Requests for Exceptions to Academic Policies

In extenuating circumstances, a student may submit a request for an exception to an academic policy, such as withdrawing from all classes after the last day to withdraw. Students whose accounts have been placed in collections are not eligible to pursue the appeal process. Requests for exceptions to academic policies must be submitted in writing (an email sent to appeal@marymount.edu or a letter sent by post) to the associate provost for academic affairs within 45 days of the end of the term in which the situation requiring an exception occurred.

The Academic Enrollment Committee meets every two weeks to review requests for exceptions. Appeals of committee decisions are only permitted if the student can submit new information that was not reviewed by the committee; this will be the final decision. Students who believe that they were discriminated against within the review process may file an appeal with the vice president for student affairs. Appeals must be submitted in writing (email or letter sent by post) within five business days of receipt of the committee's decision.

For information on academic integrity and student community conduct code appeals, see the Office of Student Conduct and Academic Integrity website.