Student Appeal Process
Students have the right to appeal decisions made and policies enforced by the College. Appeals may be requested based upon the following circumstances:
- Final Grades
- Attendance
- Enforcement of College policies resulting in a change in status or disciplinary action
Appeal of a final grade or attendance:
- Students disputing a final grade or a specific date(s) of attendance must first meet with or email the instructor within five business days of the last scheduled class day.
- The student must provide evidence substantiating the request.
- The instructor must review, make a determination, and meet with the student to communicate the decision within three business days.
- The student may appeal the instructor’s decision and must email to the Program Director within three business days of the instructor’s decision.
- The Program Director must review, make a determination, and meet with the student to communicate the decision within three business days.
- The decision of the Program Director is final.
Appealing enforcement of College policies:
- Students disputing a decision based on enforcement of College policies resulting in a status change or disciplinary action must appeal in writing within five business days of the decision and submit documentation to the Director of Education.
- An appeal committee will be convened within three business days of receipt of the appeal.
- The appeal committee will review, meet with the student, and make a determination within three business days.
- The decision of the Appeal Committee is final.
