Appeals by graduate students or applicants for graduate study shall pursue the following route:

1. The appellant shall discuss the appeal with the faculty member involved.
2. If the appellant is not satisfied with the outcome, he/she shall present a written appeal to the department program director.
3. If the appellant is not satisfied with the outcome, he/she shall present a written appeal to the department chair.
4. If the appellant is not satisfied with the outcome, he/she shall present a written appeal to the school dean.
5. If the appellant is not satisfied with the outcome, he/she shall submit a written appeal to the Graduate and Continuing Studies Council. The Council shall respond in writing to all parties involved. The decision of the Council is binding.

Detailed procedures for the appeals process approved by the Graduate and Continuing Studies Council shall be made available to the student by the program director.