Appealing an Admission Decision
Applicants who are denied admission because they do not meet the ETSU admission requirements may request further consideration through the appeal process. To be an appropriate candidate for the appeal process, the individual should be someone who had extenuating circumstances that contributed to their academic performance.
The applicant should submit the following information to appeal their admission decision:
- Appeal Letter-- This should outline in detail the extenuating circumstances that impacted your
academic performance in high school or college.
- Letters of Support--No more than three letters of support may be submitted from school counselors, faculty, coaches, professional references, or family members.
This documentation should be submitted to admissions@etsu.edu with the subject line "Admissions Appeal". Your appeal paperwork needs to be submitted at least a month before the start of the term for which you applied.
Appeals Deadlines
Please review the following appeal deadlines for upcoming start terms.
Spring 2025
Applicants denied admission before January 7 must appeal by January 9.
Applicants denied admission on or after January 7 must appeal within 2 business days
of denial.
First day of class: Tuesday, January 21
Fall 2025
Applicants denied admission before August 12 must appeal by August 14.
Applicants denied admission on or after August 14 must appeal within 2 business days
of denial.
First day of class: Monday, August 25
Spring 2026
Applicants denied admission before January 6 must appeal by January 8.
Applicants denied admission on or after January 8 must appeal within 2 business days
of denial.
First day of class: Tuesday, January 20
Fall 2026
Applicants denied admission before August 11 must appeal by August 13.
Applicants denied admission on or after August 11 must appeal within 2 business days
of denial.
First day of class: Monday, August 24
Spring 2027
Applicants denied admission before January 5 must appeal by January 7.
Applicants denied admission on or after January 5 must appeal within 2 business days
of denial.
First day of class: Tuesday, January 19
Fall 2027
Applicants denied admission before August 10 must appeal by August 12.
Applicants denied admission on or after August 10 must appeal within 2 business days
of denial.
First day of class: Monday, August 23
Spring 2028
Applicants denied admission before January 4 must appeal by January 6.
Applicants denied admission on or after January 4 must appeal within 2 business days
of denial.
First day of class: Tuesday, January 18
Fall 2028
Applicants denied admission before August 15 must appeal by August 17.
Applicants denied admission on or after August 15 must appeal within 2 business days
of denial.
First day of class: Monday, August 28
Spring 2029
Applicants denied admission before January 2 must appeal by January 4.
Applicants denied admission on or after January 2 must appeal within 2 business days
of denial.
First day of class: Tuesday, January 16