Appeals

Students may appeal the decision and/or sanction(s) issued under the disciplinary process under the following conditions:

To determine whether the investigation and/or disciplinary processes have not been appropriately and fairly followed. Deviations from designated procedures will not be a basis for sustaining an appeal unless it can be demonstrated that such deviation had a significant impact on the process or the findings.
To determine whether the determination made was based on substantial information, that is, whether there were facts presented that were sufficient to establish that a violation of the Student Code more likely than not occurred.
To review new information that was not available at the time of the investigation or hearing. Information that was purposefully withheld during the investigation and hearing processes will not be considered in the appeal decision.
To determine whether the sanction(s) imposed were appropriate for the violation of the Standards of Conduct which the student was found to have committed.

To appeal a decision by the Dean of Students, a student must submit a written request for a review, which describes the basis for the appeal, to the Vice President for Academic and Student Programs, on or before the fifth (5th) class day following receipt of the Dean of Students' decision. The Vice President for Academic and Student Programs, or their designee's, decision is final. The student may attend class during the appeal process, unless otherwise placed on Interim Suspension. A student receiving the sanction of a suspension or dismissal will not be allowed to attend clinic during the appeal process, but will be given the opportunity to make up the clinic hours if the student’s appeal is successful.