Registration appeals

This process exists for students who are seeking one or both of the following, due to unforeseen and extenuating circumstances that prevented successful completion of their course(s):

• Removal from course(s) after the drop or withdrawal deadline has passed 
• Refund/reversal of the tuition and fees

The deadline to appeal is 90 days after the course(s) being considered has(have) ended.

Incomplete appeals will be denied

• The appeal form requires you to select one category from the below that best fits your circumstances 
• All criteria indicated beneath your selected category must be met

Medical

• Statement written and signed by a healthcare provider
  • On business letterhead, or sent from their professional email address
  • Clearly indicating:
    • Nature and date of injury, diagnosis, or treatment 
    • The circumstances prevented your participation in the course(s)
• The following cannot be accepted:
  • Post-visit documentation from clinic or online patient portal including:
    •  After-visit summary, discharge statement, prescription, or medication list

Death 

• Evidence of passing, which could include:
  • Death certificate, obituary notice, or burial service program
• If decedent was a family member, and the documentation does not verify that relationship, also include:
  •  Birth certificate, or signed statement from healthcare or legal professional

Military 

• Copy of orders for deployment/active duty 

University Error

• Complete description of circumstances in Personal Statement field (on the appeal form)
• Documentation from university representative that verifies error or misinformation, which could include:
  • Written statement or email, proof of service request/ticket you submitted, or copy of erroneous course information (from syllabus or online schedule)

Other

• Complete description of circumstances in Personal Statement field (on the appeal form)
• Relevant supporting documentation

For all categories, coursework from one semester will be considered. Only if circumstances escalated or changed would coursework from an additional semester be considered. 

Contact your advisor if you have questions regarding the appeal form or supporting documentation.

Due to privacy laws, appeals cannot be discussed by phone. 

Click here to begin your appeal.