Student Conduct Appeals

This page outlines the appeals process for student conduct decisions at Dominican University New York. Students with complaints about online programs who reside outside New York State should also review the Online Program Complaints Resolution page for SARA-specific guidance. For academic appeals — grades and academic integrity — see the Academic Appeals page.

Student Conduct Appeals

A student who wishes to appeal a decision of the Hearing Officer must submit a written request for an appeal within five (5) business days of notification of the decision.

Grounds for Appeal

Requests for appeal will be reviewed by the VPSDDS or designee, and granted only if one or more of the following criteria exist:

1. The hearing officer had a conflict of interest or bias that affected the outcome of the matter.
2. A procedural defect in the original hearing that would substantively affect the outcome of the administrative process.
3. The presence of new evidence that was unavailable at the time of the initial hearing.

How to Submit an Appeal

The request shall be directed to the office indicated in the notification of the decision. At the discretion of the VPSDDS, an appeal may stay the imposition of a sanction. The designated official will inform the student of the result of the request for appeal and, where appropriate, the outcome of the appeal process. Where necessary, the designated official may choose to refer the appeal to the University Disciplinary Committee.

Appeal Rights in Cases of Sexual Misconduct

In cases of sexual misconduct, both the complainant and respondent parties have the right to request an appeal.

Possible Outcomes of an Appeal

An appeal may result in one of the following outcomes:

1. Uphold the original determination(s) and outcome(s);
2. Modify the sanction(s); or
3. Remand the case for further investigation with corrective instructions to the original hearing officer(s).