Appeals Policy

1. A student placed on academic probation may not appeal the decision unless the student is able to produce specific documentation demonstrating an error in the data underlying the probation decision.
2. A student may not appeal a decision dismissing the student for academic deficiencies.

I. Appeal Procedures

1. If a student placed on academic probation has specific documentation demonstrating error in the data underlying the probation decision, the student must submit that documentation to the director within five (5) business days of receipt of the notice of probation.
2. A dismissed student must present his or her written appeal to the Director of the Institute by the date specified in the notice dismissal.  The specified date will be no later than the 5th business day of following the dismissal decision.
3. The appeal procedure is designed to deal with exceptional cases of a complex nature.  It is not available to circumvent standard requirements (e.g., grades, grade point average, or examination standards).  Generally, a dismissal will be overturned by the director only when a student is able to produce specific documentation that proves institute wrongdoing or extraordinary circumstances beyond the students control that warrant an exception to the institute’s academic policies.
4. The appeal will be decided in five business days following receipt of appeal letter from the student. The director determines the procedures to be followed for the appeal and notifies the student in writing.
5. The director has the final decision regarding the appeal.  There is no appeal once the director has made a decision.
   

II. Student Status Pending Appeal