Office of Accessibility Services (OAS) Students Appeal Procedure


The College has implemented this internal appeal procedure for students with disabilities who have followed the proper procedures for requesting accommodations in a timely manner but believe that they have not been granted appropriate or denied reasonable accommodations, or believe that approved accommodations have not been effectively implemented.

The College will attempt, when practical, to first resolve all appeals through its informal process as outlined below. If this does not resolve the issue, the formal process will then be utilized to issue a decision following an investigation.

The OAS appeal procedure does not supersede or replace other College policies and procedures.

The College prohibits any retaliation against individuals for filing an appeal or grievance.

Informal Process

  1. A student may request that their accommodation request denial or implementation be reviewed and reconsidered by the Office of Accessibility Services.
  2. The appeal should be submitted in writing (see Appeal Form for guidance regarding needed information) to the Director of Accessibility Services, and should be done so as soon as possible after the denial or event serving as the basis for the appeal, in order to ensure a prompt and impartial review into the matter.
  3. The Director will review the request and any related documentation, and meet with the student to discuss the appeal.
  4. The Director will respond to the student in writing with their decision on the matter within thirty (30) days of the receipt of the request.
  5. If the student is satisfied with the outcome of this process, the appeal will be considered resolved. 

Formal Process

  1. A student who is not satisfied with the outcome of the informal appeal process (above) may file a formal appeal. The appeal must be submitted in writing to the Vice President for Institutional Engagement and Excellence. The appeal should be filed as soon as possible after the decision/event that serves as the basis for the appeal.
  2. The Vice President for Institutional Engagement and Excellence will review the appeal, any related documentation, consult with any relevant parties, and meet with the student.
  3. The decision by the Vice President of Institutional Engagement and Excellence will be in writing to the student and delivered within thirty (30) days of the submission of the appeal. The decision of the Vice President for Institutional Engagement and Excellence is final.

Danielle L. Lopez
Director of Accessibility Services
Section 504/Title II Facilities Coordinator
Office of Accessibility Services
71 Sip Avenue (L011)
Jersey City, NJ, 07306
(201) 360-5337
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Yeurys Pujols, Ed.D
Vice President for Institutional Engagement and Excellence
Title IX Coordinator
Office of Institutional Engagement and Excellence
70 Sip Avenue
Jersey City, NJ, 07306
(201) 360-4071
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