VII. Undergraduate Degree Regulations and Procedures
Academic Consideration, Appeals and Petitions
Process for Academic Consideration and Appeals
This chart outlines the categories for academic consideration, grounds, timelines and appeals. For detailed information on the policies and processes, see the following pages. Students are reminded to consult the program head as soon as extenuating circumstances affect academic performance in order to initiate action and provide any required documentation.
|
Category |
Grounds for Consideration | Consideration Granted By |
Period of Consideration |
Subsequent Appeal To |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Incomplete Course Work (see below for deferred privilege requests) |
Medical Psychological Compassionate |
Faculty |
Same semester |
Academic Review Sub-Committee Submitted as soon as possible, not later than the end of the following semester |
|
Request for deferred Privilege (Examination or Condition) |
Medical Psychological Compassionate |
Academic Review Sub-Committee (consult with the Academic Advisor) |
Documentation must be submitted to the Academic Advisor within five working days of the missed examination/course work deadline |
Formal Appeal 10 working days deadline for appeals of academic review decisions |
| Supplemental Privilege | Please see the criteria listed under the Supplemental Privileges section of the Undergraduate Calendar | Academic Review Sub-Committee (consult with the Academic Advisor) | Documentation must be submitted within the first five class days of the subsequent semester | Formal Appeal 10 working days deadline for appeals of academic review decisions |
| Late Drops, Credit Standing, and Withdrawal with Failure (WF) | Medical Psychological Compassionate | Academic Review Sub-Committee (consult with the Academic Advisor) | Documentation must be submitted within the first 20 class days of the subsequent semester | Formal Appeal 10 working days deadline for appeals of academic review decisions |
| Request for Probationary Status | Medical Psychological Compassionate | Academic Review Sub-Committee (consult with the Academic Advisor) | Contact your Academic Advisor for request submission deadlines | Formal Appeal 10 working days deadline for appeals of academic review decisions |
| Request for Grade Reassessment |
Calculation Error or omission |
Faculty |
10 class days of the following semester |
No appeal |
| Request for Grade Reassessment |
Methods and Criteria |
Program Head |
10 class days of the following semester |
Formal Appeal10 working days after decision of the Program Head |
| Request for Grade Reassessment |
Misapplication of an Academic Regulation |
Faculty |
Should be initiated as soon as possible |
First Level: Program Head Second Level: Vice-Provost Third Level: Provost |