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To appeal a grade
Students may initiate an Academic Appeal if they disagree with a final grade in a course. The Academic Appeals process follows specific steps and timelines outlined in George Brown Polytechnic' Academic Appeals policy.
Steps to Appeal a Grade
- Please review the Academic Appeals Policy carefully before beginning the appeal process. The PDF is provided for reference only—do not download or complete it. Before submitting an appeal, ensure you have reviewed the five required steps to appeal a grade.
- Meet with the Faculty Member (Stage 1)
Within 10 business days of receiving a grade or academic decision, students must contact the faculty member to arrange a meeting to discuss their academic concern.
- You will be required to provide the meeting date and supporting documentation when completing the Student Academic Appeal Intake Form (Step 4).
- Meet with the Associate Dean
If the matter is not resolved after meeting with the faculty member, students must contact the Associate Dean within 5 business days of that meeting to request a discussion.
- You will be required to provide the meeting date and supporting documentation when completing the Student Academic Appeal Intake Form (Step 4).
- Complete the Student Academic Appeal Intake Form
Once all Stage 1 steps have been completed, submit the Student Academic Appeal Intake Form.
- Once the Appeals Coordinator has reviewed the Student Academic Appeal Intake Form and confirmed meeting dates and documentation with the Associate Dean, the Associate Dean will complete the Associate Dean Review Form. You will then receive the Official Academic Appeal Application Form via a Microsoft Forms link. Submission of this form initiates Stage 2 of the Academic Appeals Procedure. Your application and supporting documentation will be forwarded to the Appeals Moderator for review. The decision after this stage is final. Please note that the Appeals Office coordinates the process to ensure procedural fairness; we do not make academic decisions.
Additional Support
Students may seek guidance on the policy or process through:
- Their Associate Dean
Supporting Resources
- Medical Form : To be completed by a licensed physician and stamped by the medical office (if applicable)
- General Academic Appeals Inquiries- appealsmoderator@georgebrown.ca