A graduate student at The University of Tennessee has the right to appeal any judgment or decision made within the University. The appeal procedure depends on the nature of the decision. The appeal procedure for disciplinary actions, for misconduct and professional, college, or university penalties associated with academic dishonesty (plagiarism, cheating, etc.) is outlined in https://gradschool.utk.edu/faculty-staff/graduate-council/appeals-committee/ Questions regarding the appropriate appeal procedure should be addressed to The Graduate School (865.974.2475).