Appeals Process

Our goal is always to make the Leaves and Withdrawal process as seamless as possible for the student. However, as you may have gathered from the information we’ve offered about the process, it can be complicated. It involves many different departments working together to make sure we are complying with federal regulations and institutional policies while honoring the wishes of students making difficult choices about their education.

If after we have fully processed your Leave or Withdrawal request, you feel the outcome does not align with Emerson’s stated Leave and Withdrawal Policy, you are welcome to submit a written appeal to the Office of Student Success.

All written appeals must be completed and sent by the student. This letter should detail the circumstances being appealed, a full explanation of any extenuating circumstances, and any supporting documentation for the student’s claim. 

Students can send their written appeal to the Senior Director of Student Success, Eric Dusseault at eric_dusseault [at] emerson.edu (eric_dusseault[at]emerson[dot]edu). Once received, it will be shared with the Appeals Board who will investigate the claim, review supporting documentation, and make a determination. 

The Appeals Board’s decision is considered final. Because there is no way to appeal this decision, it is vital that a student’s written appeal is complete when sent. For this reason, there is no set deadline to submit an appeal.