Academic Appeals Procedures

Bachelor of Arts Requirement

1. First, a written appeal to the Degrees Committee. Note: for appeals of the 12-hour language requirement, a letter of support from the department head of Languages, Cultures and Religions is strongly recommended.
   
   Degrees Committee Guidelines
   
   
2. If the previous step is denied, then a written appeal to the Associate Vice President for Student Success, Meyer Library 116, 417-836-8346, or Success@MissouriState.edu.

State-Mandated Civics Exam

1. First, present appeal to the Office of Assessment through the submission of the Civics Exam Appeal form.
2. If the previous step is denied, then a written appeal to the Associate Vice President for Student Success, Meyer Library 116, 417-836-8346, or Success@MissouriState.edu.

Undergraduate Exit Survey

1. First, present appeal to the Office of Assessment, Exit Survey Administrator, Meyer Library 007E, 417-836-6120, or exitexam@missouristate.edu, who will consult with the Director of Assessment;
2. If the previous step is denied, then a written appeal to the Associate Vice President for Student Success, Meyer Library 116, 417-836-8346, or Success@MissouriState.edu.

General Education Program and Requirements

1. Complete an online appeal to the Degrees Committee, 
   
   Degrees Committee Guidelines
   
   
2. If the previous step is denied, then a written appeal to the Associate Vice President for Student Success, Meyer Library 116, 417-836-8346, or Success@MissouriState.edu.

General Baccalaureate Degree Policies and Requirements

GPA requirements appeal for :

2.00 GPA Missouri State

2.00 GPA combined (Missouri State and transfer combined) 

2.00 GPA in major or minor or certificate

1. First, a written appeal to the Associate Vice President for Student Success, Meyer Library 116, 417-836-8346, or Success@MissouriState.edu. Note: for appeals to the major, minor or certificate GPA requirement, a letter of support from the department head of the major or minor or certificate is strongly recommended;
2. If the previous step is denied, then a written appeal to the Degrees Committee. 
   
   Degrees Committee Guidelines
   
   
3. If the previous step is denied, then a written appeal to the Provost or designee.

General Baccalaureate Degree Policies and Requirements

1. First, a written appeal to the Degrees Committee at Meyer Library 116, 417-836-8346. 
   
   Degrees Committee Guidelines
   
   
2. If the previous step is denied, then a written appeal to the Associate Vice President for Student Success, Meyer Library 116, 417-836-8346, or Success@MissouriState.edu.

General Baccalaureate Degree Policies and Requirements

1. First, submit an Expedited Appeal to the Degrees Committee for Waiver of Major/Minor/Certificate Residence form to the Degrees Committee. Contact: Meyer Library 116, 417-836-8346;
2. If the previous step is denied, then a written appeal to the Associate Vice President for Student Success, Meyer Library 116, 417-836-8346, or Success@MissouriState.edu.

General Baccalaureate Degree Policies and Requirements

Students who have completed 90 hours or more at Missouri State

1. First, present appeal to the department head of the major;
2. If the previous step is denied, then a written appeal to the Degrees Committee at Meyer Library 116, 417-836-8346.
   
   Degrees Committee Guidelines
   
   
3. If the previous step is denied, then a written appeal to the Associate Vice President for Student Success, Meyer Library 116, 417-836-8346, or Success@MissouriState.edu.

Students who have not completed 90 hours or more at Missouri State

1. First, a written appeal to the Degrees Committee at Meyer Library 116, 417-836-8346.
   
   Degrees Committee Guidelines
   
   
2. If the previous step is denied, then a written appeal to the Associate Vice President for Student Success, Meyer Library 116, 417-836-8346, or Success@MissouriState.edu.

General Baccalaureate Degree Policies and Requirements

1. First, a written appeal to the Degrees Committee at Meyer Library 116, 417-836-8346. 
   
   Degrees Committee Guidelines
   
   
2. If the previous step is denied, then a written appeal to the Associate Vice President for Student Success, Meyer Library 116, 417-836-8346, or Success@MissouriState.edu.

