Appeals Against Decisions of Assessment Boards
The Procedures for the submission of Appeals against decisions of Assessment Boards exist to protect students against the possibility of unfair assessment or from unforeseen circumstances. These procedures also provide an appeal mechanism for students whose student status has been terminated (e.g. discontinuation of studies) by the University. These procedures form Section 10.4 of the University’s Academic Regulations 2010/11 and 2011/12, and the grounds under which students can appeal are very specific. Appeals may not be made in respect of academic judgment or in respect of rejected claims for mitigating circumstances where no further evidence is submitted.
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IMPORTANT NOTE - if you believe you have a disability or long-term medical condition: |
Deadlines:
| Autumn Semester 2011/12 |
Spring Semester 2011/12 |
Reassessment Period 2011/12 | Postgraduate Dissertations Summer 2011/12 Only |
| 5pm, Thursday 15 March 2012 |
5pm, Friday 6 July 2012 |
5pm, Friday 14 September 2012 |
5pm, Monday 15 October 2012 |
If your appeal relates to a result published after the standard publication date for any given semester, the deadline is 5 working days from the date of publication of the result(s) concerned.
Submitting your Appeal:
Students are advised to read the Procedures for the submission of Appeals against decisions of Assessment Boards and where appropriate, the mitigating circumstances criteria, very carefully prior to making an appeal. Applications, which do not meet the criteria as described, will not be considered. If you require additional advice or assistance please refer to the contact details below, or contact your Undergraduate/Postgraduate Office.
Your completed form and supporting evidence must be submitted in person to an Undergraduate/Postgraduate Office by the specified deadline, or by post to the Student Casework Office, to arrive by the specified deadline. Appeals received after the deadline cannot normally be considered.
Grounds for Appeal:
| Procedural Defect |
| That the University did not act in accordance with the relevant Regulations and/or Procedures in the provision and execution of the assessment process and that this, in turn, had a significant impact on the student. |
Procedural Defect Appeal Form.pdf
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| Mitigating Circumstances |
| That the student had been affected by mitigating circumstances which prevented him or her from submitting an item of assessed work by the due deadline or attending an examination, to which the student was unable, for good reason, to draw proper attention via the University’s Mitigating Circumstances Procedures Appeals made under this ground will be assessed against the criteria set down in the Procedures for submission of Mitigating Circumstances. For details of these criteria please Click Here. |
| Academic Performance |
| That the student’s academic performance in an exam or in an item of coursework submitted by the due deadline, had been significantly impaired by mitigating circumstances which occurred immediately prior to the assessment date. Appeals made under this ground will be assessed against the criteria set down in the Procedures for submission of Mitigating Circumstances. For details of these criteria please Click Here. If your poor performance appeal is successful you will surrender any mark achieved for the item of assessment concerned, irrespective of whether it is of passing or failing standard, and under no circumstances will the mark be reinstated. If the appeal is successful you will have a further assessment/reassessment opportunity to replace the affected assessment. |
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Academic Performance Appeal Form.pdf
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| Termination of Student Status |
‘Termination of Student Status’ is a decision to terminate a student’s enrolment at the University where they shall cease to be a student of the University. Please note that Termination of Student Status Appeals will be considered by the Vice-Chancellor or nominee, as appropriate. The Vice-Chancellor’s decision shall be final. |
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Termination of Student Status Appeal Form
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Response times
Please note that appeals are, by their nature, often complex, requiring dialogue with various University offices to determine a full and accurate record and understanding of the events concerned. All appeals are considered on their individual merits and unfortunately this can sometimes mean that decisions take some time to reach.
The Student Casework Office endeavours to respond to appeal submissions no later than six weeks after submission. Where we are unable to resolve your appeal within this timeframe, we will email you to let you know and provide you with an estimated response time.
Advice:
| Advice and representation Students’ Union | |
| City | 020 7320 2233 |
| North | 020 7133 2769 |
| advocacy.su@londonmet.ac.uk | |
| Web | www.londonmetsu.org.uk |
| Advice Information and Funding Service | |
| City | 020 7320 2370 |
| North | 020 7133 2094 |
| conductadvice.studentservices@londonmet.ac.uk | |
| Counselling Service | |
| City | 020 7320 2370 |
| North | 020 7133 2094 |
| counselling@londonmet.ac.uk | |
| Contact Us | |
| casework@londonmet.ac.uk | |
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