Academic Integrity Appeals

The student must request a meeting with the instructor to resolve the academic integrity violation. The student must explain to the instructor why the student considers the violation of academic integrity to be incorrect. If the instructor is not available, the student must see the discipline coordinator or the department chair to schedule an appointment with the instructor.

If the matter is not resolved through discussions with the instructor, the student may file a formal written appeal to the Vice President of Academic Programs. Student Services will notify the student by official college email once the completed form is submitted. The student must request an appeal within two weeks of the dated email from Student Services. The appeal must contain a statement of the problem, description of attempts to resolve the matter directly with the instructor, relevant information and documentation in support of the appeal, and the suggested remedy concerning the academic integrity violation. Once a written appeal is made, the student may continue to attend class until the allegation is resolved.

The Vice President of Academic Programs will review the materials and confer with the student, instructor, and others, as needed to investigate the allegation. The Vice President of Academic Programs will render a decision within 30 calendar days after receiving the student’s appeal. All parties involved in the appeals process receive notice of the decision through official College email.