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Appeal a University decision

Find out what's involved in the appeals process and how Student Advocacy can support you.

If you’ve received a decision from the university that you believe is unfair or incorrect, you may be able to appeal. This means making a formal request to have the decision reviewed. The process depends on the type of decision and the reason for your appeal.

Not all decisions can be appealed. To find out whether yours qualifies, check the letter or email you received, read the Student Appeal Procedure or contact Student Advocacy. If you're eligible, you’ll need to follow Federation’s internal appeals process before seeking external options. There are strict deadlines, so it’s important to get started as soon as possible.

How to appeal

In some cases, the first step is to send a submission to your institute. For other types of appeals, you can go straight to the Student Appeals Committee.
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Appeal an exclusion or suspension
You must submit your appeal to the executive dean of your institute within 20 working days of receiving your exclusion or suspension letter.
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Appeal a final grade
You must submit your appeal to the executive dean of your institute within 10 working days of the official grade publication.
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Appeal to the Student Appeals Committee
You must be able to demonstrate grounds for appeal and submit within 30 days of receiving the decision you're unhappy with.
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How Student Advocacy can support you

If you decide to go ahead with an appeal, we can:

  • review your eligibility and grounds
  • help you draft appeal statements
  • advise you about supporting evidence
  • help you prepare for hearings.

Schedule a time to chat

Read through the relevant appeals process then make an appointment with Student Advocacy to get personalised guidance if you need it.