Overview
- The Committee on Undergraduate Records and Certification (CURC) consists of faculty members and University administrators. CURC reviews student records and makes final decisions about dismissal.
- In situations where there are extenuating circumstances, CURC can consider an appeal to the dismissal decision. (More about appeals below)
- If CURC does not grant a request for an appeal due to extenuating circumstances (or no request is submitted), the CURC committee’s action will be to dismiss.
When are appeals appropriate?
- Students with extenuating circumstances can appeal to CURC through their home college’s Assistant Dean. University Studies students should contact the Director of University Studies.
- CURC appeals are appropriate when there are extenuating circumstances beyond the student’s control (e.g., serious documented illness, documented family emergency).
- There are 3 options for appeals: (a) First and Second Semester Special Probation; (b) Special Probation; and (c) Retroactive Withdrawal
First and Second Semester Special Probation
- Entered UD in Fall 2023 or later
- Slightly more than 13 deficit points
- Must submit written request to Assistant Dean for CURC
- Documentation not required
- Grades, GPA, deficit points, credits not affected
- Must reduce deficit points each semester
Special Probation
- Entered UD before Fall 2023
- Slightly more than 13 deficit points
- Must submit written request to Assistant Dean for CURC
- Documentation required
- Grades, GPA, deficit points, credits not affected
- Must reduce deficit points each semester
Retroactive Withdrawal
- Anyone
- Any number of deficit points
- Must submit written request to Assistant Dean for CURC
- Documentation required
- Grades, GPA, deficit points, credits are affected
How to Submit an Appeal
- The student must submit a written petition that clearly identifies what the student is requesting and explains his or her situation. The petition must be signed by the student.
- Documentation from an appropriate professional who can assess the impact on the student must accompany the petition. If the request is based on a disability, documentation should include a letter from UD Disability Support Services. All supporting documentation must be provided in English.
- Petitions are presented to CURC by the student’s Assistant Dean. Students do not attend the CURC meeting.
- Petitions should be submitted as soon as possible. For students in pending dismissal status, petitions must be presented before the CURC deadline.
- Any petition and any subsequent CURC actions must be finalized prior to degree conferral. Once a degree is awarded no changes may be made to a student’s academic record.
