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Appealing an exclusion for unsatisfactory academic progress

If you have received a notice of exclusion under theÌýAcademic Progress by Coursework Students PolicyÌýand wish to appeal the decision to exclude you from your academic program, you can do so by lodging a Stage 3: Internal University Appeal with Student Affairs.

However, students can only appeal an exclusion on procedural grounds. This means that you must demonstrate that theÌýAcademic Progress by Coursework Students PolicyÌýhas not been complied with - i.e. thatÌýthere has beenÌýnon-complianceÌýwith theÌýPolicyÌý“which amounted to a serious defect in the Executive Dean’s (or delegate’s) decision."

You are encouraged to seek free, independent and confidential advice on what options are available to you in your particular circumstances, by contacting an Education and Welfare Officer (EWO) inÌý.

Lodging your appeal

To lodge an appeal against an exclusion, complete theÌýstudent appeal applicationÌýonline form (word version availableÌýhere)Ìýand submit to Student AffairsÌýwithin 20 business daysÌýof receiving your exclusion notice.

Any breaches of theÌýAcademic Progress by Coursework Students PolicyÌýyou are relying on should be clearly stated in your appeal application form. You should also read theÌýappeal submission guideÌýto ensure your application is complete.

If yourÌýappeal application is found to have groundsÌýby Student Affairs, the University will attempt to negotiate a mutually agreeable resolution between you and the respondent (e.g. the Executive Dean or their delegate).Ìý

When there is a mutually agreeable resolution, your appeal comes to an end.

If a mutually agreeable resolution cannot be achieved, your appeal will be referred to the Student Complaint Appeals Committee for determination.Ìý

If you are dissatisfied with the outcomeÌýofÌýyour Internal University appeal, you are able to make a complaint to an external agency. You are also able to do this at any stage of the process. A number ofÌýexternal agenciesÌýmay be able to assist, depending on your type of complaint.