Academic Standards

Follow these steps to file Academic Appeals Petition:

1. Identify what you will request in the appeal, such as a late withdrawal of a course(s) or a waiver of a general education requirement.
    
2. Please communicate with your department chair, instructor, adviser, and counselor about your request to confirm they support the request.
    
3. Check with the Student Accounts Office and Financial Aid Office (if there may be financial implications related to your petition) to see the impact on your bill and financial aid.
    
4. Complete the SUNY Buffalo State Academic Appeal Petition.  You will be asked for the following in the appeal form, so please be sure you have gathered all the required information before you start your request. 

• Student information (e.g., Banner ID, academic program, anticipated graduation date)

• The nature of your request and related details (e.g., semester, course name, course CRN)

• An explanation of the extenuating circumstances related to your request

• Documentation to support your request (e.g., medical documentation, legal documentation)

• Letter(s) of support from campus officials (e.g., instructor, adviser, support program counselor)