University offer rescinded 2 weeks before classes start?

[Cynica]

I was accepted by a local university in Texas and then my acceptance rescinded two weeks before classes were scheduled to start. I made an advising appointment before orientation and there I was informed that my acceptance was an "error" and that they were "very sorry they screwed up". I was just below the GPA mark of meeting program requirements for the upper division sequence. I turned down other university offers based on my acceptance to this program and even met with my boss at my job to scale down my hours in preparation for the school year. Is there anything I can do because of their error and lack of timeliness in informing me?

 

[justalayman]

so, you tell your boss you don't need those hours off and you apply for late registration to the schools you turned down.

after all that, you determine what your losses are and go; that sucks. wish there was some way to get that back.


then realize there is more than likely not and go on with life.



a real simple question: were you aware of their GPA requirements and in fact knew you did not meet them?

 

[Cynica]

Yes I was aware of the program requirements and I did calculations to make sure I was well above the GPA threshold. Their calculations supplied during that meeting differed, using a university rubric. As far as acceptance deposits and things of that nature, is there not a way to get that back either? Also, have already looked into late registration, for the professional track I'm going into there are limited seats and that option is unavailable. Undoubtedly I'll try for the spring

 

[xylene]

Ombudsman

I was accepted by a local university in Texas and then my acceptance rescinded two weeks before classes were scheduled to start. I made an advising appointment before orientation and there I was informed that my acceptance was an "error" and that they were "very sorry they screwed up". I was just below the GPA mark of meeting program requirements for the upper division sequence. I turned down other university offers based on my acceptance to this program and even met with my boss at my job to scale down my hours in preparation for the school year. Is there anything I can do because of their error and lack of timeliness in informing me?

Before you do anything else, you need to talk to the University Ombudsman of the school that rescinded your acceptance.

It is very possible that the ombudsman could help you with this. You are on the cusp, and you have your calculations. And you were admitted and then struck out late...

Another adviser suggested to move on, I don't 100% agree with that, but I would not invest too much in trying to appeal their admissions revocation. But I would not invest no effort.

 

[justalayman]

Cynica;3086528]Yes I was aware of the program requirements and I did calculations to make sure I was well above the GPA threshold. Their calculations supplied during that meeting differed, using a university rubric.

is that like a sliderule?

or more of a sliding rule

As far as acceptance deposits and things of that nature, is there not a way to get that back either?

if there were any deposits made to the school because you were accepted, those should surely be recoverable. If you made deposits to entities outside of the school (e.g; off site housing deposit), if they are not refunded by the payee, you may have a claim against the school to recover those based on a claim of promissory estoppel.

Another adviser suggested to move on, I don't 100% agree with that, but I would not invest too much in trying to appeal their admissions revocation. But I would not invest no effort.

well, sort of but was with this as the basis of my answer:

Is there anything I can do because of their error and lack of timeliness in informing me?

it appeared to be more of a "can I sue" question than a "is there anything I can do to get them to reconsider" question.


I do agree with X here though. If you have not exhausted any and all means of appealing their decision, shoot for that.

 

[Cynica]

Before you do anything else, you need to talk to the University Ombudsman of the school that rescinded your acceptance.

Thank you, your advice is appreciated.

 

[gator1]

The least you should do is dress well, and head straight to the office of the Dean of Admissions of your program as early in the morning as possible, and politely ask for a few minutes of his or her time. Present your acceptance letter to the Dean, explain the situation, assertively state your desire to be in that program, and hope for the best.

If you really are borderline, it is almost always within the Dean's perogative to admit you, even if conditionally.

 

[csi7]

Also be professional in your quest to find help to stay in the program.

Best wishes.