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Academic Appeal Key Dates and Deadlines

Pursuing Entry in Spring 2026

This path is for students who were away from NCCU for at least one semester (not enrolled in Fall 2025) and are seeking to return.

October 3, 2025 Spring Appeal Form available
January 5, 2026Appeal submission deadline for consideration to start Fall (1 week before Spring courses start)
January 9, 2026Notification of Academic Appeal final decision (Friday before Spring courses start)
January 12, 2026Spring courses start

Pursuing Entry to Summer I/II or Fall 2026

This path is for students who received a sanction of suspended or dismissed after Summer I or Summer II and are seeking reinstatement for Fall 2026.

March 3, 2026 Fall and Summer Appeal Form available
May 12, 2026Appeal submission deadline for consideration to start Summer I (1 week before Summer 1 courses start)
May 15, 2026Notification of Academic Appeal final decision (Friday before Summer I courses start)
May 19, 2026Summer I courses start
June 19, 2026Appeal submission deadline for consideration to start Summer II (1 week before Summer II courses start)
June 19, 2026Notification of Academic Appeal final decision (Friday before Summer II courses start)
June 25, 2026Summer II courses start
August Date TBDAppeal submission deadline for consideration to start Fall (1 week before Fall courses start)
August Date TBDNotification of Academic Appeal final decision (Friday before Fall courses start)
August Date TBDFall courses start

Note: Students with a denied academic appeal should not move into the residence halls. Students with an appeal pending review from their academic unit should consult with the Office of Residence Life regarding move-in. 

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