Student Right to Appeal
The Financial and Registration Committee reviews appeals from students who are seeking exceptions to registration and financial policies. Students may file appeals if there are documented and compelling reasons for requesting an exception and they have no other administrative options available (for example, course withdrawal or extension of time). Students may submit appeals only for the current term. Negligence, employment issues, software and hardware difficulties, financial constraints, routine illness, unsatisfactory progress, lack of preparation, failure to meet course requirements, and vacation plans are not considered compelling reasons for requesting exceptions to policies or procedures.
Filing an appeal
Complete the student appeal form, and attach a written statement on official letterhead with original documentation of the circumstances and specific dates. Include a nonrefundable $50 processing fee with your appeal, as well as relevant registration or course change forms and full payment for the course tuition and fees, as appropriate. Complete appeals must be received by noon on Friday for the following week’s agenda. Students will be notified in writing of the Committee’s decision.
Call the student appeals assistant at (617) 495-0977 before submitting an appeal.