Instruction:
- Complete all fields of the Advisor Appeal Form.
- A typed letter of rationale will be required for all appeals and can be attached for electronic submission. All letters must be submitted in Word or PDF format.
- If needed, include documentation to support your request (departmental approval for third attempts of courses; add/drop form; instructor verification; medical documentation; etc). This information will be used to help the Advisor Appeal Committee make its decision.
Processing:
- The advising office staff reviews the Advisor Appeal Form to ensure the student portion of the form is thoroughly and accurately completed. The form is returned to the student if it is incomplete.
- The request is forwarded to the Advisor Appeal Committee for discussion and decision. The following criteria will be considered by the committee in rendering a decision:
- Academic history
- Reason for the appeal (illness; work scheduling conflicts; family difficulties or responsibilities)
- Plan for addressing the circumstance that led to the appeal
- Quality and completeness of the appeal
- Contact with advising and any previous similar appeals
Appeal reviews take place every Friday. Submissions after 4:30 on Thursday are not guaranteed to be reviewed until the following week. The student will be informed of the decision via email. Documentation of the request and decision are placed in the student’s file.