Unfortunately the time to appeal the admission decision has passed. While this is unfortunate, we would like to encourage you to reapply for the next admission cycle. Since program competitiveness does vary from year-to-year, the review of applications may present a different outcome. Please let us know if you have additional questions.

Appeals of admissions decisions may follow different processes based on the grounds of the appeal.

• Discrimination. If the applicant believes their admissions decision is impermissibly based upon the applicant's race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, ethnicity or national origin, disability, religion, age, genetic information, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by institutional policy or state, local, or federal law, the applicant may directly contact the Office of Equal Opportunity & Title IX.

• Other basis. If the applicant wishes to appeal their admissions decision based on other factors, the applicant needs to submit a written appeal to the Dean of the Graduate School.

Within fourteen (14) calendar days of the admissions decision date, the written appeal should include the following, at a minimum:

1. An explanation of the admissions decision;
2. An explanation of why you believe the decision was incorrect;
3. Identification of any evidence you believe supports the position. You may be asked to provide additional evidence to assist the Graduate School's processing of your appeal;
4. Any other information you believe is relevant to your appeal.

Effective appeals typically involve information the applicant may have unintentionally excluded in the original application but does not apply to providing a new purpose statement, new letters of recommendation, or information challenging the faculty's evaluation of grade point average or test scores.

Academic programs are highly competitive, and meeting minimum requirements does not guarantee admission.

Upon submission of this form, the Graduate School will identify an appropriate process to effectively evaluate the appeal. This may include consulting with program faculty, convening a faculty committee to review, or internally reviewing.

Typically, within 14 calendar days, the Graduate School will notify the applicant of the appeal decision to their application email address. In rare circumstances, it may exceed 14 calendar days.

If you believe you were denied due to discrimination based upon your race, sex, color, sexual orientation, gender identity, ethnicity or national origin, disability, religion, age, genetic information, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by institutional policy or state, local, or federal law, you are encouraged to directly contact the Office of Equal Opportunity & Title IX.