<p>I was hoping someone could read over my letter to appeal academic dismissal. I transferred to a university fall quarter and did poorly. I ended with a 1.05 GPA and my cumulative GPA entering was 3.5 This is my first quarter at a university.</p>
<p>To Whom It May Concern:</p>
<p>My name is XXXX and I am a transfer student majoring in Psychology. I hope to appeal the decision for academic dismissal. I will not attempt to make excuses for my grades, but to explain the circumstances that led to a decline in my academic progress. I wish to urge you to reinstate me at UC Davis for the winter quarter on academic probation.</p>
<p>My first quarter here has been a struggle for me both academically and mentally. In my last semester prior to transferring to XXXX, my school psychologist diagnosed me with Major Depressive Disorder and urged me to see a psychiatrist outside of school. After graduating with my Associates degrees, I entered summer where I began to prepare for the move to XXXX. I did not heed my school psychologists advice during the summer because it seemed futile to start seeing someone only to leave a few sessions later, and thought it better to wait until I moved to XXXX to ensure more stability. While I was getting my affairs in order for the move, my paternal grandfather passed away from Alzheimers disease. </p>
<p>I moved to XXXX away from family and friends in a fragile state without knowing anyone at my new home. Upon entering I felt wholly unprepared for the drastic difference of a university atmosphere from the comforts of community college life. I struggled to meet people at the start of the quarter and retreated to the confines of my room. In the first weeks during the quarter my father left for Lithuania to sort out his parents affairs and the shock of losing a family member rushed back. I began to confine myself to my room and would not leave for days. This highly affected my academics, as I could not get out of bed to attend classes. Eventually, I forced myself out of the house and began attending lectures only to find that I had drastically fallen behind. This only further fueled my spiraling depression and I ended the quarter abysmally.</p>
<p>The grades I received were an indication that something needed to be done. I signed up for winter classes that I felt I could handle because I had taken equivalents at my community college, but unfortunately did not transfer into upper division credits. I vowed to see a mental health professional upon my return to XXXX after winter break and begin treatment for MDD. </p>
<p>I do not wish my academic career at XXXX to end so prematurely after only one quarter. I would like to implore you to reinstate me on academic probation so I can prove that I am a valuable asset to this institution. I strongly believe that I can not only bring my grades up, but also excel in my classes and any other future endeavors here at XXXX. </p>
<p>I do not believe this quarter is an accurate reflection of the type of student I am and my academic achievements. I know that given the chance I can prove my attendance at this institution is worthwhile. I hope to pursue my academic career in Psychology with the excellence that XXXX has to offer and be given the chance to leave in good standing with a diploma.</p>
<p>Thank you for taking the time to read my statement and I hope you consider appealing my dismissal from XXXX.</p>
<p>Sincerely,
XXXX</p>