IEC Student Handbook Procedures

Appeals Procedure

Appeals Process

Students can fill out an Appeals form to make an appeal for one of the following reasons:
• Beginning of Session: Section Change or Level Change.
• Mid-Session: Re-evaluation of Probation Status or Honor Code Violation.
• End of Session: Level Change, Skip a Level, Final Exam Grade, Final Course Grade, Leave Status, or Dismissal Status.

Appeals forms filled out at the beginning of a session must be turned in to an IEC Academic Advisor by Thursday, 2:00 pm of the first week of classes. The Appeals Committee informs students of their decisions by 2:00 pm on the first Friday of the session. Appeals forms filled out at the end of a session must be turned in to an IEC Academic Advisor no later than 2:00 pm on End of Session Advising Day. The Appeals Committee informs students of their decisions no later than 24 hours after the students’ End of Session Advising meetings with their IEC Academic Advisors.

  • If you are unhappy with the admissions procedure, speak with the Assistant Director for Student Services. If you are still not satisfied, you may speak with the IEC Director.  
  • If you are unhappy with financial procedures or requirements, speak with Assistant Director for Student Services. If you are still not satisfied, you may speak with the IEC Director.  
  • If you are unhappy with insurance, housing, student events, registration, or other non-academic matters, speak with the Assistant Director for Student Services, who may refer you to other agencies for help. If you are still not satisfied, you may speak with the IEC Director.  
  • If you are unhappy with your instructor(s) or classes, speak to the instructor(s) directly, who will help you resolve the problem. If the problem is not resolved, speak to the Assistant Director for Curriculum & Instruction. If the problem is still not resolved, speak to the IEC Director.