Online Appeal

This document provides detailed instructions for completing and submitting the online appeal form for academic integrity at Adelphi University.

Faculty Center for Professional Excellence

Adelphi

Completion and Submission of the Online Appeal form

Completion and submission of the online appeal form The online appeal request form is located on the incident report dropdown menu. This screen can be found at the following URL: <https://cm.maxient.com/reporting.php?AdelphiUniv>. If a student uses this link, the student should select “Appeal Submission Form.”

The direct link to the appeal request form can be found at: <https://cm.maxient.com/reportingform.php?AdelphiUniv&layout_id=34>

Alert! There are appeal forms for different processes. It is important for you to select the "Academic Integrity Appeal Request Form."

Submitter Information

Within the “Your Information” section of the form, please complete all of the fields. The contact information ensures that the Academic Integrity Officer has the correct information. The nature of the report is where you select “Academic Integrity Appeal Decision.” Be certain to include the date that your outcome letter was sent to you. This is important as appeal submissions are time-sensitive. You have five business days from the date that the letter was sent to you, to submit your appeal.

Alert! If your academic integrity decision was decided by a faculty member, select “Academic Integrity Appeal Decision.” \ \ If your academic decision was decided by Student Conduct and Community Standards, select “Student Conduct Incident Appeal.” Late appeal submissions may be denied.

Tip! Your Academic Integrity Advocate can assist you in completing the appeal request form.

Enter the Appeal Information

The next section of the form provides the appellee with the necessary information to substantiate their appeal request. Each question on this form must be completed, as it provides the necessary substantive information to support your appeal request. Remember, it is your responsibility to provide supporting information to substantiate your appeal request grounds.

Alert! Appeal requests that are not substantiated with supporting information may be denied.

Tip! The Academic Integrity Advocate can assist you in helping to draft and submitting an appeal request form.

Supporting Documents and Submission

As with all of our reporting forms, the submitter has the ability to attach supporting documentation. When you are ready to submit your appeal request, click the blue “submit” button.

Appeal Request Received

Once the appeal request is received and if the appeal is granted, the reporting faculty member will receive notice that the appeal request was received. [Here is a link to sample correspondence that shows what the letter looks like.](https://drive.google.com/drive/u/2/folders/16ZpaM7gJuNFYJivM_N-hq3EFTsixyg8h)

Convening of an Appeal Panel

If the Academic Integrity Officer grants an appeal, a panel of three (3) people (2 faculty and 1 student) will be empaneled to review and decide the appeal. Once the panel reaches a decision, an appeal decision letter will be sent to both the student and the faculty member. [Here is a link to a sample of the appeal decision letter.](https://drive.google.com/drive/u/2/folders/1wjF88IhLEglwSUiEZ4BGbvL3Ok2_bVba)