GENERAL ACADEMIC PROGRAMS ONLINE APPEAL APPLICATION
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General Studies (GEST) request for academic review for approval to continue to Spring 2010.
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.Appeal must be submitted by January 15, 2010 at 5 pm CST.
Personal Information  * - Required Fields
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First Name
Last Name
UIN  
Current Major




Address 1

Address 2


City


State

Zip Code

TAMU E-mail

PERMANENT MAILING ADDRESS REQUIRED
(We will notify you of your appeal status through this address.)

 

 

 

   

 

  
Phone Number (Include area code)
LIST YOUR COURSES AND GRADES DURING FALL 2009 (INCLUDE Q, I, U, W, X, and First Year Grade Exclusion).
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Course Name & Number Grade Course Name & Number Grade
Ex: HIST 106 Ex: MATH 141
1 5
2 6
3 7
4 8
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COMPLETE THE FOLLOWING SECTIONS. IT IS IMPORTANT TO ADDRESS ALL AREAS COMPLETELY. * - Required Fields
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Section 1:  Describe the circumstances that have prevented you from meeting your academic goals, and state a specific reason for your appeal (A minimum of 150 words is expected). 

a.                  Identify the problems you encountered that were unavoidable and/or beyond your control.
(i.e. serious illness, death in your immediate family, etc.)

b.                  List specific dates you were prevented from attending class or were not able to function academically during the past semester. List dates of exams or other assignments affected by your situation.  List specific actions you have taken to resolve these issues on your own.

YOU MUST PROVIDE DOCUMENTATION FOR ALL CLAIMS LISTED ABOVE!
 Written verification from a third party (doctor, lawyer, counselor, employer, parent, etc.) with specific dates mentioned must be provided if you are claiming extenuating circumstances. If such documentation is not mailed or faxed, the circumstances that you are claiming will not be considered. Work hours must be verified by pay stubs or a letter from your employer with starting and ending dates and average hours worked per week.

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Section 2: List any activities, employment, or other responsibilities that you were involved in this semester and an estimate of how much time was spent in participation. Indicate if these were academic obligations. 

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Section 3: State what will be different during your next semester. What behaviors need to be changed? List specific actions you have taken to resolve problem situations (i.e. counseling, fewer work hours, etc.). (A minimum of 150 words is expected)
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Section  4: Which major are you thinking about declaring in the future? State the GPR requirements you will have to meet for your intended major and how you will meet these requirements before reaching 60 total hours. List specific courses you plan to take next semester (i.e, MATH 141, SOCI 205, THAR 281, etc.) . (A minimum of 100 words is expected)

THINK SERIOUSLY ABOUT YOUR MAJOR!
 Be realistic. You may need to seriously consider alternative majors and courses. You will not be allowed to repeat courses next semester which have given you difficulty. (If you choose to repeat a course in the future, you will need an advisor’s approval.)

BE AWARE OF THE 60HR LIMIT!
 You will be blocked by GEST when your total hours passed at Texas A&M (including transfer hours) equal or exceed 60.
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Section 5: What are your plans if your appeal is denied? What options are you considering if you are not permitted to continue at Texas A&M?
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*** By submitting this form, I verify that all information provided is accurate, true and original. Submission of this Appeal Form indicates that I have read and understand General Academic policies and rules. If my Appeal is granted, I will select courses as directed and meet all requirements with no exceptions. If I fail to meet these terms I may be blocked from continuation as a General Studies student.