Judicial Affairs

Appeal Procedures

Any disciplinary determination resulting in expulsion or suspension from the university may be appealed to:
a.             the Student Appeals Committee
b.             the president of the university

Any disciplinary determination resulting in suspension from university housing may be appealed to: the Student Appeals Committee.
Any disciplinary determination resulting in any lesser sanction, may be appealed to: the vice president for Student Affairs or designee.

The basis for appeal of a disciplinary sanction must be one of the following:
a.             a flaw in the student's right of due process
b.             evident bias in the decision of the hearing board or the individual conducting an informal  
                investigation
c.             inconsistent or overly severe sanction imposed
d.             new evidence or insufficient consideration of all aspects of the situation

Appeals must be submitted in writing to the Office of Judicial Affairs within five business days after receipt of the sanction letter. Failure to appeal within the allotted time will render the original decision final and conclusive.  Appeals shall be decided upon the record of the original proceedings, written letters submitted by the parties, and any further information requested by the committee.

The imposition of sanctions will not be deferred during the appeal process unless the student presents a compelling reason to the vice president for Student Affairs, or designee.

Judicial Affairs
Administration Building, Room 236
Hours: Monday - Friday, 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.

Phone: 410-704-2057
Fax: 410-704-3441
E-mail: judicialaffairs@towson.edu