Dismissal Appeal Process and Reinstatement
Dismissed degree seeking students are notified in writing and may appeal their dismissal and request reinstatement.
Students should send their appeal to the Academic Progress Committee care of the Academic Advising Center.
Appeals should be in writing, should address the specific circumstances that led to the poor grades, and should provide a clear plan to address those issues to be academically successful.
The Academic Progress Committee is made up of representatives of offices that can assess students' appeals in a holistic way, taking into account academic, personal and financial considerations.
Reinstated students are expected to maintain a term GPA of 2.0 until their Washington Technology University cumulative GPA is at or above a 2.0, or they will face a subsequent dismissal.
Readmission
Dismissed degree-seeking students who either were denied reinstatement or who did not appeal for reinstatement are eligible to apply for readmission to Washington Technology University after one quarter if they can demonstrate readiness to do college-level work. Demonstration of college-level work involves transferring in 6 credit hours of coursework successfully completed at another post-secondary institution.
Students should present copies of their transcripts showing the 6 credit hours of coursework successfully completed at another post-secondary institution.
If readmitted, students returning to Washington Technology University will be placed on probation.
Student Grievances
It may occur that a student experience will generate concerns and it is important that students have an outlet for review, discussion and resolution. If students feel that a University policy or practice does not serve them well, or if a decision by a University official or committee does not seem appropriate to the circumstances, processes have been established to facilitate appeals. Students should contact the Director of Admissions and University Registrar for any issue related to admission, registration, or enrollment. Students should contact the Vice President for Finance and Administration for any issue related to tuition or fees. In all instances, students should feel able, if still not satisfied with the resolution after these steps, to discuss these issues with the President of the University.
Contact Information for Student Complaints
Lucia Liu
Vice-President & Chief Executive Officer
200 112th Ave NE, Suite 200
Bellevue, WA 98004
425.223.5812
lucia.liu@washtechu.org