Medical Appeal

If a medical situation has interrupted your ability to engage in classes and you want to withdraw from a current course or appeal a course taken during the last two semesters, complete one of the following processes.

If you have not previously worked with the Center for Access and Accommodations: 

• Complete the Center for Access and Accommodations Intake Form.
• Select “Option 4” from the drop-down box.
• Fill out the form and attach your supporting documentation.
• Click "Submit.”

*If you have worked with the Center for Access and Accommodations and you try to complete the steps above, you will receive an error indicating that a file already exists. If this occurs, complete the following steps:

• Visit cod-accommodate.symplicity.com and use your COD username and password to log-in.
• Click on “Accommodation” (on the left, under home).
• Click on “Supplemental.”
• Select “Add New.”
• In response to “What Support are you Requesting,” select “Medical Withdrawal/Appeal.”
• Answer the questions that populate.
• Under “Accommodation Type” choose “Medical Withdrawal/ Appeal.”

Attach documentation that specifically supports your request for a Medical Withdrawal/Appeal. Documentation can consist of a health care provider’s letter, after visit summary or hospital discharge paperwork.

Medical Appeal Guidelines

• Filing a medical appeal does not remove your current financial obligation to College of DuPage.
• Payments scheduled under an active payment plan will continue until the committee makes a final decision. Medical appeals do not eliminate balances resulting from bookstore charges.
• The review process takes approximately four weeks. Additional time may be needed to contact faculty or review instructional, financial aid, or advising issues. You will receive the committee’s decision by email.
• Approval does not guarantee a tuition refund. If a refund is approved, your account will be credited within 30 days for the amount determined by the committee—0%, 50%, or 100%. If you have an outstanding account balance, the credit will be applied to that balance.
• Only one medical appeal may be considered per academic year. Students may submit no more than three medical appeals during their time at College of DuPage.
• Appeals are considered only for terms within the two-term period preceding the current term.
• An approved medical appeal cannot be reversed.
• You will not be eligible to re-enroll in the appealed course during the same semester for which the appeal was approved.

Financial Aid and Other Exclusions

• A medical appeal may affect your financial aid.
• Contact a Financial Assistance Representative for information about the potential impact.
• Veterans and military personnel using educational benefits may face financial consequences if they pursue a medical appeal. Contact the Office of Veterans Services for more information.
• For issues involving non-credit courses, Youth Academy programs, adult seminars, or workshops, contact the Office of Continuing Education in the Student Resource Center (SRC), Room 1110 or (630) 942-2208.

Appeal processes adhere to College of DuPage Administrative Procedure guidelines, FERPA regulations and HIPAA regulations.