Services for Students The UOSA General Counsel’s Office serves as an advocate for students before the University. The Office handles the following types of cases: Academic Misconduct and Student Code Violation Charges Once a student has been contacted by the Office of Judicial Services regarding a charge of academic misconduct or student code violation, the student has within two regular class days to contact the Office of Judicial Services to schedule a conference to discuss the matter. The General Counsel’s Office can advise the student on what to expect and how to proceed at the meeting. If a student becomes involved in a campus hearing regarding the academic misconduct or student code violation charge, the General Counsel’s Office can represent the student in the hearing and work with the student before the hearing to determine the best way to defend against the charges. Grade Appeals The General Counsel’s Office can advise students on the grade-appeal process, including the required initial meeting with the instructor who gave the disputed grade. After a student has informed his/her instructor of the disputed nature of the grade (no later than February 15 for the previous fall and winter sessions and September 15 for previous spring or summer sessions) and attempts with the instructor to resolve the grade dispute have failed, the General Counsel’s Office can help the student file a written request for a hearing with the Academic Appeals Board. The General Counsel’s Office can represent students in hearings before the Academic Appeals Board and provide strategic advice.