Appeal

Students have the right to appeal the decision of the university, college, committee, or unit with which they filed a complaint.  There is an appeal process in place and outlined in college and university complaint polices.  The decision of the college/university is considered final. For MUSC units outside of the purview of the colleges and university student services (e.g., Title IX, ADA), refer to the appeal policy of that unit. 

Refer to the Student Complaint Policy and the specific college and university policies for more information.

Prospective and current students as well as the general public have the option of filing a complaint with the South Carolina Commission on Higher Education (SCCHE), Southern Association of Colleges and Schools (SACS), and federal agencies. Most external complaint processes, prior to considering a grievance, require the student to exhaust his/her options within the processes internal to the institution.