Student Guide 2013-2014

 
Process, Forms and Procedures: www.ryerson.ca/currentstudents/essr/appeals
Appeals Policy: http://ryerson.ca/senate/policies/pol134.pdf

You must notify your instructor or the teaching or program department/school as soon as circumstances arise that are likely to affect your academic performance. It is also your responsibility to attempt to resolve all course related issues with the instructor and then, if necessary, with the Chair/Director of the teaching department/school as soon as they arise.

Failure to do so will jeopardize an appeal.

1. Grade Appeal: which are filed with the teaching department/school that offered the course being appealed (Grade appeals for all CE courses are to be submitted to The Chang School, and the appropriate Program Director will coordinate the response with the appropriate Department/School.
   
2. Academic Standing Appeals: which are filed with your program department/school.
   

There are four grounds (reasons) that may be considered for grade and academic standing appeals:

1. Medical;
2. Compassionate;
3. Prejudice; and
4. Procedural Error

In addition, Course Management may also be considered as grounds for grade (but not academic standing) appeals. With the exception of Procedural Error, no new grounds may be introduced at subsequent levels.

1. Department Level: All appeals start at the Department/School Level.
2. Faculty Level: Students who wish to appeal the decision of the Department/ School must do so to the Dean of the Faculty.
3. Senate Level: Students who wish to appeal the decision of the Faculty must do so to the Senate Appeals Committee. Decisions of the Senate Appeals Committee are final and may not be appealed.

Consult the Significant Dates Table for Appeal deadlines. Timing is key – appeal deadlines are strictly enforced and the correct documentation and evidence must be submitted. It is strongly recommended that you seek assistance and advice when filing an appeal.