{"id":14157,"date":"2025-04-08T10:03:32","date_gmt":"2025-04-08T14:03:32","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.niagaracollege.ca\/enrolmentservices\/?page_id=14157"},"modified":"2025-06-04T14:22:09","modified_gmt":"2025-06-04T18:22:09","slug":"academic-appeals","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.niagaracollege.ca\/enrolmentservices\/academic-appeals\/","title":{"rendered":"Academic Appeals"},"content":{"rendered":"\r\n<div  class=\"layout-bar content-bar\" style=\"background-color:#ffffff\">\r\n\t<div class=\"r\">\r\n     <div class=\"acf-innerblocks-container\">\n\n<div class=\"org\"><span>Be honest, be original  <i class=\"fa-solid fa-arrow-right\"><\/i>  Be successful<\/span><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:30px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"is-style-p-large\">Niagara College students have the right to appeal decisions that significantly affect their academic career. The academic appeal process provides steps through which students may appeal College decisions including admissions, final course grades, penalties of academic misconduct and promotion <a href=\"https:\/\/www.niagaracollege.ca\/policies\/view\/forms-and-documents\/appeal-of-academic-decisions\/\">(Appeal of Academic Decisions policy)<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"is-style-p-large\"><strong>Academic appeals generally involve appealing:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list is-style-check-green\">\n<li>A final grade in a course<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>A penalty of academic misconduct<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n<\/div>\r\n\t<\/div>\r\n\t<div><a href=\"#top\" class=\"invisiskip\"><span>Back to Top<\/span><\/a><\/div><\/div>\r\n\n\n\r\n<div id=appeal class=\"layout-bar content-bar summary lblue\" style=\"background-color:#ebf6fd\">\r\n\t<div class=\"r\">\r\n     <div class=\"acf-innerblocks-container\">\n\r\n\r\n<div class=\"wp-block-icon-heading icon-id-6a7218d41db48 lila\">\r\n\r\n<h4 id=\"\">\r\n    <span class=\"icon\"><\/span>\r\n    Academic Appeal Steps  <\/h4>\r\n\r\n<\/div>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<style type=\"text\/css\">\r\n  \r\n  .wp-block-icon-heading.icon-id-6a7218d41db48 .icon:before {\r\n\r\n    \r\n              font-weight: 900;\r\n                    font-family: 'Font Awesome 6 Free';\r\n      \r\n          content: '\\f15b' !important;\r\n\r\n  }\r\n\r\n  \r\n<\/style>\n\n\r\n   <ul class=\"box-button-grid three\">\r\n\r\n   \r\n      \r\n       <li class=\"white\">\r\n\r\n        \r\n           <div class=\"top icon\" >\r\n                 <div><i class=\"fa-classic fa-solid fa-envelope\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><\/div>                            <\/div>\r\n\r\n                <div class=\"middle\">\r\n\r\n           <h5 class=\"title\">Step 1: Complete 1st section  of the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.niagaracollege.ca\/policies\/view\/forms-and-documents\/appeal-of-academic-decisions\/#procedures\">Appeal Form<\/a> and email to <a href=\"mailto:academicappeals@niagaracollege.ca\">Academic Appeals<\/a><\/h5>\r\n           <div class=\"inner\">\r\n                         <\/div>\r\n        <\/div>\r\n\r\n        \r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t <div class=\"bottom\">\r\n\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t \r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t \r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t <a href=\"\" data-izimodal-open=\"#modal-stepone\" data-izimodal-transitionin=\"fadeInDown\" class=\"btn is-style-grey small expand\">\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t       \t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t Learn more about Step 1\t\t\t\t\t\t\t    <\/a>\r\n\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t \r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t <\/div>\r\n\r\n                 <\/li>\r\n\r\n   \r\n      \r\n       <li class=\"white\">\r\n\r\n        \r\n           <div class=\"top icon\" >\r\n                 <div><i class=\"fa-classic fa-solid fa-handshake\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><\/div>                            <\/div>\r\n\r\n                <div class=\"middle\">\r\n\r\n           <h5 class=\"title\">Step 2: Meet with Academic Administrator<\/h5>\r\n           <div class=\"inner\">\r\n              <p>If not resolved and student provides new supporting evidence, move to Step 3.