Guide To Submitting Academic Appeals
The Office of the Registrar manages three types of academic appeals for APSU students: fee adjustments after course withdrawal, special circumstances for course drops, and academic suspension appeals. Review the options below to find the appropriate appeal process for your situation.
Note: All appeals require submission through your APSU email account with appropriate supporting documentation.
Select the academic appeal that matches your situation:
Academic Fee Adjustment Appeal
For: Students who withdrew from courses (received a 'W' grade) and want to request tuition/fee adjustments
Key Deadlines:
- Fall Semester: February 15 (following year)
- Spring Semester: October 15 (same year)
- Summer Terms: December 1 (same year)
Academic Special Circumstance Appeal
For: Students needing to drop a course or withdraw from a semester due to:
- Serious illness
- Emergency situations
- Military deployment
- Other documented urgent circumstances
Academic Suspension Appeal
For: Students on academic suspension seeking to return under probation status
Upcoming Deadlines:
Semester | Appeal Deadline | Committee Meeting | Notification Date |
---|---|---|---|
Spring 2026 | January 2, 2026 | January 12, 2026 | January 16, 2026 |
Summer 2026 | May 15, 2026 | May 22, 2026 | May 29, 2026 |
Fall 2026 | August 8, 2026 | August 15, 2026 | August 21, 2026 |