General Baccalaureate Degree Policies and Requirements

1. First, a written appeal to the Degrees Committee at Meyer Library 116, 417-836-8346.
   
   Degrees Committee Guidelines
   
   
2. If the previous step is denied, then a written appeal to the Associate Vice President for Student Success, Meyer Library 116, 417-836-8346, or Success@MissouriState.edu.

General Baccalaureate Degree Policies and Requirements

1. First, present appeal to your academic advisor and department head;
2. If the previous step is denied, then present appeal to the dean of the college in which the department of the major is located;
3. If the previous step is denied, then a written appeal to the Associate Vice President for Student Success, Meyer Library 116, 417-836-8346, or Success@MissouriState.edu.

General Baccalaureate Degree Policies and Requirements

1. First, present appeal to the department head of the minor;
2. If the previous step is denied, then present appeal to the dean of the college in which the department of the minor is located;
3. If the previous step is denied, then present a written appeal to the Associate Vice President for Student Success, Meyer Library 116, 417-836-8346, or Success@MissouriState.edu.

General Baccalaureate Degree Policies and Requirements

University Certificate Policies

1. First, present appeal to the department head of the certificate;
2. If the previous step is denied, then present appeal to the dean of the college in which the department of the certificate is located;
3. If the previous step is denied, then a written appeal to the Associate Vice President for Student Success, Meyer Library 116, 417-836-8346, or Success@MissouriState.edu.

1. First, present appeal to the department head of the major (or minor);
2. If the previous step is denied, then to the dean of the college in which the department is located;
3. If the previous step is denied, for undergraduate students, next a written appeal to the Associate Vice President for Student Success, Meyer Library 116, 417-836-8346, or Success@MissouriState.edu. For graduate students, next a written appeal to the Associate Provost and Dean of Graduate College, Carrington Hall 306, 417-836-5335.

DG/DX Holds

The student or the student's assigned academic advisor initiates an online request for a temporary removal of the Hold.

Student: Submit the online request from your Registration Status page in My Missouri State.

Advisor: Access the Student Information Menu link from the Faculty & Advisor Resources card in My Missouri State.

Academic Integrity Website

Visit the Academic Integrity website for policies and procedures.

Academic Renewal

Submit an Academic Renewal Request form to Meyer Library 116, 417-836-8346 or Success@MissouriState.edu.

Auditing a Course

1. First, present appeal to the Registrar or Associate Registrar-Records and Registration, Carrington Hall 320, 417-836-5520;
2. If the previous step is denied, then a written appeal to the Provost or designee.

Change of Schedule

Refer to the "Exceptions to the Policy" section of the Change of Schedule (Add/Drop) Policy for appeal procedures.

DROP EXCEPTION APPEAL

Grade Appeals and Academic Grievances

1. First, present appeal to the faculty member’s department head;
2. If the previous step is denied, then to the college dean;
3. If the previous step is denied, next to the Dean of the Graduate College, if the appeal is in a course taken for graduate credit;
4. If the previous step is denied, then to the Provost, who may refer the appeal to his/her designee for a hearing and recommendation. Contact Meyer Library 116, 417-836-8346 or Success@MissouriState.edu;
5. If the previous step is denied, finally, to the President of the University.

Grade Appeals and Academic Grievances

1. First, a written appeal to the Scholastic Standards and Revision of Records (SSRR) Committee. Please see, SSRR Committee Guidelines;
2. If the previous step is denied: 
   

For undergraduate students, then a written appeal to the Associate Vice President for Student Success, Meyer Library 116, 417-836-8346 or Success@MissouriState.edu. 

For graduate students, then a written appeal to the Associate Provost and Dean of the Graduate College, Carrington Hall 306, 417-836-5335.

Academic Integrity Procedures Summary

Refer to the Academic Integrity Procedures Summary for appeal procedures.

Pass/Not Pass

1. First, present appeal to the Registrar or Associate Registrar-Records and Registration via email to Registrar@MissouriState.edu;
2. If the previous step is denied, then a written appeal to the Associate Vice President for Student Success, Meyer Library 116, 417-836-8346, or Success@MissouriState.edu.
3. The last day to appeal Pass/Not Pass is the last day of instruction each semester. 

