Once a potential student has been denied admission to Prairie View A&M University, they have the option of appealing their admission decision. All appeals are handled by an external committee not comprised of admission officers. Once the appeal process is completed, the student will be sent an email with an official letter regarding the approval or denial of their appeal.

If you have specific questions about your admissions decision, GPA, or test scores, you must contact the Office of Undergraduate Admissions at admissions@pvamu.edu.

If you want to appeal your admissions decision, please follow the steps listed below.

We are not reviewing Summer or Fall 2024 Admissions Appeals until February 1, 2024.

Documents needed to submit an Admissions Appeal:

  • A personal letter of appeal typed in a Word document or a Pdf document. Please include your first name, last name, and date of birth at the top of the page. Please include the following in your personal letter:

    • Provide justification as to why your GPA and/or test scores did not meet Prairie View A&M University admissions requirements.

    • Describe any extenuating circumstances that occurred while you were in high school/college that may have impacted you academically.
    • List any extracurricular activities that you participated in during high school/college or community service activities you have completed.
    • Why it is important to you that you attend Prairie View.
    • What steps you will take to ensure that you are academically successful in your classes at Prairie View if your admissions appeal is accepted.
    • How Prairie View will assist you in reaching your future career goals and aspirations.

  • Attach at least one letter of recommendation/support from a professional reference.

  • Attach any supporting documents.

  • Submit all admissions appeal documents listed above here: Document Submission Link

Please allow up to 6 weeks to receive a response regarding your admissions appeal. You will receive an email with an official letter regarding the approval or denial of your appeal.

For any questions or concerns regarding the admissions appeal process, please contact the Admissions and Academic Standards Committee.

Admissions and Academic Standards Committee
appeals@pvamu.edu

What to Include in Your Personal Letter of Appeal:

  • Provide justification as to why your GPA and/or test scores did not meet Prairie View A&M University admission requirements.

  • Describe any extenuating circumstances that occurred while you were in high school that may have impacted you academically.

  • List any extracurricular activities that you participated in during high school or community service activities you have completed.

  • Describe why it is important to you that you attend Prairie View A&M University.

  • Describe what steps you will take to ensure that you are academically successful in your classes at Prairie View A&M University if your admissions appeal is accepted.

  • Describe how Prairie View A&M University will assist you in reaching your future career goals and aspirations.

Tips for Writing Your Appeal

  • This is the only contact you will have with the committee, so it is critical that your appeal is well thought out and well written.

  • Be sure that your appeal letter is clear and concise and that it has been thoroughly proofread.

  • Strong appeal letters are typically one page in length but no more than two.

  • Your appeal letter should be typed in a Word document, so it is professional and organized.