Students found responsible for violating the Code of Student Conduct, or students initiating a case involving possible violations of the Code of Student Conduct may appeal the finding if and when one of the following conditions exists:

1. A procedural error occurred during the process that could have had a direct impact on the outcome.
2. New information has come to light that could have affected the outcome.

Requests must be submitted in writing to the Vice President of Student Affairs/Dean of Students within the time period for appeal set forth in the applicable hearing section.

After receiving the appeal, the Dean of Students (or his or her designee) may:

1. Deny the appeal.
2. Accept the appeal and refer the case to the Appeals Board for a new hearing.  The procedural rules applicable to the initial hearing will apply to the Appeals Board hearing.

While the appeal is pending, the sanctions imposed will remain in effect unless the Dean of Students (or his or her designee) decides otherwise.

The findings of the Appeals Board are final.