Type of decision | If a review is available, how do I request a review? | When do I need to submit the request for review? | How do I apply for an appeal? | When do I need to submit the application for appeal? |
Failure to make satisfactory academic progress resulting in a coursework student receiving an exclusion notice | Not available | Not applicable | Your application for appeal should: be submitted to the University Appeals Committee, through Student Assist [email protected]. include a completed online appeal application form (one page – ADD LINK TO STUDENT APPEALS WEBPAGE) and personal statement template (two pages) and should not be more than 3 pages long. This should fully explain what prevented you from completing your studies; include any relevant supporting documentation; be based on the ground that there were extenuating circumstances that prevented you from completing your studies. | You need to submit your request for appeal within 10 business days of receiving notice of the exclusion. If you are an international student, you should submit your application for appeal within 20 business days of receiving notice of the exclusion. |
Refusal of request for a leave of absence (domestic, coursework student) | Your request for review should: be submitted to the Executive Dean of the Faculty or the Head of the University Academic Unit or delegate; be submitted in writing by the student affected by the decision; not be more than 3 A4 pages with no more than 10 A4 pages of supporting documentation or evidence; include the subject code, subject name and assessment where applicable; clearly state why the decision against which the review is sought is incorrect. | You need to submit your request for review within 10 business days of receiving the decision concerned. | Your application for appeal should: be submitted to the Manager, Academic Secretariat (for consideration by the University Appeals Committee); be submitted in writing by the student affected by the review outcome; not be more than 3 A4 pages long with no more than 10 A4 pages of evidence or documentation; include the subject code, subject name and assessment where applicable; - clearly state why the decision against which the appeal is being lodged is incorrect. This should not simply repeat what you said in your request for review. Something more or new needs to be provided for a successful appeal. For further details, see Clause 4.3.2. of the Student Review and Appeals Procedure. | You need to submit your request for appeal within 10 business days of receiving the outcome of the review. |
Refusal of a request for a leave of absence (international, coursework student) | Your request for review should: be submitted to the Director of Student Business Services; be submitted in writing by the student affected by the decision; not be more than 3 A4 pages with no more than 10 A4 pages of supporting documentation or evidence; include the subject code, subject name and assessment where applicable; clearly state why the decision against which the review is sought is incorrect. | You need to submit your request for review within 10 business days of receiving the decision concerned. | Your application for appeal should: be submitted to the Manager, Academic Secretariat (for consideration by the University Appeals Committee); be submitted in writing by the student affected by the outcome of the review; not be more than 3 A4 pages long with no more than 10 A4 pages of evidence or documentation; include the subject code, subject name and assessment where applicable; - clearly state why the decision against which the appeal is being lodged is incorrect. This should not simply repeat what you said in your request for review. Something more or new needs to be provided for a successful appeal. For further details, see Clause 4.3.2. of the Student Review and Appeals Procedure. | You need to submit your request for appeal within 10 business days of receiving the outcome of the review. |
DECISIONS RELATING TO ASSESSMENT (COURSEWORK PROGRAMS) | | | | |
Request for review of interim assessment | Your request for review should: be preceded by consultation with the lead educator about your result (with a view to resolving your concerns); be in writing; be submitted to the Associate Dean (SASQ) of the Faculty or equivalent within the University Academic Unit; clearly provide the reasons for seeking the review (see schedule B of the Student Review and Appeals Procedure). View the ineligible reasons for review. | You need to submit your request for review within 10 business days of receiving the decision concerned. | Your application for appeal should: be submitted to the Executive Dean of the Faculty or Head of the University Academic Unit; be submitted in writing by the student affected by the review outcome; not be more than 3 A4 pages long with no more than 10 A4 pages of evidence or documentation; include the subject code, subject name and assessment where applicable; clearly state why the decision against which the appeal is being lodged is incorrect. This should not simply repeat what you said in your request for review. Something more or new needs to be provided for a successful appeal. For further details, see Clause 4.3.2. of the Student Review and Appeals Procedure. | You need to submit your request for appeal within 10 business days of receiving the outcome of the review. |
