspondence regarding program dismissal will be sent to the Vice President of Academic Affairs/Dean of Faculty, the academic advisor, the Director of Career, Professional Development, and Retention, the program director, division dean, and the student.

Program Academic Dismissal Appeal

Students disputing program dismissal may appeal according to the following procedure:

Student must submit the following to the Office of Student Records:

• An Academic Dismissal Appeal Form within five business days of the date of electronic notification of dismissal,
• A written statement of why the student disagrees with the decision for dismissal, and
• Any evidence or material supporting the reasons for disagreement.

In collaboration with the program director and division dean, the Vice President of Academic Affairs/Dean of Faculty will issue a written decision (electronic and U.S. mail) to the student, division dean, and the Office of Student Records generally within fifteen business days of receipt of the appeal.