Steps for filing an Appeal

All students who wish to file an appeal must fill out the Appeal Form and have a letter from their advisor. The letter from the advisor must state that the courses you are registered for are required for your degree. If this is your last semester the letter must also state that these are the only courses needed to complete your degreee requirements. The Appeal Form is located at the bottom of this page or at the front counter of the Registrar's Office.

Students must fill out the entire Appeal Form and return the form to Elizabeth Johnson in the Registrar's Office located in the Administration Building in Room 135D or fax to the Registrar's Office at 254-968-9389.

Students may attach as much supporting documentation as they feel would aid the Appeal Board in making an educated decision.

The Appeal Form and the advisor's letter must be returned to Elizabeth Johnson no later than 5 business days prior to the next Appeal Board meeting in order to be heard at the next meeting. Failure to file an appeal at least 5 days prior to the last Appeal Board meeting will forfeit your opportunity to file an appeal for the current semester.

The Appeal Board meetings for students affected by the additional tuition rates for violating the Undergraduate Funding Limit Rule and/or the 3-Peat rule for Spring 2009 are as follows:

Tuesday, January 6, 2009 (Appeals must be submitted to the Registrar's Office no later than Tuesday, December 23, 2008).

Tuesday, January 13, 2009 (Appeals must be submitted to the Registrar's Office no later than Tuesday, January 6, 2009).

Tuesday, January 27, 2009 (Appeals must be submitted to the Registrar's Office no later than Tuesday, January 20, 2009).

Students must submit all tuition payments on time INCLUDING THE ADDITIONAL FEES or they will be dropped for non-payment. If the Appeal Board waives the additional charges this portion of your tuition would then be refunded to you. REPEAT, ALL TUTITION PAYMENTS ARE DUE ON TIME, REGARDLESS IF YOU HAVE AN APPOINTMENT WITH THE APPEAL COMMITTEE, OR YOU WILL BE DROPPED FROM YOUR COURSE FOR NON-PAYMENT. For any questions regarding how the additional charges affect your financial aid you must contact the Financial Aid Office at 254-968-9070.

A student has the opportunity to state their case before the Appeal Committee Board. If you wish to do so you must indicate that you wish to appear in person on the Appeal Form. You do not have to appear in person, the Appeal Board can make their decision based on information provided on your Appeal Form.

If you have indicated that you wish to appear before the Appeal Board the Registrar's Office will contact you with the contact information provided by you on the Appeal Form and notify you of your appointment time.

• You will have approximately 5 minutes to state your case before the Appeal Board.
• The Appeal Board will then deliberate and vote and then the Committee Chairperson will step outside the conference room and notify you of the Appeal Board's decision. You will also receive notification in writing of the Appeal Board's decision at your contact address provided on your Appeal Form.
• Failure to appear during your assigned appointment time will waive your right to appear in person and the Appeal Board will make a decision based on the information provided on your Appeal Form.
• The Appeal Board's decision is for a semester by semester basis. You must file an appeal for every semester you are affected by the Undergraduate Funding Limit Rule and/or 3-Peat Rule.
• The Appeal Board will meet in Davis Hall, Room 111.

For any questions regarding the Appeal Form or the Appeal process, please contact Elizabeth Johnson by email at ejohnson@tarleton.edu or by phone at 254-968-1830.

• Downloadable Appeal Form
• Do not forget the letter from your advisor.

 

To Contact the Registrar's Office:
    Office of the Registrar
    Tarleton State University
    Box T - 0620
    Stephenville, TX  76402
    PHONE 254-968-9121 (or) FAX 254-968-9389