"At the beginning of the letter include:n Namen Student IDn Addressn Phone Numbern Emailn Study List for current termn Courses you will complete if dismissal is reversedr In the letter, please discuss the following:1. Circumstances which have contributed to your academic performance, including how it affected your schoolwork.2. If the classes in which you have been experiencing problems are
. preparation or major courses, please request a departmental evaluation of your major plan. Your department counselor will fax an evaluation to the Appeals Committee. If you plan to change to a different major this information should be included in your letter.3. Describe steps you are taking to resolve difficulties in your academic/personal/extracurricular life.See more here - http://www.ugeducation.ucla.edu/counseling/handouts/Dismissal%20Appeal%20Info.pdf"