Suspension Appeals Process
To return from suspension, you will need to do two things.
- Complete the Suspension Appeal Cover Sheet and Documentation.
- Contact the Assistant/Associate Dean of the College in which your program resides.
In some cases, this contact person may be a Student Success Coordinator or someone
else appointed by the college.
- Agriculture: Elizabeth Greenfield, elizabeth.greenfield@montana.edu (994-5744)
- Arts and Architecture: Jennifer Dunn, jennifer.dunn@montana.edu (994-4370)
- Business: Brenda Truman, bstruman@montana.edu (994-4681)
- Education, Health and Human Development: Kayte Kaminski, katherine.kaminski@montana.edu (994-4135)
- Engineering: Jennifer Clark, jennifer.clark6@montana.edu (994-2272)
- Gallatin College: Nicole Berg, nicole.berg@montana.edu (994-5536)
- Letters and Science: Judi Haskins, jhaskins@montana.edu (994-4288)
- Nursing: Paul Swift, paul.swift@montana.edu (994-2577)
- University Studies: Janet Heiss Arms, jheiss@montana.edu (994-3536)
After your suspension appeal is submitted to the appropriate Assistant/Associate Dean's office it will be provided to the Appeals Board for review, evaluation and decision. The decision will be provided to the Assistant Dean, AYCSS, and the Registrar. Students will be contacted through navMSU by email and letter to learn the appeal decision.
Early decision deadline: June XX, 2026 - TBD
Standard decision deadline: August XX, 2026 - TBD
Note: Students must meet with their Assistant/Associate Dean and complete the Suspension Appeal Coversheet and Documentation by the above deadlines to have their appeal considered by the University Scholastic Appeals Board.
| Standing | Who to See |
|---|---|
| Good Standing |
Continue to use resources that support you in this standing. Explore new resources as needed. |
| Academic Notice |
Academic Advisor |
| Academic Warning | Allen Yarnell Center for Student Success (AYCSS). |
|
Academic Suspension |
Assistant/Associate Dean of the college of your intended major to appeal or return to MSU. |
- Contact Donna Negaard, donnan@montana.edu (994-4147)
- Please refer to the graduate catalog information on academic standing.