13. Appeals

13.1 Academic Appeals

A student enrolled in a Seneca College program may appeal any final grade in a subject or any decision by the College, following the recommendation of a Promotion Committee, with respect to the student's academic standing, continuation or status in a program, School, Faculty or the College.

It is the policy of the College that a student who invokes this appeal process will be given a fair hearing.

• Informal Appeal
  It is best for both students and the College to resolve differences of opinion quickly and informally. Therefore, a student who is dissatisfied with his/her final grade(s), program status or College status, should discuss the matter with the faculty member(s) who recommended the grade(s) and/or his/her faculty advisor, program coordinator or Chair as soon as possible to see if a mutually satisfactory solution can be reached.
   
• Formal Appeal
  If the student has been unable to resolve the matter under appeal to his/her satisfaction through the informal appeal process, he/she may file a formal appeal with the College. Assistance may be sought from Counselling or from the Student Services Office. The procedure for appeals is found in Appendix C.