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Appeals

The Bachelor of Arts in General Studies (BGS) Advisory Committee is responsible for hearing and making decisions on all appeals to BGS. Examples of issues which may be appealed include:

  • admission requirements
  • course substitutions
  • waiver of graduation requirements

To submit an appeal to the BGS Advisory Committee:

  • complete and submit the BGS Appeal Form along with any documentation or evidence that will support your appeal.
  • Items not allowed through this appeal process include portfolio awards and course grades.

The BGS Appeal Form should be completed and submitted to the address given on the BGS Appeal Form or your BGS academic advisor.

Fall 2023 BGS Appeal Deadline Dates

All appeal documents MUST be submitted by the following dates to be considered by the committee.

  • November 9
  • December 7

Fall 2023 Advisory Committee Meeting Dates

  • November 14
  • December 12

Contact Info & Forms

For questions about appeals, please contact us at:

Phone:  (309) 298-1929
Email:  BGS@wiu.edu

Forms