Academic Dismissal Petition Process

Students must have an active application for the semester you are submitting a petition.

Students who have not been enrolled at an Alamo College within twelve (12) months of their petitioning semester are required to complete the Admissions process. This step must be completed first in order to proceed with the remaining petition process steps. You may view information on how to complete the Admissions process online by clicking on the Application and Enrollment Steps for Transfer and Former Students

• Students must not have any registration holds on their record other than the Academic Dismissal hold or Title IX hold. 
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The Fall 2025 application for admission must be submitted if you have not been enrolled at NVC or another Alamo College since Summer 2024 or before. The last day to submit an application for each part of term is listed below:

At this time, applications must be completed for the semester you wish to complete the petition process. If you completed the application process for a prior semester and did not enroll in courses, a new application is needed. 

Complete the Academic Dismissal Petition Information Form

We are accepting petitions for academic dismissal for the fall 2025 and spring 2026 semesters. Once you have completed the admissions process, you may proceed with the next step, which is to fill out and submit the Academic Dismissal Petition Information Form online. You may click the link above, or use the QR code to complete.

 The form is important as it will ask you the following information, which will be utilized to give you the best possible experience with our dismissal process:

• Information required to add you to the PASS Canvas Course
• Contact Information 
• Personal preferences                                                          

The form will be submitted online, and you will receive an invitation to access the course via your ACES email within 3-5 business days of submission. No additional emails will be sent to your personal email unless there is an issue regarding being added to the course. Emails will be the primary method of communication, and all notifications will be sent to your ACES student email. It is expected that you will check your student ACEs email regularly in order to ensure the process may proceed without delay.   

Forms will be accepted per each part of the semester as listed below:

You are highly encouraged to complete this step as soon as possible, as due to high volumes, late submission may delay your ability to be added to the PASS Canvas course. Please do not submit more than one form- if you submitted for a different part of term and did not complete the process at that time, you will automatically be considered for the next part of term. If you submitted a form for a prior semester, please submit an updated form to begin the process for fall 2025 or spring 2026.

Complete the P.A.S.S. Canvas Course & Submit Your Petition Packet

If you submit the Academic Dismissal Petition Information form online by the deadline, the Academic Standards team will review it. Once approved, you'll be added to the Pathway for Student Success (PASS) Canvas course within 3-5 business days. This course is utilized to help prepare you for 1) completing the remainder of the dismissal petition process, 2) familiarize you with the tools that you will be utilizing as a student of NVC (such as Canvas, ACEs, and GPS), and 3) help you complete the process quickly and efficiently. Once you have been added to the course, you will receive an invitation to join the course via your ACEs student email. Because this course is directly tied to your student profile, you cannot be added to the course with a personal email. You will be added to the course within 3-5 business days of submitting your form. When you accept the invitation sent via your ACES student email, you will be able to:

• Review Petition Packet Requirements (Module 4)
• Learn about the Dismissal Interview and how to schedule it (Module 4)
• Understand expectations as an NVC student (Module 3)
• Learn more about available resources to help you be successful (Module 5)

If you would like step-by-step directions on how to accept the course, please click on Accepting the Invitation to the PASS Canvas Course document. 

Upon completion of the modules, you will be able to access and submit your petition packet documents via the Petition App. 

Petition Packet includes:

• Time Matters Activity: Plan your weekly schedule
• Reflection Statement: Your success plan and goals
• Dismissal Petition Waiver Form
• Contract for Academic Dismissal
• Transfer Students: Ensure prior college transcript is received

What technology will I need to complete this course?

The course can be completed using any device (laptop, tablet, mobile phone); however, the best way to view the course and complete the documents needed is by using a computer. If you do not own a personal computer, you may utilize a computer on campus by visiting our open computer lab.

Students will need to complete the PASS Course and submit their petition documents by the dates listed below:

Students who do not complete all parts by the indicated deadline will automatically be considered able to complete for the upcoming part of term for each semester. Students who do not complete by the deadline for Spring Flex II will need to plan to petition for the fall 2026 semester.

Only students with completed applications for admission, no registration holds and who submitted Petition Information Forms will be added to the Canvas course.

Attend the Dismissal Interview

If all portions of the PASS course were completed as directed, you will receive information and a link to schedule your interview via text. Dismissal Interview availability will be based on the part of the term you are planning to enroll in classes. Some things to consider:

• Interviews are scheduled in order of process completion on a first-come, first-served basis.
• To ensure you are guaranteed an opportunity to interview with an advisor, you must complete all portions of the Dismissal process by the priority deadline.
• Missed interviews without prior notification may result in an automatic denial of your petition for the semester. If you must change your scheduled appointment date, please notify the Academic Standards team at nvc-ast@alamo.edu as soon as possible. 
• Upon submission of all documents as directed, you will be sent a link to schedule your interview via text. This will allow you to schedule your session as quickly as possible. Interviews must be scheduled a minimum of 24 hours in advance, therefore, once all interview spots are filled, we cannot proceed with your petition. 

Dismissal Interviews for the different parts of term will begin and conclude based on the dates below: 

Students who do not complete all parts by the indicated deadline will need to begin the process for a future semester.