Access the Academic Appeal eForm
The Academic Appeal Form was last updated on June 17, 2026.
When to Use the Academic Appeal Form
This Academic Appeal Form, which is submitted to the University Academic Appeals Committee, is used for adding and dropping classes after the deadlines, past semester complete withdrawals, most academic adjustments, and changing from audit-to-credit or credit-to audit after the deadlines.
How Appeals are Reviewed
The University Academic Appeals Committee (UAAC) is the final arbiter in the process of requesting an exception to academic policy. The UAAC reviews an appeal one time. A re-appeal for the same request will not be accepted. It is important that you submit sufficient documentation with your appeal to support your case.
How to Submit an Academic Appeal
- Write a letter, typed and well written that is no more than one page, detailing the reason for your appeal.
- Complete the Academic Appeal eForm and attach your appeal letter and all documentation before submitting. All materials must be received by Friday at 5:00 p.m. to be reviewed at the next Academic Appeals Committee meeting. Any appeal submitted with missing materials will be delayed in going before the committee.
- The Academic Appeals Committee will meet every Wednesday (with a few exceptions) to review appeals.
- You will receive an email within three to four business days after the committee reviews your appeal. You may also call (208) 426-4249 after 12:00 p.m. on Friday to see if a decision has been made on your appeal.
Note: If you are withdrawing or dropping a course and like the Fee Appeals Committee to review your appeal, select “Yes” to the “Forward to Fee Appeals Committee for consideration” question on the Academic Appeal eForm. Please note the Fee Appeals Committee might require additional documentation from what is required for a successful academic appeal. Before submitting your appeal, please review the documentation requirements for fee appeals.
Documentation may include, but is not limited to:
Please name the files you upload based on the type of documentation it is. File size limit is 1GB per document.
- Academic Adjustment eForm
- Registration Override Form with required signatures
- Special Registration Form (Independent Study, Internship Senior Permit, etc.)
- Electronically Generated Scheduling Documentation
- Academic Appeal Plan of Study with required signatures
- Letters of support from family or friends (include contact information and their signature)
- Letters of support from faculty, advisor, physician, employer (on letterhead with their signature)
- Medical appointment history and bills
- Military orders
- Police Records
- Travel Documentation
- Obituaries, funeral or memorial service program
Appropriate Appeals for the University Appeals Committee
- Academic adjustments for university graduation requirements, such as waiving residency, changing the minimum number of credits or GPA needed, using an expired catalog, etc. These must be accompanied by an Academic Adjustment eForm to be submitted by you or your advisor via Student Forms.
- Adding, dropping, withdrawing from classes or submitting applications for certain courses (e.g., independent study, internship, practicum, dissertation, thesis, projects) after the published deadline dates.
- Requests for Early or Immediate Reinstatement to the University after a dismissal within the appropriate timeframe.
- Other requests for exceptions to academic policies and procedures.
What is NOT Appropriate for Appeal to the University Appeals Committee
- Academic grievances concerning faculty or grades. Read more about Grade Appeals and Academic Grievances.
- Issues related to financial aid and Satisfactory Academic Progress (SAP)
- Changes in past semesters that ended over five years ago (except by university error)
- Changes in past semesters that occurred before a posted degree (except by university error)
Questions?
Email registrar-appeals@boisestate.edu or call (208) 426-4249