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Grounds for appeal

Find out whether you're eligible to appeal before you start writing your letter.

If you’re thinking about appealing a decision made by the university, it’s important to understand whether or not you meet the criteria. An appeal isn’t just about disagreeing with the outcome – you’ll need to show that the decision was incorrect or unfair based on specific grounds (outlined below and listed in our Student Appeal Procedure).

Do I have grounds for appeal?

To appeal a decision to the Student Appeals Committee, you must be able to demonstrate one or more of the following:

Not sure whether you have grounds for appeal?

Student Advocacy can help you decide whether you have a reason to appeal (and what your options are if you don’t). Book an appointment if you'd like to have a chat.