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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 meets every other month during the academic year. Below are the meeting dates for the 2024-25 academic year.

  Deadline for Student
Complete Appeal Submission
  Petitions Subcommittee
  Meeting Dates 

July 29, 2024 -- 5:00 PM

September 16, 2024 -- 5:00 PM

November 4, 2024 -- 5:00 PM

January 13, 2025 -- 5:00 PM

March 17, 2025 -- 5:00 PM

June 2, 2025 -- 5:00 PM

August 26, 2024 -- 9:00 AM

October 14, 2024 -- 9:00 AM

December 2, 2024 -- 9:00 AM

February 10, 2025 -- 9:00 AM

April 14, 2025 -- 9:00 AM

June 30, 2025 -- 9:00 AM

 

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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