<p>I'm applying to grad programs this fall and I've run into a problem that I'm hoping someone out there might have advice on. I recently graduated from a top-50 public with a BA in History, Near Eastern Studies and Computer Science (3.6 cGPA); I also recently took the GRE and came out with a 760verb/720quant. Everything is fine so far, except that "expulsion" is listed at the end of my transcript. </p>
<p>Last May I ended up with an INC for a grade that should have been submitted by the prof at least by the summer. Although I walked for graduation I had to extend my formal graduation date until August. In any case, I met the professor in his office over the summer, got into a quarrel with him and said some things I shouldn't have. I ended up being expelled. It was an awful experience and I feel that the sanction was totally inappropriate; I'm still in the process of appealing the sanction. My question is, how will "expulsion" affect my chances for grad school, should it remain on my transcript?</p>
<p>Perhaps you could include a letter explaining the situation and why you were expelled.</p>
<p>If you are expelled you won’t actually receive a diploma, and you will be unable to apply to graduate school.</p>
<p>Well, I had already completed graduation and my transcript was finalized. Are withholding a diploma and expulsion two different acts? It seems like I’d at least be able to receive the diploma, since all of my degree requirements had been fulfilled, although I’d have to contend with “expulsion” being listed at the end of my transcript.</p>
<p>Does your transcript say “Degree Granted Aug, 2009,” or does it end with “expulsion” and nothing about graduating? If the disputed grade was needed to complete your degree requirements, you may not have officially been granted a degree. “Walking for graduation” is a ceremonial act - you need the notation on your transcript to show your graduation.</p>
<p>You are ineligible for grad school until such time as you resolve this issue. You have not graduated until such time as your school issues a diploma and notates your trancript - which they are refusing to do. Without that you are ineligible for grad school - every school requires submission of “proof of graduation” either prior to enrolling or by the end of the first semester. Show up without it and they kick you out. So why waste the time and energy?</p>
<p>Concentrate on resolving the issue. If you are willing to reveal the nature of your transgression, their may be some on here who might be able to offer suggestions (although you will inevitably be villified as well by some). If you cannot resolve this, grad school is not an option, although some companies may be willing to hire you in your field despite your expulsion.</p>