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Accommodation Appeal

Policy Information

In accordance with institutional policy and federal guidelines, students have the right to appeal decisions made regarding accommodation requests or the implementation of accommodations.

This appeals process is designed to provide a fair and timely review of such decisions. It ensures that students have the opportunity to voice their concerns and present relevant information for reconsideration. All appeals related to Access Services are reviewed in collaboration with the Dean of Students Office, which serves as a neutral and impartial body in evaluating the appeal.

Before you file an appeal, please contact and work with the Access Services Office to resolve your concerns. The Dean of Students will want to know what steps have been taken to resolve the issue. If a resolution cannot be reached with the Access Services, you may initiate the appeal process with the Dean of Students’ Office.

Scope of Appeals

This appeals process applies to:

Note: Appeals concerning academic or disciplinary matters unrelated to disability accommodations should be addressed through the appropriate institutional processes.

How to Submit an Appeal

  1. Contact Access Services and speak with the Access Services Coordinator to try and resolve the issue informally.
  2. If no resolution can be obtained within 10 business days of the situation in question, use the form below to start your appeal.
  3. Fill out all of the required fields with the information that you wish to share. Be prepared to share the following information as these fields are required:
    • Your full name and student ID number
    • Description of the issue in question along with any relevant information
    • Summary of what’s been done to try and resolve the issue in question (including a chronological order of events)
    • Final statement including your preferred resolution to the issue, including your reasoning for this requested resolution.
  4. Click submit at the bottom of the appeal.
Start Accommodations Appeal

Review Process

This review will typically be completed within 10-15 business days of receiving the appeal.

The Dean of Students will:

  1. Review the written appeal and any supporting documentation.
  2. Consult with Access Services staff and any other relevant parties.
  3. If needed, request additional information or a meeting with the student for clarification.

After a thorough review, the Dean of Students will issue a decision. The student will be notified of the outcome via their official college email. The decision will include a summary of findings and, if applicable, any changes to accommodations or required actions. The decision of the Dean of Students is final.

Access Services

(309) 694-5749
[email protected]
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Schedule Appointment
Mon-Thur: 8 am – 4:30 pm
Fri: 8 am – 2 pm
Edwards Library / Administration Building » L220G
East Peoria Campus
Arbor Hall » 02D
Peoria Campus

Dean of Students

Leitch Career Center » CC202
East Peoria Campus
(309) 694-5217
[email protected]
Mon-Thur: 8 am – 4:30 pm
Fri: 8 am – 2 pm