Got a grade that you didn't deserve? We explain your rights and how you can go about appealing your result.
Well students have rights to appeal their grade and its never too late. This could mean the difference between staying and going from the uni. Not many International students know this according to RMIT Student Union. The RMIT Student Unions about 300-400 students (cases) per year. The uni policies are hard to interpret and most students have trouble understanding the rules
What are the grounds for appeal?
They are:
* Error in calculation of the grade
* Refusal of Special consideration
* Misleading advice or feedback from lecturer.
First step is to try and see your lecturer and see what they can do for you. You will need to see your failed assessment so do make an appointment to see them. If they can't resolve the problem then it is best to see the coordinator. If they refuse, then you might need to see your student union to assist you in appealing your results.
Most of the times you will need to write a letter to the College Appeals Committee and the student union can look over it for you. You will need some hard evidence such as a doctor certificate or emails from your lecturer.
If you want to appeal your grade then do see your student union.
Good luck in appealing your asssesment and remember if you do still have trouble with the uni you can also appeal at the Ombudsman. Time limits apply.
Well students have rights to appeal their grade and its never too late. This could mean the difference between staying and going from the uni. Not many International students know this according to RMIT Student Union. The RMIT Student Unions about 300-400 students (cases) per year. The uni policies are hard to interpret and most students have trouble understanding the rules
What are the grounds for appeal?
They are:
* Error in calculation of the grade
* Refusal of Special consideration
* Misleading advice or feedback from lecturer.
First step is to try and see your lecturer and see what they can do for you. You will need to see your failed assessment so do make an appointment to see them. If they can't resolve the problem then it is best to see the coordinator. If they refuse, then you might need to see your student union to assist you in appealing your results.
Most of the times you will need to write a letter to the College Appeals Committee and the student union can look over it for you. You will need some hard evidence such as a doctor certificate or emails from your lecturer.
If you want to appeal your grade then do see your student union.
Good luck in appealing your asssesment and remember if you do still have trouble with the uni you can also appeal at the Ombudsman. Time limits apply.
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