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Student Appeals: Student Resource Information Guide
Student Appeals: Student Resource Information Guide
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Student Appeals: Student Resource Information Guide

Question:
What are the procedure and best practices to submit a Student Appeal? 
Answer:
Academically-Related Appeals - Student Appeals Center (SAC): Requests for exceptions to academic policy must be submitted via appeal to the Student Appeals Center (SAC). SAC decision-makers have the authority to make exceptions to University policy based upon a student's individual circumstances. Decisions are based upon maintaining the academic integrity of the institution. It is incumbent upon the student to provide his/her campus representative with an appeal letter and all relevant documents and statements of support for the request. Students and campus representatives are required to refer to the specific policy being appealed in order to determine the eligibility of the request. SAC Decisions are ineligible for appeal through any other entity within the University.
 
When submitting a SAC appeal, you are requesting an exception to the university’s established academic or programmatic policies. There is no guarantee your request will be granted. You must provide information which demonstrates the academic rationale for why the requested exception should be granted.
 
Best Practices when submitting a SAC appeal request:
  1. Discuss your specific situation with your advisor who can provide you with options and recommendations
    • Your advisor can review specific program and academic policy information
      • Based on your specific situation, your advisor may identify specific questions or topics that should be addressed in your student letter/statement
    • Your exception request and the outcome you are seeking should be clearly stated in your appeal letter/statement
  2. Demonstrate why an exception to established policy should be granted
    • Include all relevant information that you want a decision-maker to consider regarding your request
  3. Include all documentation to support your request for exception
    • May include, but is not limited to the following:
      • course descriptions or syllabi
      • transcripts from prior institution
      • medical or legal documentation reflecting dates and information that affected education
      • military/deployment documentation including dates that affected education
      • other relevant information that provides a sound and compelling basis for an exception to university policy
  4. Follow-up with your advisor to submit your request and receive the decision
    • Provide statement and documentation to your advisor, who will submit the appeal request on your behalf
    • Your advisor will inform you of the outcome once a decision is rendered
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