The following form should be submitted by Fiat Lux scholars who have been informed that they are Subject to Program Dismissal and have the opportunity to submit a Fiat Lux Scholars Program Appeal to be considered for continuation in the program for the 2026-2027 academic year.
Please note: Program appeal statements will be reviewed by Fiat Lux Scholars Program Professional staff and may be reviewed by the Office of Financial Aid and Scholarships Professional staff (if applicable).
Important reminder: Please be advised that Fiat Lux Scholars Program Professional Staff have various reporting responsibilities through UC Policies, which include, but are not limited to Responsible Employees (https://ophd.ucmerced.edu/responsible-employees/overview), Mandated Reporters (https://protectminors.ucmerced.edu/), and Campus Security Authorities (https://clery.ucmerced.edu/CSA). Please keep in mind that if any information submitted through this form falls within categories of required campus reporting, program staff will submit the appropriate reports and/or referrals. If any information submitted by the scholar presents a general concern, a Dean of Students Office "Student of Concern Form" may also be submitted by a program professional staff member as well.
The deadline to submit this Fiat Lux Scholars Program Appeal can be found within the email you received from the Fiat Lux Scholars Program account (fiatlux@ucmerced.edu). No additional documentation is needed for this program appeal, simply complete and submit this form by the designated deadline stated in the email you received.
