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Student Appeals

Appeal Process

You may be able to appeal your admission decision if you were not offered admission due to one of the following reasons:

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

All requests must include documentation related to the extraordinary circumstances you wish to be considered for the appeal.

Submitting Your Appeal:

• 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.
• Appeal packets should include:

Letter of Appeal
Documentation to support your appeal (e.g., transcripts, SAT/ACT scores, proof of mailing/submission of requested information, etc.)

• Submit the appeal packet in person or by mail to(faxes and email appeals will not be accepted):

Office of Admissions and Records, SA 47
California State University, Bakersfield
9001 Stockdale Highway
Bakersfield, CA 93311

Students submitting appeals will be notified of the final appeal decision via US Mail within 3-4 weeks from the date the appeal was received.

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.