After a written decision is issued in a Title IX hearing, the Respondent and Complainant may appeal the determination regarding responsibility and/or sanctioning. To appeal, a party must submit this form within five (5) working days of the date of the written decision.
Please note that an appeal is not a new hearing. Appeals are heard based on written statements only, and do not include in-person meetings with the Appeals Officer.
The Appeals Officer will consider an appeal based only on the specific criteria listed in the form below. Disagreement with the finding or sanctions is not, by itself, grounds for appeal. The fact that any criminal charges based on the same conduct were dismissed, reduced, or resolved in favor of the Respondent does not require, and will not necessarily result in, a change in the disciplinary decisions and/or sanctions.
Please see pages 31-33 of the Title IX Policy & Grievance Procedures for additional information about the appeal process.