SPAC Reentry Appeal

Re-entry Without Time Off
Dropped for One Year with Time Off

Re-entry Without Time Off

The results of your most recent academic semester have unfortunately placed you in dropped status, which means that you are not eligible to attend the University for either one semester or one year. Any exceptions need to be granted by the CALS Scholastic Policies and Actions Committee (SPAC). In order to request continuing without time off, please complete the form below.

Although it is not mandatory, you will have the ability to present your appeal personally to the committee (strongly recommended), and CALS Academic Affairs will contact you to select a time slot once we receive your completed form. If you are not able to appear in front of the committee, options exist for calling in on Zoom or by phone. Due to COVID, we will hold all appeal meetings online through Zoom at this time. Once you complete the form, CALS Academic Affairs will contact you to select a time slot.

If you do not make an appearance, the committee will decide based on submitted materials. You have the ability to submit additional documentation to support your appeal, including letters of support from your advisors, instructors, faculty, or other campus partners. Those additional materials can be sent to academicaffairs@cals.wisc.edu. All forms and supporting documentation must be submitted by the deadline in order to appeal.

It is strongly encouraged that you work with your advisor when completing this form. If you have any questions please contact us at academicaffairs@cals.wisc.edu or (608) 262-3003.

SPAC Re-entry Without Time Off Appeal Form

Name:*
First Last
Email:*
Campus ID:*
(number on your WISC card)
Phone:*
Current Major:*
Advisor Name:*
Expected Graduation Date:*
Career Goals/Plans after Graduation:*
1. Please describe the circumstances that led to your current academic standing.*
2. What steps did you take to address the issues described in question 1? What were the outcomes of these steps?*
3. It is important to think about whether your choice of major is contributing to your success. We expect that you have engaged in self-reflection. Do you want to remain in your current major, or do you intend to explore other options? Explain why. If you intend to explore other options, what major(s) have you thought about, and what steps have you taken towards exploring this option?*
4. Many students benefit from taking time off. We expect that you have considered this option. Why is it in your best interest to continue without taking time off?*
5. If you are readmitted without time off, what actions will you take this semester to improve your academic performance?*
6. If you are not readmitted, what are your plans for your time off?*
7. Are there any additional items that you would like to present for the committee to consider?*
Academic Plan Worksheet
Good organization and planning can support academic success. It is important to plan sufficient time and energy for your coursework. Please complete this worksheet with as much detail as you know currently.
Proposed Course Schedule for Upcoming Semester:*
Will you be working this semester?*
- YES
- NO
If so, how many hours and where?
Using the GPA calculator (https://advising.wisc.edu/gpa-calculator/) "Raise GPA" function, how many credits and at what GPA will it take you to clear probation? Please consider the difficulty of your coursework when deciding your baseline GPA for this calculation.
How many hours a week did you spend studying during the previous semester?
How many hours do you plan to devote to studying during the upcoming semester (keep in mind the suggested 2-3 hours of study outside of class for every credit hour taken)?
File
Accepted file types: pdf, doc, docx, jpg, Max. file size: 24 MB.
Please attach all materials to support your appeal. Students commonly provide letters of support from advisors, but you are welcome to supply anything that supports your appeal. Planning out your coursework can help you plan for your graduation and spread out challenging courses. We recommend attaching a 4-year plan. You can work with your advisor on this. This upload is optional but can demonstrate your plans to the committee.

Dropped for One Year with Time Off

The results of your most recent academic semester unfortunately placed you in dropped status, which meant that you were not eligible to attend the University for one year. Requests for re-entry need to be granted by the CALS Scholastic Policies and Actions Committee (SPAC), so please complete the form below.

If you do not make an appearance, the committee will decide based on submitted materials. You have the ability to submit additional documentation to support your appeal, including letters of support from your advisors, instructors, faculty, or other campus partners. Those additional materials can be sent academicaffairs@cals.wisc.edu. All forms and supporting documentation must be submitted by the deadline in order to appeal.

It is strongly encouraged that you work with your advisor when completing this form. If you have any questions, please contact us at academicaffairs@cals.wisc.edu or (608) 262-3003.

SPAC Re-entry Dropped for One Year with Time Off Appeal Form

Name:*
First Last
Email:*
Campus ID:*
(number on your WISC card)
Phone:*
Current Major:*
Advisor Name:*
Expected Graduation Date:*
Career Goals/Plans after Graduation:*
1. Please describe the circumstances that led to your current academic standing.*
2. What steps did you take to address the issues described in question 1? What were the outcomes of these steps?*
3. What have you done with your time off?*
4. It is important to think about whether your choice of major is contributing to your success. We expect that you have engaged in self-reflection. Do you want to remain in your current major, or do you intend to explore other options? Explain why. If you intend to explore other options, what major(s) have you thought about, and what steps have you taken towards exploring this option?*
5. If you are readmitted, what actions will you take this semester to improve your academic performance?*
6. If you are not readmitted, what are your plans for your time off?*
7. Are there any additional items that you would like to present for the committee to consider?*
Academic Plan Worksheet
Good organization and planning can support academic success. It is important to plan sufficient time and energy for your coursework. Please complete this worksheet with as much detail as you know currently.
Proposed Course Schedule for Upcoming Semester:*
Will you be working this semester?*
- YES
- NO
If so, how many hours and where?
Using the GPA calculator (https://advising.wisc.edu/gpa-calculator/) "Raise GPA" function, how many credits and at what GPA will it take you to clear probation? Please consider the difficulty of your coursework when deciding your baseline GPA for this calculation.
How many hours a week did you spend studying during your most recent semester of attendance?
How many hours do you plan to devote to studying during the upcoming semester (keep in mind the suggested 2-3 hours of study outside of class for every credit hour taken)?
File
Accepted file types: pdf, doc, docx, jpg, Max. file size: 24 MB.
Please attach all materials to support your appeal. Students commonly provide letters of support from advisors, but you are welcome to supply anything that supports your appeal. Planning out your coursework can help you plan for your graduation and spread out challenging courses. We recommend attaching a 4-year plan. You can work with your advisor on this. This upload is optional but can demonstrate your plans to the committee.

Re-entry Without Time Off

SPAC Re-entry Without Time Off Appeal Form

Academic Plan Worksheet

Dropped for One Year with Time Off

SPAC Re-entry Dropped for One Year with Time Off Appeal Form

Academic Plan Worksheet