Appeals and Reporting Discrimination

Appeals and Complaints

Students have the right to appeal decisions about their accommodations as well as to file complaints about how their accommodations are implemented. If you believe your accommodations are inappropriate, insufficient, or have been made in error, this process offers a resolution option.

Students may appeal their decision or make a complaint about their accommodations by contacting the Executive Director of the Office of Equal Opportunity at novellme@udmercy.edu or submitting this Disability Accommodations Appeal and Complaint Form. The Executive Director will review the request as well as any additional documentation, consult with an impartial committee for their evaluation, and issue a written determination, typically within thirty business days.

Reporting Discrimination, Harassment, or Retaliation

University of Detroit Mercy is committed to ensuring equal access for all students.

Students who believe they have been discriminated against, harassed, or faced retaliation as a result of their disability, the use of their accommodations, or related issues are protected by University of Detroit Mercy’s Nondiscrimination Policy. Students may contact any member of the Nondiscrimination Team or make a report online using the Nondiscrimination Policy Reporting Form  to initiate the grievance process and request an investigation.