Request for review of final assessment | Your request for review should: be preceded by consultation with the lead educator about your result (with a view to resolving your concerns); be in writing via the online application form (available on eStudent) which will be submitted to the Executive Dean of Faculty of Head of University Academic Unit or delegate; clearly provide the reasons for seeking the review (see schedule B of the Student Review and Appeals Procedure). *Please be aware that unless your original result was a fail, if there is no change in result following the review, you may be charged a fee of $50 per subject in respect of which a review was requested. View the ineligible reasons for review. | Unless otherwise advised, you should submit your request for review by 5pm on the Friday of Week 1 of the semester following the final assessment or examination (in respect of which you wish to have the result reviewed). OR if you received the result after the official release date of results, you should submit your request for review within 10 business days of the result being published. | Your appeal should: be submitted to the Manager, Academic Secretariat (for consideration by the University Appeals Committee); be submitted in writing by the student affected by the review outcome; not be more than 3 A4 pages long with no more than 10 A4 pages of evidence or documentation; include the subject code, subject name and assessment where applicable; clearly state why the decision against which the appeal is being lodged is incorrect. This should not simply repeat what you said in your request for review. Something more or new needs to be provided for a successful appeal. For further details, see Clause 4.3.2. of the Student Review and Appeals Procedure. | You need to submit your request for appeal within 10 business days of receiving the outcome of the review. |
Refusal to grant alternative arrangements for assessment or examination based on accessibility and inclusion requirements | Your request for review should: be submitted to the Director of Student Success and Wellbeing; be submitted in writing by the student affected by the decision; not be more than 3 A4 pages with no more than 10 A4 pages of supporting documentation or evidence; include the subject code, subject name and assessment where applicable; clearly state why the decision against which the review is sought is incorrect. | You need to submit your request for review within 10 business days of receiving the decision concerned. | Your application for appeal should: be submitted to the University Registrar; be submitted in writing by the student affected by the review outcome; not be more than 3 A4 pages long with no more than 10 A4 pages of evidence or documentation; include the subject code, subject name and assessment where applicable; clearly state why the decision against which the appeal is being lodged is incorrect. This should not simply repeat what you said in your request for review. Something more or new needs to be provided for a successful appeal. For further details, see Clause 4.3.2. of the Student Review and Appeals Procedure. | You need to submit your request for appeal within 10 business days of receiving the outcome of the review. |
Denial of request for deferment of assessment or examination | Your request for review should: be submitted to the Director of Student Business Services; be submitted in writing by the student affected by the decision; not be more than 3 A4 pages with no more than 10 A4 pages of supporting documentation or evidence; include the subject code, subject name and assessment where applicable; clearly state why the decision against which the review is sought is incorrect. | You need to submit your request for review within 10 business days of receiving the decision concerned. | Your application for appeal should: be submitted to the University Registrar; be submitted in writing by the student affected by the review outcome; not be more than 3 A4 pages long with no more than 10 A4 pages of evidence or documentation; include the subject code, subject name and assessment where applicable; clearly state why the decision against which the appeal is being lodged is incorrect. This should not simply repeat what you said in your request for review. Something more or new needs to be provided for a successful appeal. For further details, see Clause 4.3.2. of the Student Review and Appeals Procedure. | You need to submit your request for appeal within 10 business days of receiving the outcome of the review. |
Denial of request for assessment extension | Your request for review should: be submitted to the Associate Dean (SASQ) or equivalent; be submitted in writing by the student affected by the decision; not be more than 3 A4 pages with no more than 10 A4 pages of supporting documentation or evidence; include the subject code, subject name and assessment where applicable; clearly state why the decision against which the review is sought is incorrect. | You need to submit your request for review within 10 business days of receiving the decision concerned. | Your application for appeal should: be submitted to the Executive Dean of the Faculty or the Head of the University Academic Unit; be submitted in writing by the student affected by the review outcome; not be more than 3 A4 pages long with no more than 10 A4 pages of evidence or documentation; include the subject code, subject name and assessment where applicable; clearly state why the decision against which the appeal is being lodged is incorrect. This should not simply repeat what you said in your request for review. Something more or new needs to be provided for a successful appeal. For further details, see Clause 4.3.2. of the Student Review and Appeals Procedure. | You need to submit your request for appeal within 10 business days of receiving the outcome of the review. |