K-State Core Appeals Guidance
If a student has transferred a course that the advisor believes should count towards the K-State Core, but has not been assessed as such, they may appeal to have it considered.
- Ensure the course title is not a close equivalent to an existing K-State Core class. If it is, please complete the process for transfer course equivalency.
- To appeal a transfer course to apply to the K-State Core, the course must be a 100 or 200 level course in one of the listed disciplines. The class can only be a non-K-State transfer course to qualify for an appeal.
- If the course fulfilled general education at the student’s previous institution, it is important to note and link to the transfer institutions’ general education list in the appeal.
- Advisors should think critically about submitting appeals or recommending appeals to students. You will be asked to indicate on the appeals form if you support or do not support the appeal. Communicate with the students and let them know if you do not support the appeal. If a student insists on continuing the appeals process, let them know you are going to mark that you are not in support, but they are welcome to continue the process.
- Most students will not find the appeals process on their own. Only recommend an appeal to students you believe truly have a class that should count towards the K-State Core.