Appeal process

If you have concerns about a grade or decision made regarding your studies, there are several appeal options listed below.

Before submitting an appeal, make sure you have read the relevant policy or procedure and have all required documentation ready.

Appeal type	Relevant rule, policy or procedure	Appeal deadline	Required documents	How to submit
Assessment appeal Appeal against: • an individual assessment task; and/or • the overall course grade	Assessment Rule 2016 ANU Policy: Student assessment (coursework) ANU Procedure: Student assessment (coursework)	Within 20 working days of the final course result being published.	Written statement Copy of the assessment Review outcome from the course convener following informal consideration Supporting documentation demonstrating your claims, if applicable	Submit through the CASS Assessment Appeal form.
Extenuating Circumstances Application (ECA) appeal – deferred examination Appeal against an ECA outcome relating to a deferred examination.	ANU Policy: Student assessment (coursework) ANU Procedure: Student assessment (coursework)	Within 10 working days of the ECA outcome.	ECA application and supporting documentation ECA outcome Written statement Additional supporting documentation demonstrating your claims, if applicable	Submit by email to appeals@anu.edu.au.
Extenuating Circumstances Application (ECA) appeal – other adjustments Appeal against an ECA outcome relating to an adjustment other than a deferred examination.	ANU Policy: Student assessment (coursework) ANU Procedure: Student assessment (coursework)	Within 10 working days of the ECA outcome.	ECA application and supporting documentation ECA outcome Additional supporting documentation demonstrating your claims, if applicable	Submit by email to coursework.appeals@anu.edu.au.
Appeal against a reduced study load or overload decision	Coursework Awards Rule Policy: Student academic study load and progression Procedure: Student academic study load and progression (coursework)	Within 20 working days of the outcome being issued.	Original application, including supporting documents Outcome of application Written statement Additional supporting documentation demonstrating your claims, if applicable	Submit by email to appeals@anu.edu.au.
Appeal against a concurrent studies decision	Coursework Awards Rule	Within 20 working days of the outcome being issued.	Original application, including supporting documents Outcome of application Written statement Additional supporting documentation demonstrating your claims, if applicable	Submit by email to coursework.appeals@anu.edu.au.
Appeal against denied permission to enrol in a course	Coursework Awards Rule	Within 20 working days of the outcome being issued.	Application for permission Outcome of application Written statement Additional supporting documentation demonstrating your claims, if applicable	Submit by email to coursework.appeals@anu.edu.au.
Appeal against incorrect program advice	Coursework Awards Rule	Within 20 working days of the outcome being issued.	Written statement Additional supporting documentation demonstrating your claims, if applicable	Submit by email to coursework.appeals@anu.edu.au.
Credit appeal	Coursework Awards Rule Policy: Recognition of prior and external learning Procedure: Credit and exemptions	Within 20 working days of the outcome being issued.	Original application, including supporting documents Outcome of application Written statement Additional supporting documentation demonstrating your claims, if applicable	Submit by email to coursework.appeals@anu.edu.au.
Application for review in relation to a Poor Academic Practice outcome	Academic Integrity Rule 2021	Within 20 working days of the outcome being issued.	Written statement Additional supporting documentation demonstrating your claims, if applicable	Submit by email to appeals@anu.edu.au.
Application for review in relation to an Academic Misconduct outcome	Appeals Rule 2023 Academic Integrity Rule 2021	Within 20 working days of the outcome being issued.	Written statement Additional supporting documentation demonstrating your claims, if applicable	Submit by email to appeals@anu.edu.au.

Please note: Your application may take longer to process if the required documents are not provided.

Besides those listed in the table, there are other appeals processes that may be relevant to you. There is further information here: https://www.anu.edu.au/students/program-administration/assessments-exams/academic-problems-appeals-complaints-process

Supports

Should you require assistance in preparing your appeal, please contact ANUSA or the Dean of Students for advice.

When will I receive my appeal outcome?

For most appeals, the outcome will generally be provided within 20 working days of receiving all required documentation.
ECA appeals will generally be finalised within 10 working days of receiving all required documentation.
Academic Misconduct appeals will generally be finalised within 10 working days of the Appeals Committee making its decision.

What can I do if I disagree with the appeal outcome?

Some appeal processes provide an opportunity to submit a procedural appeal if you believe there was an error in the process used to consider your appeal.
If a further appeal is available, information about how to proceed will be included in your outcome letter.
If no further appeal within the University is available, the outcome letter will provide information about the relevant area you can contact.

Who do I talk to if I have questions about an appeal?

For questions about the appeals process, please contact the Dean of Students.