Appeal Proceedures

Academic Review Appeal Procedures

A student dismissed for reasons of academic ineligibility may direct his or her written appeal to the University Registrar after two terms of nonenrollment. The appeal may be submitted by the end of the second term of nonenrollment and provide documentation of any exceptional circumstances. The Registrar will respond to the appeal in accordance with the University’s Policy on Academic Appeals. If the request is submitted after one year of nonenrollment, the request will be subject to the Reinstatement Policy requirements.

Financial Aid Appeal Procedures

Students who have been suspended from financial aid eligibility for not meeting minimum required academic progress, may need to follow a separate appeals process. See the Satisfactory Academic Progress Appeal Instructions to determine eligibility to submit a financial aid appeal. 

Other Appeals

Dismissals for reasons other than academic ineligibility, including those related to student judicial hearing decisions, may be enforced for a longer period or prohibit a student from reinstatement. Please refer to the NLU Student Guidebook for more details.