Students who want to appeal their academic suspension status must upload a typed letter of appeal, a letter of recommendation, and supporting documents to the Admissions and Academic Standards Committee.

Academic suspension appeal packets must be received by the posted deadline for the semester in which the student intends to enroll.

Submit An Appeal
Appeal Writing Tips
Returning From Suspension
The University Deadlines to Submit an Academic Suspension Appeal
Semester of Enrollment Deadline to Submit Suspension Appeal Packet
Spring 2025  January 12
Fall 2025  July 26

Documents Needed to Submit an Academic Suspension Appeal

Please allow at least 4 weeks to receive a response regarding your academic suspension appeal.  Response time is impacted by the number of appeals received.  You will receive an email with an official letter regarding the approval or denial of your appeal.  Only complete appeals packets will be accepted and reviewed by the Admissions and Academic Standards Committee. Please submit only one appeal; submitting multiple appeals delays the process of decisions and responses.

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

Admissions and Academic Standards Committee
appeals@pvamu.edu
(936) 261-5914

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.
  • Supporting documents and all other pertinent information should be included with your appeal letter and the appeal form by the deadline.
  • Gather documentation to support your reasons for poor academic performance. Examples of supporting documentation would be a letter from a healthcare provider, a funeral announcement, a letter of support from a family member, faculty advisor or professional staff member.
  • Describe how you have resolved the circumstances that led to the suspension or that you have the circumstances under control such that it will no longer affect your academic performance in the next semester of enrollment.
  • Only include relevant information regarding the circumstances that caused your academic suspension.
  • It is not sufficient to say, “I know I can do better.” Provide detailed information on the strategies you plan to improve your academic performance.

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

  • 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.

Students Returning from Academic Suspension

All students who are returning from academic suspension must complete the return from suspension form.

Return From Suspension Form (students): Complete the form and send it to appeals@pvamu.edu 

To find your academic advisor’s contact information, please visit the Meet Our Advisor’s Website.  When emailing your academic advisor, be sure to provide your student ID number, major, phone number, and the most convenient days/times you can meet. Your academic advisor will email you back with your appointment date and time.