This letter should address following information:
1. Reasons for choosing your degree program in Human Sciences and Education
2. Career plans after graduation
3. Reasons for any past and/or current academic difficulty
4. Referring to #3 above, state if these reasons still exist or have changed
5. Documentation supporting the appeal, (e.g. letter from a physician, obituary notice, accident report)
6. Plan for the future to ensure academic success.
7. List courses to be taken during the next three semesters, with Critical Tracking courses indicated. A recommended path
can be found online at http://sites01.lsu.edu/wp/registraroffice/academics/cats/ or in the CHSE Office of Student
Services, 236 Peabody Hall
8. Choice of new major should this request be denied.
I have read and understand the CATS appeal instructions and review process listed above. I understand that submission of
an appeal does not guarantee approval and that recommendation to submit an appeal by a CHSE counselor/advisor does
not guarantee approval. I understand that failure to submit all required portions of the appeal will result in automatic de-
nial of the request. I declare that the information provided on this appeal form , the accompanying detailed statement, and
any supporting documentation is true to the best of my knowledge.
___________________________
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Signature of Student Date
For Office Use Only
Date Received ___________________ Approved Denied Email Sent:_________________________
Last Updated 12/8/15
Comprehensive Academic Tracking (CATS) Appeal
Please complete the following information:
Name:
Last First Middle
LSU ID: 89 - - E-mail Address:
Local Phone Number: Major:
For Students Requesting a Comprehensive Academic Tracking (CATS) Appeal:
According to the Comprehensive Academic Tracking (CATS) an University policy as stated in the LSU General Catalog,:
“ If a student is flagged for not making minimal progress for two consecutive semesters, in addition to the hold being placed
on the student’s schedule, the student is required to meet with an academic advisor and select a new major that is more
aligned with the student’s interest and abilities.” CHSE students can also appeal to request to remain in their declared degree
program after having two consecutive semesters “off track.”
Completed appeals should be submitted in one the following ways by 4:00pm on Tuesday to ensure review by the appeals
committee that week:.
1. To the CHSE Office of Student Services, 236 Peabody Hall, between 8:00 AM and 4:30 PM, Monday – Friday
2. Via email to chseinfo@lsu.edu or to a CHSE counselor/advisor
3. Via fax to 225/578-3613.
Students will receive notification of the appeal decision within 7 to 10 working days of the submission unless a decision
requires the gathering of additional information.
A student requesting an appeal of the Comprehensive Academic Tracking (CATS) policy must attach a detailed letter explain-
ing the extenuating circumstance(s) that warrant(s) an appel of this policy.
