Students who were not approved for a degree level, major, and campus change can appeal the decision by submitting the Degree Level Appeal Form embedded within their decision letter to explain why their situation warrants approval for a degree level or degree level with campus change. The appeal process requires students to explain why their situation warrants approval, even though they did not meet the requirements to be considered or accepted.
This process can only happen after a student has submitted an application, and that application has not been approved.
The appeal will allow students to submit the Degree Level Change Appeal Form to support the appeal's claims. Depending on the circumstances of the appeal, you may need/want to submit a plan of study signed by your advisor, an email from a financial aid counselor, academic advisor, department chair, etc., a copy of your driver's license to verify a new address, or any other documentation to indicate the reasons for your appeal. Typical reasons a student may be requesting an appeal include, but are not limited to:
The appeals committee will review requests and notify the student of their decision through UNG email within a week after the appeal form submission. Students wishing to appeal their application decision are encouraged to plan for the next semester at their current degree level and home campus by registering for those courses during early registration periods. Appeal decisions are not guaranteed to be made and processed before early registration each term, and students should plan accordingly to avoid a gap in enrollment or unfavorable course availability.
Spring - November 1
Summer - April 1
Fall - April 1
Applications received after the deadline will be reviewed for acceptance if the student can be accommodated. Applications received after the deadline may not be processed in time for early registration. Campus capacity, course availability, and reasons for degree level change may impact the ability to accommodate late applications.