SMSU College Now Appeals

Student Eligibility Requirements to Complete an SMSU College Now Class for College Credit

 Seniors - need to meet one of the following requirements:

• a 3.0 GPA or above in high school

• be in the top half of their graduating class

• score in the 50th percentile on a nationally standardized test

 Juniors - need to meet one of the following requirements:

• a 3.0 GPA or above in high school

• be in the top third of their graduating class

• score in the 70th percentile on a nationally standardized test

The appeal process is for students who are interested in taking a course through College Now but do not meet the set requirements for eligibility.  Below are the items we will need to receive in order to complete the Student Appeal Process:

1. A completed, online Student Appeal form

2. A personal letter from the student

3. A Student Appeal Reference Form completed by a teacher and/or administrator

4. High school transcripts (must include grades for the most recent semester/trimester/quarter completed at the high school).

Here is a Step-by-Step Guide to the Appeal Process that students may find helpful when completing this process.