Appeals

Algonquin College is committed to providing students with a fair and timely process to appeal final grades and academic decisions that impact their academic standing or progress.

What are the responsibilities of students prior to filing an appeal?

Students who believe that their final grade, in whole or in part, has not been appropriately graded or who believe that they have a basis for appealing an academic decision (such as matters related to plagiarism, academic integrity, etc…) must first informally review their concerns with the professor within five (5) working days of their final grade/academic decision being issued.

When the issue is not resolved with a professor, or when a student does not receive a response from a professor within five (5) working days of the request, students are to contact the Academic Administrator (such as a Program Coordinator, Chair or Dean) responsible for the course for help prior to launching a formal appeal.

Students with no outstanding debts or obligations to the College have the right to formally appeal a final grade or an academic decision concerning their academic performance and progression through a program of study.

Students who want to file a formal appeal must make a request to the Registrar’s office within ten (10) working days of the final grade/academic decision being issued.

What are the options for a formal appeal?

There are 3 types of formal appeals available to students:

Review of Final Grade
Academic Appeal
Academic Appeal Review

Is there a cost to file a formal appeal?

There is a $25 fee for each review of final grade submitted; a $25 fee for each academic appeal submitted; and a $50 fee for an academic appeal review submitted. The fees charged will be refunded if the student is successful in their appeal.

The fee must be paid before your appeal is sent to the appropriate Academic Area.

How do I request a formal appeal form?

Please fill out the information requested below and the appropriate formal appeal form will be sent to you within 1 business days of receiving your request.

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