Appeal of Academic Honesty Violation

Students wishing to appeal the decision of a violation of academic honesty from the Assistant Vice President for Academic Affairs and/or Investigative Panel should submit an appeal form within 30 business days. An appeal may be made when there is new evidence, when proper procedures were not followed, or when the penalty involves suspension or dismissal from the University. The appeal will be reviewed by the Undergraduate Academic Policy Committee (UAPC) or Graduate Studies Committee (GSC); the representative for UAPC or GSC that served on the original investigative panel will recuse themselves from all discussion of the appeal. The Assistant Vice President for Academic Affairs or designee will inform the student and instructor of the outcome within 30 business days of the receipt of the appeal.

First Name:

Middle Name:

Last Name:

Student ID#:

Date of Violation Notification *

Appeal Rationale

Rationale:

In 500 words or less, provide an appeal rationale that includes details regarding new evidence, what procedures were not followed, or a request to appeal the suspension or dismissal from the University. In situations where documented evidence is available, please submit copies to the Assistant Vice President for Academic Affairs at cdemayo@heidelberg.edu. Include your name, student ID, and a notation the documents are accompanying the appeal of academic honesty violation.

Upon Form Submission

Once the form is submitted, the Assistant Vice President for Academic Affairs will be notified of the appeal. The Assistant Vice President for Academic Affairs will notify you as soon as a decision is rendered.