Appeal Process

If a student is not approved for a requested accommodation and they feel their request is both reasonable and necessary, the student may submit an appeal to the Associate Vice President of Health & Well-being (currently: Dr. Aesha L. Uqdah). Appeals can only be based on one of two scenarios: 1) you have additional documentation that you did not have at the time of the initial review or 2) you do not believe the process was properly followed. Following submission of this appeal, the AVP will be granted access to the student’s records housed within Disability Services so as to allow for a holistic and complete review. Following review, the AVP will communicate their determination and rationale in writing to both the student and the Director of Disability services.

This process is not meant to be stressful or negative; rather it is designed to be an opportunity for an external party to make an independent decision regarding a student's request.

Please note: Students have 10 business days to appeal a deferral notice from Disability Services.