Appeals
Students can seek to have a decision reviewed if they feel:
- A decision has been made without full knowledge of the circumstances
- They have been unfairly treated in some way.
Types of appeals
Each type of appeal has its own process that needs to be followed. Choose the type of appeal that is applicable to your situation.
| Academic status | Placed on Terminated status |
| Admission or selection | Denied admission or selection |
| Assessment | Dissatisfied with an assessment task mark or unit’s final result |
| Cancellation of enrolment | For international students only |
| Credit for recognised learning | Credit for recognised learning has been denied |
| electronic Commonwealth Assistance Notice | If you believe the information displayed on your eCAN is incorrect |
| Enrolment | Enrolment denied |
| Leave of absence | Leave of absence has been denied |
| Misconduct | A determination or penalty has been issued relating to misconduct |
| Refund and remission of fees | Application for a refund and remission of fees has been denied |
For international students
Higher degree by research
If you are a higher degree by research student, refer to the appeals process outlined in the University statutes and rules:
Rule No. 10 Made Pursuant to Statute 12 – Enrolment: Degree of Doctor by Research
Rule No. 11 Made Pursuant to Statute 12 – Enrolment: Degree of Master by Research
Support and assistance
For assistance with preparing for an appeal you can contact:
Guild Faculty Student Representative