Procedure for Filing an Individual Arbitration

1. Students are strongly encouraged, but not required, to utilize the Grievance Procedure described in the catalog prior to filing arbitration.

2. A student who desires to file arbitration should first contact the campus president, who will provide the student with a copy of the AAA Supplementary Procedures for Consumer-Related Disputes. The most current AAA Supplementary Procedures for Consumer- Related Disputes is also available online at https://adr.org/. A student who desires to file arbitration should then contact the AAA directly to obtain the appropriate forms and detailed instructions.

3. A student may, but need not, be represented by an attorney in arbitration.

4. Unless the parties agree otherwise, the location of the arbitration shall be in a locale near the student so long as the student is located in the United States.

5. Any or all of the provisions set for in the Arbitration Agreement may be waived by the party against whom the claim is asserted, but such waiver shall be in writing, physically signed (not merely electronically signed) by the party waiving, and specifically identify the provision or provisions being waived. Any such waiver shall not waive or affect any other portion of the Arbitration Agreement.