Appealing a Course Grade

An appeal of a course grade should be taken directly to the Office of the Vice President for Academic Affairs

Appealing a Charge of Academic Dishonesty

An appeal of a charge of academic dishonesty should be taken directly to the Office of the Vice President for Academic Affairs.

Appealing for a Waiver of a Course Prerequisite

An appeal for the waiver of a course prerequisite should be taken to the instructor of the course. The instructor's decision is final. The instructor will notify the Academic Advisor to override the prerequisite.

Other Types of Appeals

All other appeals should be submitted, in writing, by the student petitioner to the Associate Dean for Academic Affairs. The petitioner should clearly state the nature of the appeal and provide justification for it.

How is a decision made regarding my appeal?

The appeal will be brought before an Appeals Committee. This committee will be composed of three faculty members who serve on the Undergraduate Affairs Committee (UAC). Decisions will be based on a majority vote.

Should I appear before the Committee? Can I bring someone?

Petitioners need not appear before the Appeals Committee. However, petitioners may appear before the Appeals Committee if they so request. In conformance with University Policy, a representative may accompany the petitioner; however, that representative may only support or advise the petitioner and may not be allowed to address the Appeals Committee.

How will I be notified of the Committee's decision?

The decision of the Appeals Committee will be transmitted in writing to the petitioner by the Associate Dean for Academic Affairs.

May I appeal a second time if my appeal is not granted?

If an appeal is denied, the petitioner may once request a reconsideration by the Appeals Committee. The request for reconsideration should be submitted in writing to the Associate Dean for Academic Affairs. Letters requesting reconsideration should be addresses to the Associate Dean and must include information not presented in the original appeal.

Appeals denied by the Appeals Committee may be appealed to the Dean of the Warnell School of Forestry and Natural Resources. A denial by the Dean may be appealed to the Office of the Vice President for Academic Affairs.