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Administrative Appeals Process

The Administrative Appeals Committee reviews written appeals by students in regards to residency status, fee refunds or assessments, calendar deadlines, and other relevant student-administrative issues. Appeals must be submitted within two years from the end of the term that is in question. (For example, if a student wishes to appeal an issue from fall 2007, the student has until the end of fall 2009 to submit an appeal for review.)

The committee meets once a month to review and act upon submitted appeals. Upcoming meetings, and the corresponding deadline for submitting appeal documentation, are scheduled as follows (all dates are subject to change):

Appeals received by:	Will be considered on the following meeting date:
September 2	September 9
September 30	October 7
October 28	November 4
December 2	December 9
January 6, 2010	January 13, 2010
January 27	February 3
February 24	March 3
March 31	April 7
May 5	May 12
June 2	June 9
June 30	July 7
July 28	August 4
September 1	September 8
September 29	October 6
November 3	November 10
December 1	December 8

All appeals should be written (preferably typed) and signed by the student. Appeals written by anyone but the student will NOT be accepted. The committee is comprised of University representatives who sincerely want to consider your appeal. Appeals should be regarded as a professional communication between the student and the committee.

The student must write a detailed narrative describing why they feel an exception to a University policy should be made. Explain specifically what you are asking for and why you believe your situation should be considered by the committee. Your appeal must include the following:

your full name
USI student ID number
mailing address and phone number
email address (if applicable)
all relevant information pertaining to your particular appeal
any supporting documentation (i.e. doctor's statement, copy of withdrawal form, statement from instructor/advisor, etc.)

DON'T FORGET TO SIGN YOUR APPEAL! Insufficient information will result in a delay of a committee decision. Appeals should be sent to:

Administrative Appeals Committee
c/o Mr. Eric Otto, Chairperson
University of Southern Indiana
8600 University Blvd
Evansville, IN 47712
or fax to:
812/464-1956
Attn: Melissa

If you have questions about the appeals process or your appeal status, please call the Office of Student Affairs, 812/464-1757.

8600 University Boulevard - Evansville, IN 47712-3596 - 812/464-8600