Students have the right to appeal a finding of responsibility made by their Hearing Officer.
To submit an appeal, students must:
Submit in Writing: Appeals must be written and submitted by the student directly.
Include Specific Grounds: The appeal must specify one or more of the approved grounds listed below.
Meet the Deadline: Appeals must be submitted within five business days from the date the student was notified of the decision.
Grounds for Appeal
Appeals are not full rehearings but are instead limited to reviewing the original case based on specific criteria. Students may appeal if they believe:
- There was a procedural error that affected the outcome unfairly.
- New information is available that was not reasonably accessible during the initial process and could change the outcome.
- The Hearing Officer, investigator, or decision-maker had a conflict of interest or showed bias that materially affected the outcome.
- The sanctions imposed are disproportionate to the offense and the student’s cumulative conduct history.
