Appeals Process

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.  

Appeals Form Timeline

1. Submit the Appeals Form embedded within your decision letter sent by the Registrar’s Office. Provide supporting documentation as needed to provide a rationale for your case. 
2. Once the form has been received, the Appeals Committee will review the appeal case and notify the student within a week of submission.  
3. After being approved or not approved, please follow the “Next Steps” on the decision letter, such as contacting your academic advisor to plan classes for the upcoming semester. 

Appeals Reason and Supporting Documents

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 student has extenuating circumstances and believes they will excel academically at a bachelor's level.
• Meeting maximum hours for financial aid eligibility in an associate degree program
• Needing registration in upper-level courses (3000 & 4000 Level)
• A change in housing situation (live closer to another UNG campus)
• Advisor recommendations based on educational/career goals 

Decisions and Planning Ahead

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.