Student Appeals How to appeal university decisions made about you
What are Student Appeals?
As a student at La Sierra University, you may appeal a decision made by university faculty or staff that impacts you. Various types of appeals engage different university processes:
Type of Appeal | Process |
|---|---|
| Academic Appeals | Academic decisions made by faculty and academic departments may be appealed, as outlined in the university's Bulletins; appeals are reviewed by faculty, departments and ultimately by deans. See the “Student Academic Appeals” link for details |
| Financial Appeals | Financial decisions (related to student finance or accounts) should be made to the Office of Financial Administration: [email protected] |
| Student Life Appeals | The Office of Student Life provides appeal processes for various issues, such as chapel attendance and disciplinary decisions. The Student Handbook provides additional details. |
| Student Employment Appeals | Decisions regarding student employment should be appealed directly to the university Human Resources Office: [email protected] |
| Provost Appeals | Provost Appeals are the appeal of last resort. The purpose of such an appeal is:
The Provost Appeal should not be used for financial appeals, Student Life appeals, academic appeals, or student employment appeals, except in cases where all steps in the above-described processes have been completed. See the “Provost Appeal Form” link. |
Office Location
Administration Building
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