Choose the Correct Appeal Form
If you are unsure which form to submit for your appeal, please read the following four options and choose the one that best matches your situation. If you are still unsure, contact someone in the Mocs One Center office for guidance.
Appeal from Suspension/Dismissal
Who Should Submit This Form? Students who feel that extenuating circumstances were responsible for their poor academic achievement and are seeking reentry before the suspension or dismissal period expires. Note: In addition to submitting an Appeal from Suspension/Dismissal, you must apply for readmission to the university pending appeal approval.
Submission Deadline
Appeal must be submitted no later than one week prior to the day classes begin for the term the student hopes to return.
Decision Timeline
All appeals are reviewed by the Undergraduate Petitions Committee. Appeals submitted by the deadline will be decided before the term begins.
Financial Aid Appeal or Satisfactory Academic Progress (SAP) Appeal
Who Should Submit This Form?
Any student who needs to appeal the loss of Financial Aid due to failure to meet Satisfactory Academic Progress (SAP) standards. This appeal should be submitted if you have had GPA or course completion rate issues due to circumstances beyond your control and you have been notified that you are not meeting SAP standards.
Submission Deadline
Appeal must be submitted during the semester the student is seeking to receive financial aid. Initial deadlines for decisions before fees are incurred are posted each semester on the Financial Aid website.
Decision Timeline
A decision will be made within 45 days of submitting the request if not received by a published deadline. All decisions are sent to the student’s UTC e-mail.
Scholarship Appeal
Who Should Submit This Form?
Any student who has lost a UTC Scholarship, and extenuating circumstances have contributed to the following:
- You did not maintain the required cumulative GPA.
- You did not pass the required number of credit hours (or service/ work hours).
- You have taken a Fall or Spring semester off. A Scholarship Appeal for the loss of your TN HOPE Scholarship can be submitted if you have extenuating circumstances have contributed to the following:
- You have totally withdrawn from classes for the term.
- You have dropped below full-time or below ½ time enrollment after the 14th day of classes (last day to drop before a W is received).
- You have taken a Fall or Spring semester off.
Submission Deadline
Appeal must be submitted before or during the semester the student is seeking the award.
Decision Timeline
A decision will be made within 45 days of submitting the request. All decisions are sent to the student’s UTC email.
Exception to the Withdrawal Deadline Appeal
Who Should Submit This Form?
Students who were unable to withdraw from a term during the published withdrawal period(s) because of extenuating circumstances during that term. Extenuating circumstances may include: military duty, medical illness, incapacitation, mandatory changes in work schedule, death of an immediate family member, or required jury duty. Official documentation is required.
Submission Deadline
Withdrawal Exceptions must be submitted within a calendar year of the semester in question.
Decision Timeline
A decision will be made within 45 days of submitting the request. All decisions are sent to the student’s UTC email.