Graduate Appeals: your path to a fresh start

Sometimes the journey to a graduate degree doesn’t go as planned. At Grambling State, we believe in second chances—and in a process that’s fair, supportive, and clear. If you're seeking readmission into a graduate program, the Graduate Appeals Portal is your starting point.

This online system allows you to submit your appeal directly to the Graduate Council for review. Take time to gather your materials, understand the process, and complete each step with care.

Important Dates and guidelines

Graduate Admissions Appeals: Spring 2026
 
The Fall 2025 appeals review period has ended. The appeals portal will reopen on Monday, October 13, 2025, for Spring 2026 admission consideration.
 
Next Steps:
  1. Mark your calendar for October 13, 2025.
  2. Prepare your appeal materials in advance.
  3. Submit through the portal when it reopens.
 
Questions? Contact the Office of Graduate Studies at gradstudies@gram.edu.
 

Planning Ahead:
• Submit your appeal as early as possible
• Gather all required documents well before the deadline
• Allow time for any missing documentation or corrections
• Consider that late appeals may delay your academic progress by a full semester

Appeal Guidelines

  1. All graduate appeals must be received at least one week before the first day of classes.
  2. Appeals submitted after the deadline will automatically roll over to the next semester's review cycle.
  3. Late submissions will require a new appeal package for the following term.
Example:
If classes begin August 15, your complete appeal must be submitted by August 8 to be considered for Fall admission/reinstatement.

 

The Appeal Process

Before You Begin

To access the Graduate Appeals Portal, you must use your official Grambling State student email address (e.g. name@gsumail.gram.edu).
Need help with your email? Visit the Student Email Access Guide.

 

 

Note: If you are unable to access your GSU student email address at this time, you should submit a Fillable Appeal Form to Mrs. Kelly-Clark at kellya@gram.edu only during the set timeframe given by the Office of Graduate Studies.

Submitting Your Appeal

Please follow these instructions carefully to submit your appeal to the Online Graduate Appeals Portal:

  1. Read the introductory statement on the form to understand the process.

  2. Enter the semester and year for which you are seeking readmission.

  3. Complete the Student Information and Program Information sections.

  4. Select your Reason for Appeal from the dropdown menu.

  5. Upload all required documents under the Document Uploads section.

  6. In the Acknowledgement section, certify the accuracy of your submission.

What to Expect Next

After your appeal is submitted:

Please allow adequate time for the review process. Appeals are evaluated with careful consideration and in the order received.

 

 

     READY TO SUBMIT YOUR APPEAL? ENTER THE PORTAL NOW     

contact us

Office of Graduate Studies
Campus Box 4239
Grambling, LA 71245
(318) 274-2457 | (318) 274-2158

gradstudies@gram.edu

Dr. Carolyn Jackson

Interim Executive Director

 

Mrs. Antoinette Kelly-Clark

Graduate Admissions Analyst

kellya@gram.edu