Student Academic Appeals Policy
A grade appeal is considered if a student experiences alleged deviation from established grading policy and/or procedures per the course syllabus, alleged deviation from university syllabus policy that could have impacted the resulting grade, and/or alleged lowering of grades for non-academic reasons.
In addition, you may submit an academic program appeal if you believe that a decision or action by your department, college or graduate program deviates from the program or university’s policies.
Student Academic Appeals Processes
Learn how to file a grade appeal or an academic program appeal and how to appeal denied program changes and automatic graduation decisions.
Timely Academic Progress Toward a Degree Policy
UCF wants you stay on track to graduate on time and has put policies in place to keep you moving forward each semester.
Withdrawal Policy
Withdrawal
After the add/drop period ends but before the withdrawal deadline, you can still withdraw from a course on your own. How many times you’re allowed to withdraw, however, depends on when you were first admitted to UCF.
Medical Withdrawal
A medical withdrawal is considered if you are unable to complete the semester due to a serious medical condition (physical or psychological).
Late Drop
A late drop is considered if you are unable to complete the semester due to a documented extenuating circumstance, such as the death of an immediate family member, involuntary call to military service, or a documented administrative error by the university.
Late Withdrawal
A late withdrawal is considered if you can’t complete the semester because of a documented extenuating circumstance that occurs after the withdrawal deadline. For instance, being the primary caregiver of an immediate family member who becomes seriously ill or injured.
Academic Record Changes and Petitions Appeals
Under university rules, you may appeal a decision on an Academic Record Change or Medical Withdrawal petition to the Admissions and Standards Committee, provided there is a legitimate reason for the appeal.