Student Appeals

A student who is dissatisfied with the final grade awarded in any course may appeal within five working days of receiving the grade. Please review Student Appeals (8400) Policy.

Department Level Appeal

STEP ONE: The student will meet with the instructor within five working days of the incident which led to the dispute to discuss and attempt to resolve the dispute. The instructor will provide a written response to the student within two working days of discussion.

STEP TWO: If the dispute remains unresolved the student will meet with the appropriate department head within five working days of receiving the instructor’s response to discuss and attempt to resolve the dispute. The department head will provide a written response to the student within two working days.

STEP THREE: If the dispute remains unresolved the student will meet with the appropriate Dean within five working days of the department head's written response to discuss and attempt to resolve the dispute. The Dean will provide a written response to the student within two working days.

If the dispute is not resolved at step three above, the student may notify the Registrar of the student's intent to initiate formal appeal procedures.

Students have the right to have an ombudsperson with them in the appeal process. For assistance in accessing this support, please contact the Selkirk College Students' Union.