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Appeal Form


From the Student Handbook

APPEALS

The accused student found in violation of the Student Code of Conduct or the general policies and regulations of the University may file an appeal within five working days, upon notification of the student’s sanction(s).

CIRCUMSTANCES FOR APPEAL

The accused student may file an appeal in the following circumstances:

  • Discipline procedures were not adhered to.
  • The student believes there is new evidence that was not available at the time of the original conduct conference.

APPEAL PROCESS

In filing an appeal, the student must adhere to the following process:

  • This student must submit an this online appeal form, which is also provided at the bottom of the outcome letter issued by the conduct officer within five business days of the decision that is being appealed.
  • The form must specify at least one of the circumstances listed as an approved reason for appealing.
  • The appeal letter must include the following: o Regulation of Student Code of Conduct or policy for which the student was found in violation. o Circumstances under which the appeal is being filed. o A detailed rationale clearly stating the reasons for disagreeing with the decision. o A statement of what the student’s proposed outcome should be to the situation.

After receiving, accepting and reviewing an appeal, an Appellate Officer may decide the appeal based on the written appeal itself, or at the Appellate Officer’s option, may meet with the student and/or others related to the incident. The Appellate Officer may then decide to:

  • Affirm the original decision,
  • Reverse or revise the original decision,
  • Change the sanction(s) or
  • Call for a new conduct conference to be held.

When possible, the student will be notified in writing of the decision within five working days. The decision of the Appellate Officer is final. 

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