This process does not apply to Graduate Students. Contact the Graduate School office for information on their procedure.
The University Committee on Admissions and Exceptions considers written petitions from students who believe that published policies, rules, or regulations disadvantage them unfairly or do not apply to them in a particular circumstance. This process also applies to students who have been denied undergraduate admissions.
In order to be considered, a student must prepare a written statement submitted on a petition form (available through the office of Undergraduate Admissions, the office of University Registrar, or college/school offices). Consultation with an academic advisor is strongly recommended. Petitions prepared by the student are then advanced through the process on behalf of the student. Students making an appeal do not appear before the committee; therefore, it is imperative that all pertinent information be provided in advance by the petitioner.
Committee members include representatives from the degree granting colleges/schools, administrative offices and representatives from the Student Government Association. The decisions of this committee are final. Rehearings may only be considered in the event that substantial new information becomes available which the committee was not able to consider at the time of the original request.
Meetings of the committee are scheduled regularly throughout the semester. Check with the office of Undergraduate Admissions or college/school offices for particular deadline dates. It is the student's responsibility to present a petition and all appropriate supporting material in a timely manner.
For additional information, students should check with their college /school office, or the office of Undergraduate Admissions.