Fresh Start Packet

Fresh Start Checklist You must save this file to your computer before entering your information. Do not complete form while on your Internet browser. Save file, type in information, save again on your computer and then email the form.

Please initial next to each item below:

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Complete an online admission application at www.ecc.edu

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Meet with counselor to determine eligibility for Fresh Start

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Submit the following items to the Student Support Center

by the last day of the semester: • Fresh Start Agreement Form • Fresh Start Course Request Form

• Unofficial free copy of SUNY Erie student transcript _______

If applicable, discuss financial implications of receiving a Fresh Start with: • Financial Aid • Veterans Affairs

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Earn a 2.5 semester GPA in the semester in which you apply for Fresh Start

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Final determination will be emailed to me within 10 days of final grade reporting

Documents will be reviewed by the Divisional Academic Dean at the completion of the semester after grades have been submitted. You will be notified by the Dean’s office if the Fresh Start was granted.

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Fresh Start Agreement Student Name _____________________________________________________________

Student ID ______________

1. I am requesting consideration for Fresh Start status which provides me an opportunity to improve my academic standing at SUNY Erie. I understand the following criteria and requirements for Fresh Start.

2. I previously attended SUNY Erie but have not been in attendance for three or more years.

3. I met with a Counselor to review Fresh Start eligibility. All completed documents must be submitted to a Counselor by the last day of the semester.

4. I will receive the Fresh Start grade adjustment after successful completion of a minimum of 12 credit hours and earning a GPA of 2.5 or higher in those 12 credit hours. (Note: If you are a part time student, it is not necessary to enroll in 12 credit hours in the semester when you apply for a Fresh Start) 5. I understand that following a Fresh Start, cumulative average is determined using only courses with a passing grade prior to the Fresh Start period and all course work taken after readmission.

6. I understand that as a result of being granted “Fresh Start”, I will receive credit toward the total degree requirement for only those courses taken prior to my three year absence from SUNY Erie in which I earned a passing grade.

7. I understand that under this policy, grades that are forgiven will not be used to calculate GPA at SUNY Erie but will remain a part of the official academic transcript.

8. I understand that Fresh Start is extended only once during the my enrollment at SUNY Erie.

9. I understand that all completed documents will be forwarded to the Academic Divisional Dean for approval after final grades are submitted. I will receive notification within 10 days after final grades are submitted.

Student Signature ___________________________________________________________________

Date __________

Counselor Name (Print): _________________________________________________________________________________ Counselor Signature___________________________________________________________________ Date ___________ Divisional Dean Signature ______________________________________________________________ Date ___________

 Approved

 Disapproved

*After the student and counselor signs, the form should be scanned into the Academic Appeals Team Site on ECC One Drive

Fresh Start Course List form You must save this file to your computer before entering your information. Do not complete form while on your Internet browser. Save file, type in information, save again on your computer and then email the form.

This form is used to indicate courses on a student’s transcript which are not to be included in computing the cumulative Q.P.A.

Student Name _____________________________________________________________

Semester applying for Fresh Start _______________________________

Course Number

Credit Hours

Student ID ______________

Date __________

Semester Course was taken

Counselor Name (Print): _________________________________________________________________________________ Counselor Signature___________________________________________________________________ Date ___________

Student Signature ___________________________________________________________________

Date __________