UMass Boston

Students must have documented extenuating personal or medical circumstances in order to appeal their SAP status. Appeal decisions are final, and you will be reviewed at the end of every term until you meet SAP standards. All documentation submitted is confidential. Deadlines to submit an appeal are listed below.

Deadlines

The deadlines to submit the SAP appeal are:

Fall Semester - October 1

Spring Semester - April 1

Summer Semester - July 1

Appeals will not be accepted after these deadlines. Students who have experienced an extenuating circumstance are encouraged to submit their appeal as soon as possible. 

Personal Statement & Documentation

You must have documented extenuating personal or medical circumstances in order to appeal your SAP status. See below for examples of extenuating circumstances and required documentation. All documentation submitted is confidential.

The outcome of your appeal will depend on the described circumstances, the quality of the documentation you provide, and how well you have addressed your ability to progress towards degree completion within a reasonable time frame.

You must write a personal statement/appeal letter that addresses the following:

1. The reasons/circumstances why you are not meeting SAP standards. Be as specific as possible. Explain all F’s, Withdrawals, and Incompletes (provide a copy of your incomplete contract as part of your supporting documentation).
2. How have your circumstances changed that will allow you to meet Satisfactory Academic Progress standards. Outline the specific steps you are taking to get back on track.
3. Attach supporting documentation, if applicable
4. Submit your personal statement and supporting documentation online by clicking on the SAP Appeal requirement in your WISER to-do list.

Academic Plan

Check your WISER to-do list to see if you need to complete an academic plan. If this requirement is listed, you (the student) must initiate the academic plan. You must make a SAP appointment with your professional academic advisor to complete this plan. You may not complete this plan with a faculty advisor.

The academic plan is a contract between you (the student) and the University of Massachusetts Boston. You are required to follow this contract in order to be considered for federal, state, and institutional financial aid at UMass Boston. A revised academic plan is required for any course changes agreed upon by you and your academic advisor.

You are considered to be meeting the terms of the academic plan if you:

• Adhere to the maximum number of credits
• You are enrolled in the courses listed on the plan

Schedule SAP Advising at the Links Below: