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  1. This summer I began a graduate school program consisting of two 5-week summer semesters, a fall semester, and a spring semester. My first semester was a 5-week summer semester requiring 3 classes. I received two B-'s and one B resulting in a 2.78 GPA. The grad school program requires a 3.0 after each semester. For some reason I thought it was a 3.0 for graduation which was my fault. I had a one-week break after summer semester before fall semester. Less than one hour before my first class of fall semester I received an email from the dean of the university informing me not to go to class because I was being terminated from the program. I was surprised and heartbroken. I was so excited for my program at my dream school. I chatted with the dean of my specific program and associate dean/professor and they seemed to be on my side. In fact, the dean of my program said he was notified my GPA fell below a 3.0 and was wondering if I resolved things with my professor leading me to believe he didn't even think I would be terminated. The associate dean was surprised as well because he has only seen people terminated for failing classes. They advised me to appeal the termination and officially report my health issues to the school then use that as part of my appeal. I have ADD and anxiety but did not report it to the school because in the past I have not taken advantage of resources such as extended time and been fine. Looking back, I guess I need it in graduate school. The dean of my program said my professors noticed I was very anxious but there was no record of anxiety. I didn't report that mainly out of embarrassment, but I should have looking back. I was getting off anxiety medication at the time which contributed to my performance. I moved from a pretty conservative part of the country where mental health was not discussed and stigmatized to an openminded area for graduate school. I had my psychiatrist write a letter stating I am now in good mental health to continue. My mental health also went downhill because I just moved to a new city alone for the first time and did not have access to my psychiatrist as much as before and was still working on finding a new one in the area. I also appealed the decision due to not having access to my grades in one of my classes. My professor accidentally muted me from seeing my grades, so I had no idea I had a B-. I had an A until the final presentation which I received a D on. I received an email today stating they sympathize with the challenges I faced during my semester, but my appeal has been denied because my 2.78 GPA falls well below the 3.0 GPA requirement. This just seems crazy to me and I am in shock a graduate school would kick a student out so abruptly then deny the appeal even with the health explanation. Should I keep fighting or just move on? Thank you!
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