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 gradrcrd@ucf.edu.
Graduate Student Appeals of Golden Rules 5.016 and 5.017
Graduate students, faculty, and staff who are interested in learning about these appeals processes should review the following Golden Rules:
Golden Rule 5.016 (Grade Appeal)
When a graduate student is pursuing a formal grade appeal at the College level (outlined in 5.016 4) a-b), the following form should be completed Graduate 5.016 Golden Rule Appeal
Golden Rule 5.017 (Appeals of Graduate Program Actions or Decisions).
When a graduate student is pursuing an appeal of a graduate program action or decision (outlined in 5.017 4) a – f), the following form should be completed Graduate 5.017 Golden Rule Appeal
Questions about this process should be submitted to gradappeals@ucf.edu.
Appeals Committee Meeting Schedule
| Meeting Date and Time | Submit Date | Minutes |
|---|---|---|
| 09/12/2024 01:00 pm - ZOOM | 08/30/2024 | Minutes |
| 11/07/2024 01:00 pm - ZOOM | 10/18/2024 | Minutes |
| 11/21/2024 01:00 pm - ZOOM | 11/08/2024 | Minutes |
| 02/06/2025 01:00 pm - ZOOM | 01/24/2025 | Minutes |
| 02/27/2025 01:00 pm - ZOOM | 02/14/2025 | Minutes |
| 03/27/2025 01:00 pm - ZOOM | 03/07/2025 | |
| 04/10/2025 01:00 pm - ZOOM | 03/28/2025 | |
| 06/12/2025 01:00 pm - ZOOM | 05/30/2025 | |
| 07/17/2025 01:00 pm - ZOOM | 07/03/2025 |
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)