Academic and Disciplinary Appeals

Appeals & Procedures

Throughout a student’s time at Assiniboine, many decisions will be made relevant to their academics (grades) and potentially their involvement in classes and other Assiniboine activities. There may be instances where students do not agree with the decision that the college has made. The Academic and Disciplinary Appeals Policy exists to quickly and fairly respond to issues arising from academic and disciplinary decisions and rulings.

Students have the right to appeal academic and disciplinary decisions and rulings that they believe are unfair, unreasonable or arbitrary. Please review the full policy, for complete information about the policy and the process.

Academic and Disciplinary Appeals

Time Limits

Individuals wanting to appeal a decision should do so promptly. There are specific timelines that must be met for the college to accept the appeal. It is important to fully review the policy to ensure that the appeal process is followed, and the appropriate documentation is received on time.

• Students are urged to submit appeal applications as soon as possible after receiving grades or decisions with which they do not agree.
• Where the grade or other decision being appealed impacts on continuation in a program, the Notice of Appeal must be submitted no later than three college working days after the start of the subsequent course(s), or three college working days after formal notification from the college, whichever is later. If the appeal is not resolved at this stage, the student has two college working days to notify the Appeals Administrator that he/she wishes to proceed to the formal appeal.
• Where the grade or other decision being appealed does not impact on continuation in a program, the Notice of Appeal must be submitted to the Accounts Office no later than close of business 21 days following notification of the grade or decision. (Generally, date of notification will be interpreted as the date of posting of marks.)
• Applications to appeal disciplinary decisions must be submitted to the Accounts Office no later than close of business on the fifth day after receiving notification of the decision or ruling.