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Student Appeals

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University of Georgia students have the right to appeal academic decisions.

Petitions Subcommittee of the Educational Affairs Committee

At the university level, appeals are considered by the Petitions Subcommittee of the Educational Affairs Committee (EAC) of the University Council. The Petitions Subcommittee is comprised of three faculty members from the EAC. The chair of EAC serves as the chair of the Petitions Subcommittee. The Office of the Vice President for Instruction provides administrative support for the EAC and the Subcommittee, and maintains records of the Subcommittee including student files and other pertinent materials.  

The EAC Petitions Subcommittee generally meets each month during the academic year. Below are the meeting dates for the 2023-24 academic year.

  Deadline for Student
Complete Appeal Submission
  Petitions Subcommittee
  Meeting Dates 

June 20, 2023 - 5:00 p.m.

July 24, 2023 – 5:00 p.m.

August 21, 2023 – 5:00 p.m.

September 18, 2023 – 5:00 p.m.

October 16, 2023 – 5:00 p.m.

November 20, 2023 – 5:00 p.m.

December 20, 2023 – 5:00 p.m.

January 22, 2024 – 5:00 p.m.

February 19, 2024 – 5:00 p.m.

March 18, 2024 – 5:00 p.m.

April 15, 2024 – 5:00 p.m.

May 27, 2024 – 5:00 p.m.

June 17, 2024 – 5:00 p.m.

July 17, 2023 - 9:00 a.m.

August 21, 2023 – 9:00 a.m.

September 11, 2023 – 9:00 a.m.

October 16, 2023 – 9:00 a.m.

November 13, 2023 – 9:00 a.m.

December 11, 2023 – 9:00 a.m.

January 22, 2024 – 9:00 a.m.

February 12, 2024 – 9:00 a.m.

March 18, 2024 – 9:00 a.m.

April 8, 2024 – 9:00 a.m.

May 13, 2024 – 9:00 a.m.

June 10, 2024 – 9:00 a.m. (subject to change)

July 15, 2024 – 9:00 a.m. (subject to change)

 

DATES FOR THE 2023 - 2024 ACADEMIC YEAR ARE CURRENTLY UNDER REVIEW AND WILL BE POSTED IN JULY. STUDENTS ARE STILL ABLE TO SUBMIT APPEALS AT THIS TIME.

For more information about the Educational Affairs Committee please visit the Office of Curriculum Systems.

Students wishing to file an appeal should carefully consult Instructions for Filing an Appeal.

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