<\/p>\n           <\/div>\r\n        <\/div>\r\n\r\n        \r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t <div class=\"bottom\">\r\n\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t \r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t \r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t <a href=\"\" data-izimodal-open=\"#modal-steptwo\" data-izimodal-transitionin=\"fadeInDown\" class=\"btn is-style-grey small expand\">\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t       \t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t Learn more about Step 2\t\t\t\t\t\t\t    <\/a>\r\n\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t \r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t <\/div>\r\n\r\n                 <\/li>\r\n\r\n   \r\n      \r\n       <li class=\"white\">\r\n\r\n        \r\n           <div class=\"top icon\" >\r\n                 <div><i class=\"fa-classic fa-solid fa-users\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><\/div>                            <\/div>\r\n\r\n                <div class=\"middle\">\r\n\r\n           <h5 class=\"title\">Step 3: Request a Committee Review<\/h5>\r\n           <div class=\"inner\">\r\n              <p>Reviewed by Students Appeals Manager to establish eligibility.<\/p>\n           <\/div>\r\n        <\/div>\r\n\r\n        \r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t <div class=\"bottom\">\r\n\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t \r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t \r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t <a href=\"\" data-izimodal-open=\"#modal-stepthree\" data-izimodal-transitionin=\"fadeInDown\" class=\"btn is-style-grey small expand\">\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t       \t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t Learn more about Step 3\t\t\t\t\t\t\t    <\/a>\r\n\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t \r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t <\/div>\r\n\r\n                 <\/li>\r\n\r\n   \r\n      \r\n       <li class=\"white\">\r\n\r\n        \r\n           <div class=\"top icon\" >\r\n                 <div><i class=\"fa-classic fa-solid fa-scale-balanced\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><\/div>                            <\/div>\r\n\r\n                <div class=\"middle\">\r\n\r\n           <h5 class=\"title\">Step 4: Committee Review<\/h5>\r\n           <div class=\"inner\">\r\n                         <\/div>\r\n        <\/div>\r\n\r\n        \r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t <div class=\"bottom\">\r\n\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t \r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t \r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t <a href=\"\" data-izimodal-open=\"#modal-stepfour\" data-izimodal-transitionin=\"fadeInDown\" class=\"btn is-style-grey small expand\">\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t       \t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t Learn more about Step 4\t\t\t\t\t\t\t    <\/a>\r\n\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t \r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t <\/div>\r\n\r\n                 <\/li>\r\n\r\n   \r\n      \r\n       <li class=\"white\">\r\n\r\n        \r\n           <div class=\"top icon\" >\r\n                 <div><i class=\"fa-classic fa-solid fa-user-check\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><\/div>                            <\/div>\r\n\r\n                <div class=\"middle\">\r\n\r\n           <h5 class=\"title\">Step 5: Appeal Resolved (approved or denied)<\/h5>\r\n           <div class=\"inner\">\r\n              <p>Formal Appeal Process Concluded<\/p>\n           <\/div>\r\n        <\/div>\r\n\r\n              <\/li>\r\n\r\n   \r\n   <\/ul>\r\n\r\n\n<\/div>\r\n\t<\/div>\r\n\t<div><a href=\"#top\" class=\"invisiskip\"><span>Back to Top<\/span><\/a><\/div><\/div>\r\n\n\n\r\n<div  class=\"layout-bar content-bar\" style=\"background-color:#ffffff\">\r\n\t<div class=\"r\">\r\n     <div class=\"acf-innerblocks-container\">\n\r\n\r\n<div class=\"wp-block-icon-heading icon-id-6a7218d41f40e lila\">\r\n\r\n<h4 id=\"\">\r\n    <span class=\"icon\"><\/span>\r\n    FAQ on the Appeals  <\/h4>\r\n\r\n<\/div>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<style type=\"text\/css\">\r\n  \r\n  .wp-block-icon-heading.icon-id-6a7218d41f40e .icon:before {\r\n\r\n    \r\n              font-weight: 900;\r\n                    font-family: 'Font Awesome 6 Free';\r\n      \r\n          content: '\\3f' !important;\r\n\r\n  }\r\n\r\n  \r\n<\/style>\n\n\r\n  <div id=\"accordion_1872612405934263\" class=\"js-accordion animated-accordion accordion is-style-lgrey\" data-accordion-prefix-classes=\"animated-accordion\">\r\n\r\n   \r\n     <div class=\"js-accordion__panel\"  style=\"display: none;\">\r\n\r\n       <div class=\"js-accordion__header\">What is considered academic misconduct?  <i class=\"fas fa-chevron-right\"><\/i><\/div>\r\n       <div>\r\n        <p>According to NC <a href=\"https:\/\/www.niagaracollege.ca\/policies\/view\/forms-and-documents\/academic-honesty\/\">Academic Honesty Policy<\/a>, \u201c[e]ngaging in any form of academic dishonesty to obtain any type of academic advantage or credit is an offence under this policy and will not be tolerated.\u201d<br \/>\nForms and examples of Academic misconduct include but are not limited to:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"list-style-type: none;\">\n<ul>\n<li>Copying from another student or making information available to another student.<\/li>\n<li>Using ideas or direct quotations from another source without properly acknowledging or citing the source.<\/li>\n<li>Falsification of documents and data.<\/li>\n<li>Cheating in a test<\/li>\n<li>Unauthorized aids (cellphone, cheat sheet, and GenAI without the instructor\u2019s permission).<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>More examples and details of academic misconduct are listed under <a href=\"https:\/\/www.niagaracollege.ca\/policies\/view\/forms-and-documents\/academic-honesty\/\">Academic Honesty Policy<\/a>.<\/p>\n       <\/div>\r\n\r\n     <\/div>\r\n\r\n   \r\n     <div class=\"js-accordion__panel\"  style=\"display: none;\">\r\n\r\n       <div class=\"js-accordion__header\">Can I appeal a final course grade or an academic misconduct accusation? <i class=\"fas fa-chevron-right\"><\/i><\/div>\r\n       <div>\r\n        <p>Yes, the Niagara College Policy on <a href=\"https:\/\/www.niagaracollege.ca\/policies\/view\/forms-and-documents\/appeal-of-academic-decisions\/\">Appeal of Academic Decisions<\/a> states that \u201cstudents have the right to appeal decisions that significantly affect their academic career\u201d. These include final grades, academic misconduct charges and penalties, as well as admissions and promotions decisions.<\/p>\n       <\/div>\r\n\r\n     <\/div>\r\n\r\n   \r\n     <div class=\"js-accordion__panel\"  style=\"display: none;\">\r\n\r\n       <div class=\"js-accordion__header\">Can I appeal an assignment grade that is not a final course grade? <i class=\"fas fa-chevron-right\"><\/i><\/div>\r\n       <div>\r\n        <p>The appeal process applies to final grades and charges of academic misconduct.<\/p>\n<p>For interim marks (e.g., assignments, tests, labs) that are not related to academic misconduct, your first step should be discussing the matter with your professor. You may also consider using the Student Complaints and Concerns process, which includes discussion and\/or referral to the professor and Associate Dean. Be sure to follow the policy instructions carefully: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.niagaracollege.ca\/policies\/view\/forms-and-documents\/student-complaints-and-issues\/\">Student Complaints and Issues Policy<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>If the issue is not resolved during the semester and contributes to a failing final grade, you may then pursue a formal grade appeal.<\/p>\n       <\/div>\r\n\r\n     <\/div>\r\n\r\n   \r\n     <div class=\"js-accordion__panel\"  style=\"display: none;\">\r\n\r\n       <div class=\"js-accordion__header\">Can I appeal just because I disagree with the grade or decision and want it changed to a passing grade? <i class=\"fas fa-chevron-right\"><\/i><\/div>\r\n       <div>\r\n        <p>No, simply disagreeing with a grade or decision is not sufficient grounds for an appeal. You must provide evidence to support your appeal. Appeals are considered only on academic grounds, such as grade miscalculation, inconsistency between course policy and classroom practice, or unfair grading compared to the rest of the class.<\/p>\n<p>Financial or personal issues are not considered valid academic grounds for an appeal.<\/p>\n<p>A student can request a Supplemental Evaluation, which may be offered in certain courses to enhance student success. According to NC <a href=\"https:\/\/www.niagaracollege.ca\/policies\/view\/student-records\/grading-and-transcripts\/\">Grading and the Transcript Policy<\/a>: &#8220;[a]t the discretion of the Academic Administrator, supplemental evaluation may be offered in certain courses to enhance student success. A student who receives a final grade of 45% to 49% in one (1) course in a term, with no other failing courses, may apply for Supplemental Evaluation. If allowed and successfully completed, the grade reported will be the minimum required for successful completion of the course, normally 50%.