Bulletin--Graduate Student Steps in Appeal Process

GRADUATE STUDENT REQUESTS FOR EXCEPTIONS TO ACADEMIC POLICIES (STEPS IN APPEAL PROCESS)

EXCEPTIONS TO ACADEMIC POLICIES: Listed below are some of the more common graduate student requests for exceptions to academic policies of the university. The chart indicates with whom each type of request is initiated, as well as any subsequent steps in the process that may be either optional or required. Any questions regarding the procedures for the appeals listed, or about any appeals that may not be listed, should be directed to the Graduate Division in ADM 254.

NATURE OF APPEAL FIRST STEP SECOND STEP THIRD STEP FOURTH STEP
Late Application for Admission Admissions Officer or Evaluations Supervisor Director, Admissions and Records Assoc. Vice Pres., Enrollment Svcs.
Waiver of 2.5 Admission Requirement
Unclassified Students Recommendation of Major Dept. (Optional) Dean, Graduate Division
Classified Students Recommendation of Graduate Adviser or Program Chair Dean, Graduate Division
Reinstatement
Unclassified Students Dean, Graduate Div. Reinstatement Committee
Classified Students Recommendation of Graduate Adviser or Program Chair College Graduate Coordinator/Dean Dean, Graduate Division
Late or Retroactive Add of Culminating Experience Classes (i.e., 893, 894, 895, 898) Recommendation of Graduate Adviser or Program Chair Registrar Director, Admissions and Records
Late Application for Award of Degree Admissions Officer Director, Admissions and Records Assoc. Vice President, Enrollment Services
Extension of Time to Make-Up Incomplete Grade Recommendation of Instructor or Chair of Pgm. Offering Course
Retroactive Change of Incomplete Already Reverted to "F" Grade Recommendation of Instructor Department Chair
Term Unit Overloads Recommendation of Graduate Adviser College Dean
Leave of Absence for Classified Students Recommendation of Graduate Adviser or Program Chair Dean, Graduate Division Assoc. Vice Pres., Enrollment Svcs.
Appeal of an Assigned Grade CONTACT SCHOOL DEAN'S OFFICE FOR POLICY AND PROCEDURES FOR THAT SCHOOL
Retroactive Granting of Post-Baccalaureate Status for Course Work Taken While in Undergraduate Standing Recommendation of Graduate Adviser or Program Chair Dean, Graduate Division Board of Appeals and Review
Graduate Approved Program (GAP) Appeals Including: Recommendation of Grad. Adviser, College Grad. Coordinator, or Dept. Chair Dean, Graduate Division Board of Appeals and Review
Course Substitutions
Waiver of 12-Unit Requirement
Exceed 30% CR/NC Grading
Waiver of 6-Unit Requirement Recommendation of Grad. Adviser, College Grad. Coordinator, or Dept. Chair Admissions Officer
Acceptance of Transfer Units Recommendation of Grad. Adviser, College Grad. Coordinator, or Dept. Chair Admissions Officer
Waiver of 7 Year Requirement to Complete Degree or Certificate
Election of Bulletin Requirements to be Followed
Most Other GAP Requirements
Late Registration and Fee Payment Registrar Assoc. Vice Pres., Enrollment Svcs. Registration Appeals Committee
Baccalaureate Degree Equivalency Recommendation of Major Department When Appropriate Univ. Baccalaureate Equivalency Com. (Materials filed with Enrollment Svcs.)
Student Fees Registration Appeals Committee Designee Registration Appeals Committee Comptroller
Appeal of Residency Status Residency Evaluator Assoc. Vice Pres., Enrollment Svcs. General Counsel, Chancellor's Office
Course Challenges Program Chair College Dean/ Associate Dean
Assessment of Course Prerequisites Instructor of Course Program Chair College Dean/ Associate Dean
Acceptance of Any Course in GAP Program Requirements Graduate Adviser or Coordinator of Graduate Program Program Chair College Graduate Coordinator Reviewed by Dean, Grad. Division
Course Waiting List Appeals Instructor of Course Program Chair College Dean/ Associate Dean
Retroactive Award of Degree
Within One Year Admissions Officer Dean, Graduate Division Board of Appeals and Review
More than One Year Registrar Dean, Graduate Division Board of Appeals and Review
Withdrawal from Courses
Retroactive Course Withdrawal Instructor Program Chair College Dean Board of Appeals & Review
Retroactive Semester Withdrawal Registrar Board of Appeals and Review

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