Dismissal of graduate students is accomplished by written notification to the student from the chair of the appropriate graduate department. Students have the right to appeal a decision of dismissal. A letter should be written to the Director of Graduate Studies stating reasons why the decision should be reversed. An ad hoc appeals committee will be convened within five working days upon receipt of such a letter, consisting of representatives of the department involved (up to two persons), a member of the graduate council in an unrelated field, the Director of Graduate Studies. This committee will make a recommendation to the Provost of an action upholding or reversing the decision. The Provost will formally review the decision and notify the student within five working days. Re-admission following dismissal for poor scholarship is granted rarely; it requires the strong recommendation of the graduate faculty of the appropriate department, with approval of the Graduate Council. A period of at least one semester is required between the dismissal and application for re-admission.