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p>To request a Supplemental Evaluation: discuss the potential for a supplemental with faculty and\/or Academic Administrator of your course &#8211; these are usually handled in the academic area.<\/p>\n<p>If no supplemental is offered, <strong>request for appeal can be initiated<\/strong>.<\/p>\n       <\/div>\r\n\r\n     <\/div>\r\n\r\n   \r\n     <div class=\"js-accordion__panel\"  style=\"display: none;\">\r\n\r\n       <div class=\"js-accordion__header\">How long do I have to appeal? <i class=\"fas fa-chevron-right\"><\/i><\/div>\r\n       <div>\r\n        <p>Grade Appeals must be submitted within 10 business days from the date final grades are posted.<\/p>\n<p>Academic misconduct appeals must be submitted within 10 business days from the date you received the penalty of academic misconduct. <strong>Note<\/strong> that the 10 business days are counted from the date the student receives the email decision, not the date the email is opened.<\/p>\n       <\/div>\r\n\r\n     <\/div>\r\n\r\n   \r\n     <div class=\"js-accordion__panel\"  style=\"display: none;\">\r\n\r\n       <div class=\"js-accordion__header\">Can I still attend class if I am appealing an academic misconduct? <i class=\"fas fa-chevron-right\"><\/i><\/div>\r\n       <div>\r\n        <p>If you choose to appeal your <strong>first misconduct<\/strong> resulting in a <strong>zero grade on an assignment<\/strong>, you will remain enrolled in the course. However, for penalties involving a <strong>zero in the course, program suspension, or more severe consequences<\/strong>, typically associated with a <strong>second misconduct or beyond<\/strong>, the penalty takes effect from the date the decision letter is issued. In such cases, <strong>you will not be permitted to attend classes until the appeal decision is finalized<\/strong>.<\/p>\n       <\/div>\r\n\r\n     <\/div>\r\n\r\n   \r\n     <div class=\"js-accordion__panel\"  style=\"display: none;\">\r\n\r\n       <div class=\"js-accordion__header\">What is considered evidence to support an appeal? <i class=\"fas fa-chevron-right\"><\/i><\/div>\r\n       <div>\r\n        <p>The Academic Appeals process is based on academic evidence only. Personal and\/or financial matters are not considered. Academic evidence may include any documents that support your claim and explain why your grade should be reconsidered. Academic Evidence may include:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Rough notes\/ assignment draft<\/li>\n<li>Study notes<\/li>\n<li>TLP, Course Outlines, and\/or Assignment Rubrics\/ outline and instructions<\/li>\n<li>Exam log or computer logs, IP address and more<\/li>\n<li>Emails, texts, or discussion posts between group members or professor<\/li>\n<li>Any Academic evidence that can support you including witnesses from class<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n       <\/div>\r\n\r\n     <\/div>\r\n\r\n   \r\n     <div class=\"js-accordion__panel\"  style=\"display: none;\">\r\n\r\n       <div class=\"js-accordion__header\">Who should I contact to appeal a grade, or an academic decision related to my course? <i class=\"fas fa-chevron-right\"><\/i><\/div>\r\n       <div>\r\n        <p>You should contact Enrolment Services, by emailing <a href=\"mailto:academicappeals@niagaracollege.ca\">AcademicAppeals@niagaracollege.ca<\/a>.<\/p>\n       <\/div>\r\n\r\n     <\/div>\r\n\r\n   \r\n     <div class=\"js-accordion__panel\"  style=\"display: none;\">\r\n\r\n       <div class=\"js-accordion__header\">What are the steps to start an appeal of a grade in course or a misconduct accusation <i class=\"fas fa-chevron-right\"><\/i><\/div>\r\n       <div>\r\n        <p>Refer to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.niagaracollege.ca\/enrolmentservices\/academic-appeals\/#appeal\">Academic Appeal Steps<\/a> section<\/p>\n       <\/div>\r\n\r\n     <\/div>\r\n\r\n   \r\n     <div class=\"js-accordion__panel\"  style=\"display: none;\">\r\n\r\n       <div class=\"js-accordion__header\">Who can help me understand the appeal process and the necessary steps? <i class=\"fas fa-chevron-right\"><\/i><\/div>\r\n       <div>\r\n        <p>The Academic Appeals Office in Enrolment Services can provide guidance and support throughout the process. You can reach out to <a href=\"mailto:academicappeals@niagaracollege.ca\">AcademicAppeals@niagaracollege.ca<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>Additionally, NCSAC (<a href=\"https:\/\/www.yourncsac.ca\/yourappeals\">How NCSAC can Help<\/a>) offers individualized support to students navigating the appeal process.<\/p>\n       <\/div>\r\n\r\n     <\/div>\r\n\r\n   \r\n     <div class=\"js-accordion__panel\"  style=\"display: none;\">\r\n\r\n       <div class=\"js-accordion__header\">Does an academic misconduct show up on my transcripts? <i class=\"fas fa-chevron-right\"><\/i><\/div>\r\n       <div>\r\n        <p>Academic misconducts <strong>will not appear on your transcript<\/strong>. It will appear on your student Record.<\/p>\n       <\/div>\r\n\r\n     <\/div>\r\n\r\n   \r\n     <div class=\"js-accordion__panel\"  style=\"display: none;\">\r\n\r\n       <div class=\"js-accordion__header\">How long is an incident of academic misconduct on my record for? <i class=\"fas fa-chevron-right\"><\/i><\/div>\r\n       <div>\r\n        <p>Each report of academic misconduct will be on your record for 4-years from the date the offense was committed.<\/p>\n       <\/div>\r\n\r\n     <\/div>\r\n\r\n   \r\n  <\/div>\r\n\r\n\n<\/div>\r\n\t<\/div>\r\n\t<div><a href=\"#top\" class=\"invisiskip\"><span>Back to Top<\/span><\/a><\/div><\/div>\r\n\n\n\r\n<div  class=\"layout-bar content-bar lblue\" style=\"background-color:#ebf6fd\">\r\n\t<div class=\"r\">\r\n     <div class=\"acf-innerblocks-container\">\n\r\n\r\n<div class=\"wp-block-icon-heading icon-id-6a7218d41ff60 lila\">\r\n\r\n<h4 id=\"\">\r\n    <span class=\"icon\"><\/span>\r\n    Relevant Polices   <\/h4>\r\n\r\n<\/div>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<style type=\"text\/css\">\r\n  \r\n  .wp-block-icon-heading.icon-id-6a7218d41ff60 .icon:before {\r\n\r\n    \r\n              font-weight: 900;\r\n                    font-family: 'Font Awesome 6 Free';\r\n      \r\n          content: '\\f08e' !important;\r\n\r\n  }\r\n\r\n  \r\n<\/style>\n\n\r\n<div class=\"alert ileft\">\r\n\r\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"alert-inner\">\r\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"acf-innerblocks-container\">\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list is-style-arrows\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.niagaracollege.ca\/policies\/view\/forms-and-documents\/appeal-of-academic-decisions\/\">Appeal of Academic Decisions Policy<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.niagaracollege.ca\/policies\/view\/forms-and-documents\/appeal-of-academic-decisions\/#procedures\">Appeal of Academic Decisions Procedures<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.niagaracollege.ca\/policies\/view\/forms-and-documents\/appeal-of-academic-decisions\/#procedures\">Request for Appeal of Academic Decisions Form<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.niagaracollege.ca\/policies\/view\/student-records\/grading-and-transcripts\/\">Grading and the Transcript Policy<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.niagaracollege.ca\/policies\/view\/forms-and-documents\/academic-honesty\/\">Academic Honesty Policy<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.niagaracollege.ca\/policies\/ai-statement\/\">Academic Integrity and Artificial Intelligence Statement<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.niagaracollege.ca\/policies\/view\/student-records\/academic-code-of-behaviour\/\">Academic Rights and Responsibilities Policy<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.niagaracollege.ca\/policies\/view\/health-safety-and-security\/harassment-and-discrimination\/\">Harassment &amp; Discrimination (Respectful Environment) Policy<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n<\/div>\r\n\t\t\t<\/div>\r\n\t\t\r\n<\/div>\r\n\n<\/div>\r\n\t<\/div>\r\n\t<div><a href=\"#top\" class=\"invisiskip\"><span>Back to Top<\/span><\/a><\/div><\/div>\r\n\n\n\r\n\t\t<div class=\" blue modal-block lorem\"\r\n\t\t\tid=\"modal-stepone\"\r\n\t\t\t data-izimodal-title=\" Step 1: Complete 1st section  of the Appeal Form and email to Academic Appeals\"\t\t\t\t\t\t data-izimodal-width=\"600px\"\t\t\t data-izimodal-group=\"academic-appeals\"\t\t\tdata-izimodal-headercolor=\"#0A4A9D\"\r\n\t\t\t style=\"display: none;\">\r\n\t\t\t<div class=\"acf-innerblocks-container\">\n\n<p><strong>First:<\/strong> Fill out the first section of the appeal form (<a href=\"https:\/\/www.niagaracollege.ca\/policies\/view\/forms-and-documents\/appeal-of-academic-decisions\/#procedures\">Request for Appeal of Academic Decision Form<\/a>).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>If you haven\u2019t already, <\/strong>you may connect with your professor to discuss the reasons for your grade or your alleged involvement in academic misconduct.