1. Suspension Petition Process
To inform you about the suspension petitioning process and help you prepare to write your petition

2. What is Suspension?
Suspension occurs with your cumulative GPA and semester GPA are below a 2.0 for the third consecutive semester
The requirements for suspension are that you sit out for one full semester and petition to return to Utah Valley University

3. Suspension is NOT a punishment.
Our goal is to help YOU succeed!
The petition process helps us to understand the things you have struggled with so we can put in place programs and resources that will help you be successful

5. Petition Process Be aware of the deadlines: DEADLINES:
Just sitting out will not be enough to allow you to return.
Your petition must be turned in on time to be considered for the semester you want.
DEADLINES:
February 1 for Summer semester
March 1* for Fall semester
September 1 for Spring semester
*For students suspended during spring semester there is a June 1 petition deadline for fall semester
Download petition form

6. The Petition

7. Hints for the Petition
BE HONEST. We want as much information as possible so we can help you.
BE COMPLETE. Explain what happened each semester. Sometimes students write a vague statement like “I didn’t study.” Why? Did you not take the time? Do you not know how to review for tests? Were you working too much?
KEEP IT SIMPLE AND CONCISE. 1-2 pages is normally enough to explain your situation.

8. Turn your petition in to the Academic Standards Office in LC 402
Submit your Petition
Turn your petition in to the Academic Standards Office in LC 402

9. The Petition Review Process
First, the Academic Standards Office reviews all the petitions and makes recommendations
For example, if a student doesn’t have a major, we may recommend that a student take career assessments. If a student struggles with math, we may recommend that a student visit the math lab.
After the Academic Standards Office have made their recommendations, they hold a meeting with the Academic Standards Committee
This committee consists of a faculty member from each college at the University
The Academic Standards Office presents the students’ petitions along with their recommendation and the Academic Standards Committee makes additional suggestions

10. The Petition Review Process
The petition review process generally takes between 4-6 weeks
After the committee has made their recommendations, the Academic Standards Office prepares response letters
Each petitioning student will receive a letter detailing the requirements to return to UVU
**This letter will be sent via to the student’s UVU account
In addition, students are generally required to take a specific class as part of their requirements to return, such as:
SLSS 1100: Stress Management
SLSS 1200: 7 Habits for Highly Effective People
SLSS 1190: Power Reading and Learning Strategies

11. After the Letter
Begin working on completing the requirements in your letter
Once the requirements are completed, you will need to set up an appointment with the Academic Standards Director
During this meeting you will discuss the requirements you have completed and make a plan for the semester
The Director will remove your holds and help you register
You will have a monthly grade check as part of your requirements for suspension
You MUST get a 2.0 for the semester you return or you will be moved to Dismissal status

12. We are your partners in success!
Questions?
If you have any questions please contact the Academic Standards Office at or find our contact information HERE
( )
We are your partners in success!