Appeals Procedure (Course Grades)

    1. First, the student must meet with the course instructor as soon as possible after receiving the assessment mark to discuss the issue under appeal.

    2. If no resolution is found, the student must submit a formal appeal in writing to the Associate Chair in their Home Department (Associate Chair Graduate for MESc/PhD students and Associate Chair Professional Programs for MEng students) within 30 days from receiving the assessment mark.

    3. The appeal letter from the student must include the student’s name, student number, e-mail, and the course number. Be sure to date the letter and include a description of the issue under appeal as well as a request for a specific accommodation. All necessary documentation to support the appeal must also be included.

    4. The Associate Chair reviews the case and makes the decision normally within three weeks of receiving the formal appeal. The decision is conveyed to the student and a copy of all documentation is placed in the student’s file.

    5. The student can appeal the decision of the Associate Chair by submitting a formal appeal in writing to the Vice-Provost (SGPS) within three weeks after the Associate Chair’s decision is issued, using the appeal application.