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Student Conduct Appeal Form


This form is designed for students and Student Organizations appealing action through the student conduct process.

All appeals must be submitted in writing no later than five (5) days after the date noted on the outcome letter. Appeals of hearing decisions will be submitted to the Dean of Students or designee. The appeal will be forwarded in a timely manner to the appropriate Appeals Officer for review. The appeal will be reviewed to determine if the merits of the stated basis for appeal are met. If the appeal grounds have been met, all related documentation and evidence will be reviewed within the scope of the appeal. Decisions on the appeal will be issued within thirty (30) days, absent extenuating circumstances. 

In cases of Organization Disciplinary Suspension or Organization Disciplinary Expulsion, the appeals by groups who are affiliated with a national or international organization must be accompanied by a letter of support for the appeal.  

An appeal may be sought on the following grounds: 

  1.  A procedural irregularity under the University policy or procedures that affected the hearing outcome.  
  2. New evidence that was not reasonably available through the exercise of reasonable diligence at the time of the hearing that could affect the outcome of the matter.  
  3. The University Conduct Board Member/Hearing Officer(s) had a conflict of interest or bias for or against an individual party that affected the outcome of the matter.  
  4. The Disciplinary Educational Outcome imposed was grossly disproportionate based on the charged violation and past conduct record. 

The appealing party must set forth the grounds for the appeal, and include any supporting documentation. If the grounds for an appeal asserts a procedural irregularity, existence of new evidence, or conflict of interest/bias, the appealing party bears the burden of establishing by a preponderance of evidence that the outcome of the matter was affected.

After review, the Appeals Officer shall inform the appealing party in writing of the appeal determination. Email will be the primary form of communication throughout the Appeal Process.

 

 
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Person or Organization Appealing

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Reasons for Appeal

You may select any or all of the following reasons for appeal. Please be sure to provide substantive evidence to support your claim(s). You may also attach supporting evidence below. Simply telling the appeals officer the case from your point of view is not designated as a reason for appeal.

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Supporting Documentation

Photos, video, email, and other supporting documents may be attached below. 5GB maximum total size.
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