What is an Appeal?
An appeal is a request for a decision to be reviewed and changed. When an appeal is submitted, the reasons (or grounds) for the appeal, the decision being appealed, and the process used to make that decision, are examined. For decisions that are appealable under the Student Misconduct and Academic Appeals Policy, students have ten (10) business days to submit an appeal.
Deadline Extension Requests
An extension to your appeal deadline can be requested by email to appeals@ucalgary.ca. Please note that extensions can only be requested before your appeal deadline has passed.
If you experienced circumstances that left you incapable of submitting an appeal or requesting an extension to your deadline for the duration of your 10 business day appeal period (e.g., personal incapacitation due to medical emergency), please reach out to the Student Appeals Office at appeals@ucalgary.ca.
Role of the University Student Appeals Office
The University Student Appeals Office is a resource for students, faculties and staff regarding student appeals at the University of Calgary.
The services we provide include:
- Information about the student appeals process at the University
- Resource materials for students
- Training for University decision-makers
Responsibilities and Expectations
The University Student Appeals Office is responsible for the coordination of the student appeals process at the University. We will treat you with respect, handle your information confidentially, and provide you with information and resources.
Students are responsible for engaging in the appeal process in a respectful manner, being familiar with the Student Misconduct and Academic Appeals Policy and its procedures, and seeking support when needed. If a student does not follow the appeal process set out in the Student Misconduct and Academic Appeals Policy and its procedures, the appeal will be denied.
Please note that if there is a conflict between the content on the University Student Appeals Office Website and the Student Misconduct and Academic Appeals Policy and its procedures, the Student Misconduct and Academic Appeals Policy and its procedures prevail.