Refunds

1. First, a written appeal to the Refund Appeal Committee (Refund Exception Appeal);
2. If the previous step is denied, then a written appeal to the Registrar, Carrington Hall 320, 417-836-5520;

Grade Appeals and Academic Grievances

1. First, a written appeal to the Scholastic Standards and Revision of Records (SSRR) Committee. Please see, SSRR Committee Guidelines;
2. If the previous step is denied: 

For undergraduate students, then a written appeal to the Associate Vice President for Student Success, Meyer Library 116, 417-836-8346 or Success@MissouriState.edu. 

For graduate students, then a written appeal to the Associate Provost and Dean of the Graduate College, Carrington Hall 306, 417-836-5335.

Present appeal to the department head of the course.

For graduate courses, approval of student's graduate program advisor and the Graduate College are also required.

Present appeal to the department head of the course.

For graduate courses, approval of student's graduate program advisor and the Graduate College are also required.

Suspension and Reinstatement

Refer to the Academic Status policy website for appeal procedures.

Undergraduate Transfer Credit Policy

1. Submit a re-evaluation request through the Transfer Credit Re-Evaluation link in My Missouri State.
   
   Transfer Credit Reevaluation and Preapproval
   
   
2. If the previous step is denied, student may appeal a re-evaluation decision received in Step 1. Appeals should be submitted to the MSU Articulation Officer (Associate Vice President for Student Success,), Meyer Library 116, 417-836-8346, or Success@MissouriState.edu).

For graduate courses, approval of student's graduate program advisor and the Graduate College are also required.

For graduate courses, approval of student's graduate program advisor and the Graduate College are also required.

1. First, present appeal to your academic advisor and department head;
2. If the previous step is denied, then present appeal to the dean of the college in which the department of the major is located;
3. If the previous step is denied, then a written appeal to the Associate Provost-Dean of the Graduate College in Carrington Hall 306, 417-836-5335.

File a written appeal to the Associate Provost-Dean of the Graduate College in Carrington Hall 306, 417-836-5335.

First, present appeal to your graduate program director using form (Request for 8-Year Exception) provided by the Graduate College. Program director completes form indicating recommendations and rationale and submits form to the Associate Provost-Dean of the Graduate College in Carrington Hall 306, 417-836-5335.

Written appeal to the Associate Provost-Dean of the Graduate College in Carrington Hall 306, 417-836-5335.

Written appeal to the Associate Provost-Dean of the Graduate College in Carrington Hall 306, 417-836-5335.

 

1. First, present appeal to the department head of the major (or minor);
2. If the previous step is denied, then to the dean of the college in which the department is located;
3. If the previous step is denied:

For undergraduate students, next a written appeal to the Associate Vice President for Student Success, Meyer Library 116, 417-836-8346, or Success@MissouriState.edu.

For graduate students, next a written appeal to the Associate Provost and Dean of Graduate College, Carrington Hall 306, 417-836-5335.

Commencement Participation 

Graduation Checklist and Commencement Eligibility

Students who wish to participate in a ceremony prior to their semester of graduation (except summer graduates who wish to participate in the preceding spring) may appeal to the Chief Academic Strategy Officer (undergraduate students) or Associate Provost and Dean of the Graduate College, (graduate students). If approved, the listing of their names in the commencement program will remain in the semester of graduation.

For undergraduate students:

Written appeal to the Chief Academic Strategy Officer, Carrington Hall 209, 417-836-6204.

For graduate students:

Written appeal to the Associate Provost and Dean of Graduate College, Carrington Hall 306, 417-836-5335.

Scholastic Honors

1. First, a written appeal to the Degrees Committee at Meyer Library 116, 417-836-8346
   
   Degrees Committee Guidelines
   
   
2. If the previous step is denied, then a written appeal to the Associate Vice President for Student Success, Meyer Library 116, 417-836-8346, or Success@MissouriState.edu.

Graduation

Written appeal to the Associate Vice President for Student Success, Meyer Library 116, 417-836-8346, or Success@MissouriState.edu.