TAMIU Student Handbook 2019-2020

Page 74 of 86 Students placed on academic suspension at the end of the fall or spring semesters are eligible to attend the subsequent Wintermester, Maymester or Summer sessions at TAMIU. If the student achieves an institutional cumulative grade point average of 2.0 or better at the conclusion of the wintermester, maymester or summer terms, the academic suspension status will be removed. Complaints alleging violations of the American with Disabilities Act (ADA) TAMIU offers reasonable accommodations for students with disabilities. Students may contact Student Counseling and Disability Services at for policy and procedures for requesting accommodations. If you feel as though you have been discriminated against on the basis of disability status, please contact Director of Equal Opportunity and Diversity at KLM 159B, or call 956.326.2857. Fraud and Abuse Complaint Fraud, waste and abuse of resources of any kind by University employees is prohibited. TAMUS maintains a Risk, Fraud and Misconduct Hotline for reporting fraudulent, wasteful or abusive activities. The Hotline, a telephone and web-based reporting system, provides a way to anonymously report instances of suspected fraud, waste and abuse. The web-based reporting system can be accessed at https://secure.ethicspoint.com/domain/media/en/gui/20500/index.html . A person may also call 1.888.501.3850 to report an issue. Student Conduct Grievance Anymember of the University communitymay file a grievance against a student who violates the Student Code of Conduct. Grievances must be filed in writing within fifteen (15) University business days of the discovery of the alleged infraction to the Office of Student Conduct and Community Engagement via the ReportIt form available at http://www.tamiu.edu/reportit . Timelines for the grievance process may be extended for good cause shown or upon the unilateral discretion of the Office of Student Conduct and Community Engagement. Student Financial Aid Appeal A student not meeting SAP standards due to extenuating circumstances may appeal a financial aid suspension by submitting an Appeal of Financial Aid Satisfactory Academic Progress. Examples of extenuating circumstances include a major medical condition or hospitalization of self or immediate family member, death of immediate family member, or victims of violent crimes. Personal or financial issues with family, friends, or roommates are not considered extenuating circumstances. The Financial Aid Appeal Committee will only evaluate appeals for students who have a complete financial aid folder and are enrolled for the semester of appeal. Students should make payment arrangements with the Bursar’s Office while their appeal is being reviewed