Student Activities’ Student Leader Academic Eligibility Appeal

In support of the University’s Academic Mission, if a Student Leader, as defined in this policy, is determined to be ineligible pursuant of this policy, the Department of Student Activities (DSA) reserves the right to limit that student’s leadership within a specific and pre-determined Trustee and Tier III Student Organization or the Programs and Initiatives under its purview. Please see the policy link below for more details.

DSA Student Leader Academic Eligibility Policy

The Appeals Process

I. Ineligibility Notification & Appeals Committee

  • Student Leaders found to be Ineligible will receive communication to their University e-mail address, notifying them of their status and, if applicable, information about the Appeal process (Academic Notice only).  
    • Student Leader’s respective advisor or supervisor will be notified about their status as well. 
    • A Student Leader participating in the appeal process may continue to serve in their position until the appeal is decided but will not exceed three weeks from their original ineligibility notification e-mail date. 
  • Student Leaders who choose not to appeal or who are not eligible to appeal (subject to dismissal), must notify their Organization or Program and Initiative to resign from their position within one week of the ineligibility notification e-mail date.
    • If the Student Leader is unable to do so within one week of the ineligibility notification e-mail date, their advisor will notify the Organization or Program and Initiative of the Student Leader’s inability to serve in the position. The reason will not be disclosed. 
  • For more information about an appeal and the committee, please see Section IV. of the DSA Student Leader Academic Eligibility Policy.

II. The Process

  •  Once a Student Leader has been notified of their ineligibility, they must fill out the online appeal form and include the following documents within that form to initiate the appeals process:
    • *Required* Student Leader Eligibility Appeal Form (see link below);
    • *Required* Copy of current official/unofficial transcript from the Registrar’s Office (no screenshots of a student’s transcript will be accepted); and
    • *Required* Class schedule for the upcoming semester;
    • **Optional** Student Leaders may submit any other documentation they believe is relevant for the committee to review or consider in their decision making process.
      • Please note: An appeal submitted without any of the documents marked *Required* will be considered incomplete and not reviewed by the committee. If a student has any issues with the forms or acquiring the necessary documents, please e-mail the Risk Education & Policy Specialist (rinda@uconn.edu).
  •  The Student Leader Eligibility Committee (SLE) will review the appeal form and documents submitted to help determine their decision.
    •  If needed, the Committee may request an in-person or virtual meeting with the Student Leader to further discuss their appeal.
      • This decision is solely at the discretion of the committee.
  • The SLE Committee will review the appeal packet materials and will notify the student of the outcome via their University e-mail -
    •  within two weeks of the appeal submission deadline noted in the original ineligibility notification e-mail; or
    •  within one week of the SLE Committee meeting with the student (if applicable).

Please note: During USG elections, the SLE Committee will convene in a manner that seeks to ensure quick review of appeals for candidates seeking the offices of USG President, Vice President, and Comptroller (or for other candidates seeking offices that are subject to the ‘seek provision’ described in Appendix B of the Student Leadership Eligibility Policy).

III. Potential Outcomes

  •  Possible Outcomes of the appeal may include, but not be limited to:
    • Removal of the Student Leader from their leadership position;
    • Re-instatement of a student’s leadership position and responsibilities;
    • Restricting the student from seeking such a leadership position;
    • Re-instatement of a student’s position and responsibilities with contingencies, or
    • Requiring Student Leader to provide evidence of steps taken to address the issue(s) that led to the ineligible status, be they related to enrollment, academics, or conduct

Student Leader Eligibility Appeal Form

Student Leader Academic Eligibility Appeal Form

This form is for Student Leaders, as defined under the Department of Student Activities' Student Leader Academic Eligibility Policy, that have been deemed ineligible to hold their student leadership position due to their academic standing at the University.

Step 1 of 4

This field is for validation purposes and should be left unchanged.
Once you begin the Appeal Form, it must be completed in one sitting. You will not be able to save your progress and return later. We strongly recommend preparing your responses and gathering any required or necessary information in advance. When you are ready, click the button below to complete your appeal.