Student Appeals

A plaque outside the University of Georgia

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 2021-22 academic year.

Deadline for Student

Complete Appeal Submission

Petitions Subcommittee

Meeting Dates

July 25, 2022 – 5:00 p.m.

August 22, 2022 – 5:00 p.m.

September 19, 2022 – 5:00 p.m.

October 17, 2022 – 5:00 p.m.

November 21, 2022 – 5:00 p.m.

December 19, 2022 – 5:00 p.m.

January 23, 2023 – 5:00 p.m.

February 20, 2023 – 5:00 p.m.

March 20, 2023 – 5:00 p.m.

April 17, 2023 – 5:00 p.m.

May 15, 2023 – 5:00 p.m.

June 20, 2023 – 5:00 p.m.

August 15, 2022 – 9:00 a.m.

September 12, 2022 – 9:00 a.m.

October 17, 2022 – 9:00 a.m.

November 14, 2022 – 9:00 a.m.

December 16, 2022 – 9:00 a.m.

January 23, 2023 – 9:00 a.m.

February 13, 2023 – 9:00 a.m.

March 20, 2023 – 9:00 a.m.

April 10, 2023 – 9:00 a.m.

May 8, 2023 – 9:00 a.m.

June 12, 2023 – 9:00 a.m.

July 17, 2023 – 9:00 a.m.

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.

Important Links: