2007-2008 University of Guelph Undergraduate Calendar

VIII. Undergraduate Degree Regulations and Procedures

Academic Consideration, Appeals and Petitions

Process for Academic Consideration and Appeals

Time of Semester

Type of Consideration

Consideration Granted By

Period of Consideration

Subsequent Appeal To

During the Semester (up to course grade submission deadline)

Medical

Psychological

Compassionate

Instructor

Same semester

Academic Review Sub-Committee

Submitted as soon as possible, not later than the end of the following semester

End of Semester (following course grade submission deadline)

Medical

Psychological

Compassionate

Academic Review Sub-Committee (consult with program counsellor)

Should be submitted as soon as possible

Petitions Committee

90 day deadline for appeals of academic review decisions

After the Semester

Grade Reassessment:

Calculation Error or omission

Instructor

10 class days of the

following semester

No appeal

Methods and Criteria

Department Chair

10 class days of the

following semester

Petitions Committee

10 days after decision of chair

Misapplication of an Academic Regulation

Instructor

Should be initiated as soon as possible

First Level: Department Chair

Second Level: College Dean

Third Level: Provost

Academic Consideration:

Course Results:

Compassionate

Medical

Psychological

Academic Review Sub-Committee (consult with program counsellor)

No deadline, but a request should be submitted during or immediately after the semester

Petitions Committee

90 day deadline for appeals of academic review decisions

Request for Probationary Status

Academic Review Sub-Committee (consult with program counsellor)

Should be submitted by the first deadline of the next semester

Petitions Committee

90 day deadline for appeals of academic review decisions

General Information for Academic Consideration and Appeals

The University of Guelph is committed to supporting students in their learning experiences and responding to their individual needs. To this end a broad network of advising, counselling, and support services is provided to assist students in meeting their personal and academic goals. The University is aware that a variety of situations or events beyond the student's control may affect academic performance. Support is provided to accommodate academic needs in the face of personal difficulties or unforeseen events. Procedures for academic appeals are designed to ensure that every effort is made at these times to provide appropriate accommodation and consideration, thus enabling students to complete course and program requirements as quickly as possible.

Knowledge of the procedures, early action on the student's part, timely consultation with the instructor(s) and/or program counsellor, and immediate provision of any required documentation will facilitate a prompt, co-ordinated institutional response.