Appeals and Waivers

Academic Appeals

Students may appeal an academic decision. Such appeals must be filed within 30 days of the date of the notification of that decision. All appeals must be submitted in writing to the dean of the School in which the student is enrolled. 

Academic Waivers

Request for a waiver of a specific requirement and/or University policy must be submitted in writing to the dean of the School in which the student is enrolled.

Administrative (Nonacademic) Appeals and Waivers

Students may appeal a decision from any office in the University regarding an administrative action, policy, or procedure. Such an appeal must be submitted in writing to the Administrative Appeals Committee via mail (Thomas Edison State University - Administrative Appeals Committee, 111 W. State St., Trenton, NJ 08608), email at adminappeals@tesu.edu, or fax at 609-777-2957.

Supporting documentation not submitted with the appeal may otherwise be required by the committee. The Administrative Appeals Committee considers administrative matters involving financial relief, waivers, exceptions to policies, and other special considerations of departmental decisions across all divisions of the University.

 

The policies listed below contain specific Appeal or Waiver request pathways for students attending Thomas Edison State University.  Please refer to the specific policy to locate the formal Appeal or Waiver request pathway.

Appeals

Academic Evaluation and General Educations Course Appeals
Code of Conduct

Academic Code of Conduct

Nonacademic Code of Conduct

Course Tuition Appeals
Demonstration of Currency for Prior Learning Review
Disability Accommodations
Grade Appeals
Graduate Academic Standing
Financial Aid 
GI Bill
Institutional Review Board
NJ National Guard Satisfactory Academic Progress
Pregnant and Postpartum Students
Undergraduate Academic Standing
Undergraduate Academic Standing Reinstatement
Unlawful Possession, Use, or Distribution of Illicit Drugs, and Alcohol by Students
Veteran Benefits

Waivers

Academic Degree Residency Requirements
Auditing Graduate Courses 
Course Extensions
Course Late Transfers
Course Load
Graduate Second Area of Study
Inactive Students to Apply for Graduation
Late Graduation Application Petition
Seven Year Limitation on Graduate Program Completion
Undergraduate Capstone Policy

Complaints

FERPA
Student Complaint Policies and Procedures
Policy Against Discrimination and Harassment