Appeal to the Student Appeals Committee

Find out how to appeal to the Student Appeals Committee and get help throughout the process from Student Advocacy.

Appeal an exclusion or suspension Appeal a final grade

Appeal a final Federation decision to an external agency

Appealing to the Student Appeals Committee is always a second step. You can do it if you've already contested a University decision but been unsuccessful, or if you've been excluded for general or academic misconduct. Read the Student Appeal Procedure if you're interested in the policy framework.

Eligibility and timing

How to appeal to the Student Appeals Committee

Follow these steps or download a pdf version (198 KB).

What happens after you appeal

The Student Appeals Committee will acknowledge your submission and give you an appeal number. You probably won't have to do anything straightaway – the Committee will contact you when there’s an update.

You might be invited to attend a meeting to help inform the Committee’s decision. If this happens, you’re welcome to bring a support person.

What to do if your appeal is unsuccesful

If your appeal to the Student Appeals Committee is rejected but you think you have been treated unfairly, you can make a complaint to an external agency.

Appeal to the Student Appeals Committee

Eligibility and timing

Do I have grounds for appeal?

When should I appeal?

How to appeal to the Student Appeals Committee

Step 1: Make sure the decision is appealable

Step 2: Identify your grounds

Step 3: Gather your evidence and write your appeal letter

Step 4: Contact Student Advocacy

Step 5: Submit your appeal

What happens after you appeal

What to do if your appeal is unsuccesful