Satisfactory Academic Progress Appeal

Students attending ORU are required to make Satisfactory Academic Progress as outlined in the University Catalog. After reviewing your performance over the completed fall and spring terms, your course completion rate and/or cumulative GPA failed to meet the conditions of the University Satisfactory Academic Progress (SAP) policy. The SAP policy encompasses federal financial aid, state grants, outside scholarships, campus leadership positions, ORU academic scholarships and campus participation. Students who fail to meet SAP conditions are not able to receive federal financial aid and have limited access to other aid types.

Students with extenuating circumstances contributing to unsatisfactory academic progress are allowed to submit a formal appeal for aid to the University SAP Appeal Committee utilizing the fields below.

Name Name First Last
ORU ID Number
Phone number Phone number - ### - ### ####
Email
Do you wish to submit a SAP Appeal?

If you choose not to appeal, the Financial Aid Office will remove the appeal requirement from your Vision account and adjust your award package accordingly. You will need to make payment arrangements with Student Accounts.
Satisfactory Academic Progress Standards

All Undergraduate Students at ORU must meet the following academic standards at the conclusion of each academic year to be considered as making satisfactory academic progress:

1. Pass minimum 67% of attempted hours in the fall and spring semesters combined. Course withdrawals do not count as passed.

2. Pass minimum 67% of attempted hours since beginning your academic studies. Course withdrawals do not count as passed.

3. Maintain a minimum cumulative grade point average (GPA) appropriate for your year of study: Freshmen (26.5 attempted hours or less) must earn 1.50 or higher; Sophomores (27-59.5 attempted hours) must earn 1.75 or higher; Juniors/Seniors (60+ attempted hours) must earn 2.0 or higher cumulative GPA.
Are you currently working under a formal success plan with a full time staff member of the ORU Student Success Office?

Are you currently working under a formal success plan with a full time staff member of the ORU Student Success Office? Yes No
Who is your Success Coach?
Please explain the reasons and/or extenuating circumstances that led to your unsatisfactory academic progress in the preceding academic year using your own words. Do not use AI tools or automated writing assistance. We are not evaluating grammar, punctuation, or writing style—just your honest explanation. Be sure to include what steps you plan to take to improve moving forward.
Please upload any external supporting documentation for your appeal

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External supporting documentation may be a doctor's note, counselor's statement, academic advisement plan etc. This documentation is not required but if submitted will be reviewed confidentially by the SAP Appeals Committee.
By signing below I certify that the information presented on this form is correct to the best of my knowledge. I understand that submission of the Satisfactory Academic Progress Appeal does not guarantee approval and the future of my aid eligibility is at the discretion of the ORU SAP Appeal Committee.

If I have chosen not to appeal, I understand that the absence of an appeal may impact my eligibility for federal, state, and/or institutional financial aid programs

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