Students who are denied admission to the Professional Program because of the GPA requirement may write a letter of appeal to the Dean of Education for a waiver of the GPA requirement presenting compelling evidence of both of the following:

• Demonstrated academic ability in recent coursework with an exemplary GPA showing a different pattern of performance from prior undergraduate course work and

• Intervening life experience, e.g., working with children or in a profession/vocation that has contributed to the candidate’s growth and maturity as a prospective teacher.

The appeal will be reviewed and decided upon by the Assistant Dean, Chair of Teacher Education, Dean of Education, and academic department chair/faculty and representatives of the SEPS Governance Council. The dean or designee may call a meeting with the applicant to discuss the appeal in person. The decision regarding the appeal of the GPA requirement will be communicated in writing to the student by the Dean of Education or designee.

Students who are denied admission the Professional Program for reasons other than the GPA requirement may meet with the Assistant Dean of Education. Issues concerning the application or admission process may be referred to the SEPS Governance Council Appeals Committee.