Appeal Procedures and Deadlines
- Students may appeal one time following the notification of academic standing.
- Appeals must be submitted using the Academic Appeals Form with supporting documentation.
- Deadlines are as follows:
- Appeals submitted within deadlines will be evaluated not only on individual merit but also on institutional capacity, program availability, and enrollment limits.
- Exceptions due to documented evidence of extraordinary circumstances remain permissible but must not conflict with SB 185 operational constraints.
- oWarning/Probation/Dismissal: Two weeks after the University notice of academic action of probation or dismissal
- oRetroactive Withdrawal: Five business days before the start of the academic term
- oGrade Appeals: Two weeks after posting of final grades
Committee Meetings
The Academic Appeals Committee will meet as needed per the established schedule:
- Monday of the third week after notification of change in academic standings are sent Additional meetings may be convened as necessary.
- Meeting priorities may be adjusted based on institutional restructuring timelines and reporting obligations.
- Appeals impacting high-demand or limited programs may receive priority review.
Grade Appeals (program teach-out)
- Grade changes that impact a student in a program designated in “teach-out” phase must be implemented in the time specified in the “teach-out” period.
- Appeals that would place a student into discontinued or suspended programs may be denied or redirected.
Retroactive Withdrawal
- Financial aid and institutional repayment obligations will be evaluated in coordination with enhanced financial controls under Senate Bill 185.
- Approval of withdrawals must consider institutional financial impact.
Appeal of Dismissal
- Reinstatement is contingent upon:
- oProgram availability within the approved limited academic offerings
- oAlignment with enrollment targets
- oDemonstrated likelihood of successful progression under stricter academic standards
- oRe-admission decisions are subject to presidential authority and institutional needs.
- oAcademic contracts must include performance benchmarks aligned with Senate Bill 185 goals (retention, completion, workforce alignment).
- oRe-admission may be denied if the student's program has been eliminated or is no longer aligned with institutional priorities