One Time Transfer Exception Hearing Opportunity 14.5.5.3.9.1
If a student athlete or previous student athlete requests permission for a one time transfer exception to another four year institution and the request is denied, the student athlete or previous student athlete may request a hearing opportunity with a committee composed of the Faculty Athletic Representative, student athletes, and non-athletics faculty/staff members. The FAR will chair the committee and appoint the members of the committee.
To request a hearing, following are the steps to take by the student athlete/previous student athlete:
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Submit a request in writing to the FAR within five days of denial to the other four year institution. A statement requesting the appeal of the denial and why, along with any other facts, should be included in the letter. Any verification of statements made will be helpful to the appellant. The request is to be made in writing and sent to Dr. Brent Wren/Associate Provost and FAR/363 Shelbie King Hall, University of Alabama in Huntsville, 301 Sparkman Drive, Huntsville, AL 35899 within the five days of the request being denied. Dr. Wren’s phone number is 256-824-6767 and his email is wrenb@uah.edu. A phone call in addition to the mailed appeal would be helpful but not mandatory. All contact information for the student athlete should be included with the request, including street address, cell phone number and email address.
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The FAR will communicate with the SA/ previous SA, and give him/her a date/time of the committee that will review the appeal. The SA/previous SA will have an opportunity to appear in person to make their case. If they cannot or do not wish to, they can speak to the committee by speaker phone.
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The committee will meet within fourteen days of the receipt of the request to appeal.
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The SA/previous student athlete will receive a decision within seven days of the committee meeting. The decision will be sent by mail or email to the SA/previous SA and decisions are final.