Updated 12/2018
Saint Louis University
Petition for
Academic Amnesty (Undergraduate)
Form
#13
Enrollment Services Center - DuBourg Hall, Room 119
1 Grand Blvd. St. Louis, MO 63103 314.977.2269 www.slu.edu/questions
Section 3
Justification
State in clear and concise sentences why Academic Amnesty is being requested. The individual
must be prepared to submit evidence of growth in maturity and responsibility indicative of
capacity to perform university-level work. Declarations of good intentions are not sufficient.
Each application will be considered on its merits. Attach additional document if needed.
Section 2
Semester Information
Semester #1 Requesting Academic Amnesty
Semester (fall/winter/spring/summer) and Year
Semester #2 Requesting for Academic Amnesty
Semester (fall/winter/spring/summer) and Year
Section 1
Student
Student ID
Semester Last Attended Saint Louis University
Semester (fall/winter/spring/summer) and Year
Prior Major
Semester Returning to Saint Louis University
Semester (fall/winter/spring/summer) and Year
New Major
Saint Louis University
Petition for
Academic Amnesty (Undergraduate)
Form
#13
Enrollment Services Center - DuBourg Hall, Room 119
1 Grand Blvd. St. Louis, MO 63103 314.977.2269 www.slu.edu/questions
Form Procedures
1. Student completes sections 1, 2 and 3.
2. Student acknowledges policies related to academic amnesty in section 6.
3. Student receives approval via signature from their prior college/school Dean in section 4.
4. Student receives approval via signature from their new college/school Dean in section 4.
5. Student must submit with a Petition for Revision of Academic Record.
To be eligible for academic amnesty students:
may not have attended Saint Louis University for a period of the last three years,
must be readmitted to a undergraduate degree-seeking program at Saint Louis University,
must not have received a bachelor degree from Saint Louis University,
must meet catalog requirements for the term they are readmitted, and
may not have previously been granted academic amnesty.
If students are granted academic amnesty:
it is irrevocable,
it applies to all courses and credits taken during the chosen one or two semester(s),
it does not erase courses or credits from students’ records, and
it removes grades from the grade point average (GPA) with transcript notation. Additionally, the
courses and credits may not be applied toward graduation.
Students receiving financial aid need to verify with the Office of Student Financial Services whether
academic amnesty will affect their eligibility status.
Students receiving veterans benefits in the terms for which they are seeking amnesty need to verify
with the School Certifying Official whether academic amnesty will affect their VA Benefits.
I understand and acknowledge that:
Student Signature
Date
Section 6
Acknowledgements
Section 4
Approval
Dean of Prior SLU Major Signature
Date
Section 5
Approval
Dean of New SLU Major Signature
Date
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