Academic Appeals
Sometimes things don’t add up. We help students feel informed, confident and supported through the appeal process.
Note: Appeals must be submitted within 10 business days after the release of final grades, or within 10 business days of receiving a decision letter for your academic standing, by 4:00pm on the 10th business day.
Review this webpage, and if you still have questions:
How We Help
The OTSU is here to help support students through the academic appeals process.
Understand Policies & Procedures
We help you navigate university policies and procedures so you know your rights and responsibilities throughout the appeals process.
Organize Documentation
We guide you in gathering and organizing all necessary documentation to support your appeal.
Answer Your Questions
We’re here to answer your questions and support you at every step of the process.
We help guide you through the process.
Types of Appeals
Make sure you understand which type of appeal best suits your situation
Final Grade Reconsideration/Reappraisal
Final Grade Reconsideration
Cost: Free
Deadline: Within 10 business days of receiving final grades, by 4:00pm on the 10th business day
Your academic performance was affected by significant extenuating circumstances beyond your control and you wish to have your grade reconsidered based on these grounds. Extenuating circumstances involve a significant physical or psychological event that is beyond a student's control and debilitating to their academic performance. Evidence of these kinds of extraordinary situations must include official documentation from an appropriate professional.
Final Grade Reappraisal
Cost: $30 - non-refundable administrative fee unless grade reappraisal results in a higher grade
Deadline: Within 10 business days of receiving final grades, by 4:00pm on the 10th business day
You wish to have a specific, tangible piece of work reappraised. You must identify, in detail, the academic grounds on which your request is based.
Steps to submit a Final Grade Reconsideration/Reappraisal:
- Meet with professor and try to come to a resolution
- Make an appointment or send us an email to discuss next steps (optional)
- Fill out final grade reconsideration/reappraisal form and include all supporting documentation
- Be patient! It may take up to 20 business days to get a response regarding your appeal
- Contact us again if you have any questions or concerns about the process
Academic Standing Appeal
Cost: Free
Deadline: Within 10 business days after receiving notice of your academic standing, by 4:00pm on the 10th business day
If you have received notice of your academic standing, you can submit an Academic Standing Appeal if you experienced extenuating circumstances beyond your control during the semester.
Steps to submit an Academic Standing Appeal:
- Meet with professor and try to come to a resolution
- Meet with Academic Advisor to discuss options
- Fill out Academic Standing Request for Review Form, attach all supporting documentation and email your submission to academicappeals@ontariotechu.ca
- To access the form:
- Go to MyOntarioTech.
- Select Current students.
- In the Student records box, select Undergraduate academic standing review.
- If prompted, login using your network credentials.
- Complete the online Academic request for review form.
- Be patient! It may take up to 20 business days to get a response regarding your appeal
- Contact us again if you have any questions or concerns about the process
What to Include in Your Appeal
Make sure you include all necessary documentation to support your appeal.
Final Grade Reconsideration
- Academic grounds for appeal
- Evidence to support these grounds
- List of work to be reassessed
- Work to be reassessed attached as supporting documentation
Final Grade Reappraisal
- Grounds for appeal
- Evidence to support these grounds
- Remedy being sought (what do you want out of the appeal?)
- All evidence attached as supporting documentation
- Medical statement form attached as supporting documentation if applicable
Academic Standing Appeal
- Academic Standing Review Form (see steps above)
- Grounds for appeal
- Evidence to support these grounds
- Remedy being sought (what do you want out of the appeal?)
- All evidence attached as supporting documentation
- Medical statement form attached as supporting documentation if applicable
Notice of Appeal
If you have previously submitted an appeal and it was denied, you can submit a Notice of Appeal.
The Notice of Appeal should be submitted via email to academicappeals@ontariotechu.ca within 10 business days of the original decision. The appeal must be submitted by 4pm on the 10th business day or it will not be considered.
What to include in your appeal:
- Filled out Notice of Appeal Form
- Copy of original decision regarding your appeal
- All evidence clearly labelled
- Medical statement form (if applicable)
We suggest you refer to the Undergraduate Academic Appeals Policy and Undergraduate Academic Appeals Procedures prior to submitting your appeal.
Additional Resources
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