Appeal Procedures

Academic Dismissal Appeal Procedures

A student dismissed for reasons of academic ineligibility may be permitted to return to NLU after two terms of nonenrollment. The student must submit a written appeal documenting any exceptional circumstances to the University Registrar during the second term of nonenrollment, at least two weeks prior to the start of the third term. If the request is submitted after one year of nonenrollment, the request will be subject to the Policy on Returning to NLU.

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 conduct decisions, may be enforced for a longer period or prohibit a student from reinstatement. Please refer to the Student Conduct Process for more details.