Appeals Committee
The Graduate Council Appeals Committee hears graduate petitions for variances from established policies, requests from graduate program directors for exceptions to graduate policies and procedures, and other cases as referred to the committee (i.e. Golden Rules 5.016 and 5.017 after being reviewed at the Program and College levels).
Refer to the Faculty Constitution, Bylaws Section VII.B for the responsibilities and membership of the Graduate Appeals Committee.
Graduate students wishing to submit graduate petitions regarding graduate policies should do so using the Petition Form. Students and programs are notified of the outcome within five (5) business days of the Graduate Appeals Committee meeting that the petition is reviewed. Questions about this process should be submitted to gradservices@ucf.edu.
Student Academic Appeals
Graduate students, faculty, and staff who are interested in learning about these appeals processes should review University Policy 4-412 Student Academic Appeals.
A. Student Grade Appeals
When a graduate student is pursuing a formal grade appeal, the following form should be completed 4-412 Student Academic Appeal – A. Student Grade Appeal. This form must be completed when appealing at: Step 2 – Unit Level (Department Chair / Director of a School) and Step 3 – Provost Level.
Download the guide which outlines the Grade Appeal Process.
B. Academic Program Appeals
When a graduate student is pursuing a formal appeal of a graduate program action or decision, the following form should be completed 4-412 Student Academic Appeal – B. Academic Program Appeal. This form must be completed when appealing at: Step 2(a) – Dean or Dean’s Designee Level and Step 2(b) – Provost Level.
Questions about this process should be submitted to gradappeals@ucf.edu.
Appeals Committee Meeting Schedule
| Meeting Date and Time | Submit Date | Minutes |
|---|---|---|
| 09/11/2025 11:00 am - ZOOM | 08/29/2025 | Minutes |
| 10/02/2025 11:00 am - ZOOM | 09/19/2025 | Minutes |
| 10/23/2025 11:00 am - ZOOM | 10/10/2025 | Minutes |
| 11/13/2025 11:00 am - ZOOM | 10/31/2025 | Minutes |
| 12/04/2025 11:00 am - ZOOM | 11/07/2025 |
Meetings will be held from 1:00 pm – 3:00 pm
** Please be aware that additional meetings may be scheduled in cases that involve student grievances:
• UCF Golden Rule 5.016 (grade appeals)
• UCF Golden Rule 5.017 (grievances of program actions or decisions)