2011-12 Appeal Instructions

If you were not offered admission, or if your application was withdrawn because you missed a deadline, it is unlikely that the decision will be reversed on appeal. However, if you wish to submit an appeal, please download the Appeal Form and complete as directed. Incomplete packages will not be considered.

Types of appeals that may be considered are the following:

Missed Deadline Appeal

  • Application Fee
  • Test Scores (ACT or SAT)
  • 7th Semester High School Transcripts
  • Final High School Transcript
  • College Transcript(s)
  • Acceptance of Offer/Enrollment Deposit
  • Grade Card(s)
  • New Student Orientation (NSO) registration or attendance
  • Math and/or English placement tests

Admissions Decision Appeal

  • Freshman Low Eligibility Index
  • Freshman Missing College Prep Course
  • Transfer "Golden 4" Requirement
  • Transfer GPA
  • Transfer Less than 60 Units
  • Graduate program requirements
  • Credential program requirements
     

All requests must include documentation related to the extraordinary circumstances you wish to be considered for the appeal. You must prove that you meet the established admission criteria for your classification (freshman or transfer) and/or that you did not miss any admission and enrollment related deadlines.

Appeal Procedure:

  • A limit of one appeal per academic term.  Decisions rendered are final and non-negotiable.
  • Must be received no later than 15 days from date of Admissions decision notification
  • Appeals must be submitted by Mail (faxes and email appeals will not be accepted)
  • Appeal packets should include:
  • Submit the appeal packet in person to Student Services Building (Bldg 47), or by mail to:
    • Calfornia State University, Monterey Bay
      Office of Admissions, Bldg. 47                                         Office Hours:
      RE: Admissions Appeal                                           M-F: 8:00am – 5:00pm
      100 Campus Center
      Seaside, CA 93955-8001
  • Appeals decision notification.  You will be notified within 3 weeks of receipt of appeal.

Students submitting appeals will be notified of the final appeal decision via US Mail and we advise you not to change your existing college options or other educational pursuits while waiting for the appeal decision.

In preparing your appeal, please understand the following: 

  • Letters of recommendation will not be considered.
  • Reporting errors made on the application are not a basis for the reversal of a decision.
  • Appeal letters must be submitted by applicant.
  • Appeal letters written by anyone other than the applicant will not be considered.

 

NOTE: Students appealing a residency decision should contact the Office of Admissions at (831) 582-3738. Students appealing based on a disability should contact Student Disability Resources (831) 582-3672.

Admissions Appeal Form

Posted by David Linnevers on May 03, 2012 -