A student who wishes to appeal a decision of the SPC must submit a written appeal to the Appeals Board within 1 business day of receiving the official decision. The appeal must include a copy of the SPC decision letter and clearly state the basis for the appeal.
During the appeal process, the student’s academic status will remain unchanged. A student may progress to the next semester, if otherwise eligible, but may not advance to the next academic year until the appeal process is fully resolved. Financial aid, if applicable, may be paused during the appeal period.
Appeals submitted at the end of the summer semester must be resolved prior to the start of the next academic year and may extend into the first week of the following term. During this time, Student registration and financial aid, if applicable, may remain on hold until a final decision is rendered.
Appeals Board
The Appeals Board is composed of the Executive Vice President for Academic Affairs, the LMU-CDM Associate Dean for Academic Affairs, and the Associate Dean for Faculty and Students. The LMU-CDM Dean serves as a non-voting, ex-officio member.
The Appeals Board reviews all written materials related to the case to determine whether LMU-CDM policies and procedures were followed and whether there was a material misapplication of fact. The Board does not re-evaluate evidence or reassess the merits of the case. The Appeals Board may meet with the student as part of its review but does not meet with witnesses or other parties.
The decision of the Appeals Board will be communicated to the student in writing via institutional email, certified mail, or hand delivery with acknowledgment of receipt. The Chair of the Appeals Board will also notify the Student Progress Committee of the outcome.
All decisions of the Appeals Board are final and binding. No further appeal will be permitted.