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Sample College Level Appeal Letter

This appeal letter requests reinstatement to a masters program after dismissal. It briefly explains that the student is appealing dismissal and will provide grounds for the appeal. The letter then outlines that the university failed to provide required disability accommodations, did not follow proper dismissal procedures, and that having accommodations would have allowed the student to meet academic standards. Supporting documents are attached to prove acceptance to the program, requests for accommodations, and evidence of the disability. The letter requests reinstatement due to these failings impacting the student's performance.

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Sample College Level Appeal Letter

This appeal letter requests reinstatement to a masters program after dismissal. It briefly explains that the student is appealing dismissal and will provide grounds for the appeal. The letter then outlines that the university failed to provide required disability accommodations, did not follow proper dismissal procedures, and that having accommodations would have allowed the student to meet academic standards. Supporting documents are attached to prove acceptance to the program, requests for accommodations, and evidence of the disability. The letter requests reinstatement due to these failings impacting the student's performance.

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Sample college level appeal letter

Date

University Contact information


[Name]
[position]
[address]

Dear Sir or Madam:

First paragraph: Briefly explain the issue and what you want (1-2 sentences)

[I am writing this letter to request to appeal student’s dismissal from the masters in
science program. See Exhibit 1. (attach letter/email received from institution)]

Second paragraph: Provide a brief roadmap that outlines your reason for the appeal. (1-2
sentences)

[The following are examples of grounds for an appeal:

The reason that I am appealing is because:

 The university failed to provide disability related accommodations resulting in


dismissal;
 The university failed to follow its own procedures before making a decision to dismiss
me;
 I was not provided with a copy of the universities procedures and did not know that
_____;]

Next paragraphs: Provide a brief explanation and support documents.

On [Date], I was notified that I had been accepted to the Master in Science Program for
the Spring 2018 term. The acceptance required me to complete twelve units, at a GPA of 3.0 or
higher. See Exhibit 2.

On [Date], I met with the Institution Disability Office and requested accommodations,
including one on one aid, note taker, time and a half exam time, etc. See Exhibit 3.

On [Date], I provided the appropriate paperwork to the institution in order to received


ADA-based accommodations due to my disability. See Exhibit 4.
[Describe how you were denied accommodations and the impact. State your facts in
chronological order to make it easier for the reader to understand when the denial of
disability related accommodations happened. Furthermore, after you have outlined the
major facts, then support those facts with wrongful actions by faculty, information for
accommodations based on law and student handbook, and lastly any information that
shows all steps you (the student) took to receive the accommodations but the institution
failed to provide.]

[At the end, discuss how this impacted you e.g. resulted in a lower grade.]

[Example: I was never provided with a fair opportunity to demonstrate that with
disability related accommodations, I would be able to meet the minimum requirements to
maintain academic good standing. Had I been provided with my accommodations in the form of
________, I would have been achieve the minimum requirements for the program because
______________. ]

For the reasons outlined above, I am appealing your decision to dismiss me from the
program.

Sincerely,

____________________

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