Appeals of Academic Offenses

If a student receives a penalty of zero on the assignment or a failure in the course and wishes to appeal the determination, within ten (10) business days of receiving the determination letter, the student must contact the Academic Ombud to begin the process to appeal to a hearing panel. 

Please see Appeal a minor penalty for more information.

If a student is found responsible by a Hearing Panel, the student may appeal by filing a notice of appeal with the Academic Ombud within seven (7) business days of the decision determining the sanction. Appeals not filed in a timely manner will not be accepted or considered.  The notice must state:

1.  the grounds of the appeal; and
2. whether is the respondent is appealing the finding of responsibility, the sanction imposed, or both.

Please see Appeal a Offense Hearing Decision for more information.