Review of grades (Grade Appeal)
What's a Review of Grades?
A Review of Grades is a formal request to have a final grade reconsidered when there are valid concerns about how the subject was delivered or assessed. This includes issues with the course description, teaching, or assessment tasks during the semester.
This is not a process for students who didn't perform well due to personal or health issues, in that case, you may which to look into a Remission of Debt instead. That process can help with tuition fees or student debt for failed units.
You may apply for a review even if you passed the unit. For example, if you received a D but believe issues during the course prevented you from achieving a HD, this process may be suitable. Most applications however, relate to MF or F grades.
Should I apply?
Before you begin, ask yourself the following:
- Was there a clear issue with the way the unit was run or assessed?
- Can you explain what went wrong in relation to the course outline or assessment process?
- Are you seeking a better mark due to course-related concerns, not personal circumstances?
If your answers point to issues with the subject or assessment itself, you may be eligible to apply.
If you're just unsure about you grade or how it was calculated, don't start an appeal yet, look at your feedback and marks first.
When can I apply?
You can only apply after your final result is officially published in My Student Centre.
You have ten (10) working days from grade publication date to apply for a review.
Late applications may be accepted, but only in limited cases and at the Institutes discretion.
How long does it take?
Once you apply, your Institute has 30 working days to respond, though it may take longer if needed. It's important to stay enrolled and continue with your studies while your application is being reviewed.
How to apply for a review of grades
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Go to the Student Appeal Procedure to find out what can and can't happen.
Use our Review of Grades Student Guide to see what to include, how to explain your concerns, and what documentation can help
Check the assessment requirements and compare them with what happened during the semester. Collect relevant evidence to support your concerns.
This is your formal request. Be clear, focused, and stick to the facts.
The student guide includes a template to help you get started. You will need to use the Institute Appeal Submission Form to submit your application. You can type your application statement directly on the form, or attach a separate document if you need more room, but you do need to submit the form. Be sure to include your student number on any additional pages you include). To ensure that all form fields are editable, you may need to download the form from the browser and open it in Adobe (or similar), rather than editing it in the browser.
Follow the instructions from your institute. Keep a copy for your records.
Your application must be submitted within 10 working days* of the official publication of your grade. Please send your appeal by email to the relevant address below with subject line 'Review of Grades Application: CONFIDENTIAL'.
You must include:
- The appeal form
- A written statement (if written separately)
- All evidence you have to support your application
| Institute | Email address |
|---|---|
| Institute of Health and Wellbeing | health.appeals@federation.edu.au |
| Institute of Education, Arts and Community | educationarts.appeals@federation.edu.au |
| Institute of Innovation, Science and Sustainability | iiss.appeals@federation.edu.au |
| All TAFE students | learnerexperiencetafe@federation.edu.au |