Student Appeals and Complaints

The University of Virginia’s College at Wise has established accessible policies and procedures for the filing and review of student appeals and complaints. If you have an appeal or complaint related to a faculty member or academic department, it is preferable for students to contact the specific faculty member(s) or academic department.

Student Appeals

A student appeal is a request for faculty and/or administrators to review and overturn a prior decision. This page identifies decisions that are subject to student appeal. Information about the student appeal process is available through these links.

• Academic Suspension or Dismissal
• Grades
• Financial Aid

Student Complaints

A student complaint, or grievance, is an objection to an alleged violation of law, applicable UVA Wise policies or procedures, and/or deprivation of applicable due process for which the College is or may be responsible, or has a responsibility to address or resolve. Information about filing a student complaint is available through the links provided.

• Academic Complaint
• Distance Ed State Authorization and Student Complaints
• Discrimination
• Hazing
• Sexual Misconduct