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Note:<\/strong> It is important to include the date you discussed the issue with your professor, the outcome of that discussion, and a brief summary of your reason for appealing. Provide documentation (emails, text messages, or BrightSpace messages) between student and faculty showing your efforts to resolve matters with faculty. It would be helpful to provide any <strong>relevant documentation<\/strong>, such as emails, text messages, or Brightspace messages, showing your efforts to resolve the matter directly with your professor.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Following your Contact with your professor, if a resolution is not reached, and you&nbsp;have solid\/valid grounds to appeal, you may proceeds with the <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.niagaracollege.ca\/policies\/view\/forms-and-documents\/appeal-of-academic-decisions\/#procedures\">Request for Appeal of Academic Decision Form<\/a>.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Second:<\/strong> Email the completed form with a statement of your intention to appeal and all evidentiary documentation to support your appeal to <a href=\"mailto:academicappeals@niagaracollege.ca\"><strong>AcademicAppeals@niagaracollege.ca<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Note:<\/strong> Only one submission is required. Academic Appeals office hours are <strong>8:30 &#8211; 4:30 Mon-Fri<\/strong> excluding holidays.<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\r\n\t\t<\/div>\r\n\r\n\t\n\n\r\n\t\t<div class=\" blue modal-block lorem\"\r\n\t\t\tid=\"modal-steptwo\"\r\n\t\t\t data-izimodal-title=\"Step 2: Meet with Academic Administrator\"\t\t\t\t\t\t data-izimodal-width=\"600px\"\t\t\t data-izimodal-group=\"academic-appeals\"\t\t\tdata-izimodal-headercolor=\"#0A4A9D\"\r\n\t\t\t style=\"display: none;\">\r\n\t\t\t<div class=\"acf-innerblocks-container\">\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list is-style-arrows\">\n<li>Following your formal submission of the appeal form, a meeting will be arranged to meet the Associate Dean or Academic Administrator of the school responsible for your course; Therefore, <em>it is important to monitor your Niagara College inbox for any communications related to your appeal request.<\/em><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The <strong>Niagara College Appeal of Academic Decisions<\/strong> procedure states that students are <strong>responsible<\/strong> for checking their college email and following through on any scheduled appointments or requirements as part of the appeal process. Failure to respond to emails may result in forfeiting the right to continue with the appeal. For full details, review the policy: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.niagaracollege.ca\/policies\/view\/forms-and-documents\/appeal-of-academic-decisions\/\">Appeal of Academic Decisions<\/a>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n<\/div>\r\n\t\t<\/div>\r\n\r\n\t\n\n\r\n\t\t<div class=\" blue modal-block lorem\"\r\n\t\t\tid=\"modal-stepthree\"\r\n\t\t\t data-izimodal-title=\"Step 3: Request a Committee Review \"\t\t\t\t\t\t data-izimodal-width=\"600px\"\t\t\t data-izimodal-group=\"academic-appeals\"\t\t\tdata-izimodal-headercolor=\"#0A4A9D\"\r\n\t\t\t style=\"display: none;\">\r\n\t\t\t<div class=\"acf-innerblocks-container\">\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list is-style-arrows\">\n<li>Following your meeting with the Academic Administrator, and if you disagree with the outcome <strong>and<\/strong> have<strong> new evidence<\/strong> to support your case, you may request a committee review by:\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Replying with the required details to the decision email that you have received stating the appeal decision or<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Completing the <strong>third section<\/strong> of the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.niagaracollege.ca\/policies\/view\/forms-and-documents\/appeal-of-academic-decisions\/#procedures\"><strong>Appeal Form<\/strong><\/a> and emailing it to <a href=\"mailto:academicappeals@niagaracollege.ca\"><strong>Academic Appeals<\/strong><\/a>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The Student Appeals Manager will review your request to determine if it meets the eligibility criteria for a committee review.\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>If the appeal <strong>does not meet<\/strong> the eligibility criteria, it will be denied, and the appeal process concludes.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>If the appeal <strong>is eligible<\/strong>, the process will move forward to a <strong>committee review<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n<\/div>\r\n\t\t<\/div>\r\n\r\n\t\n\n\r\n\t\t<div class=\" blue modal-block lorem\"\r\n\t\t\tid=\"modal-stepfour\"\r\n\t\t\t data-izimodal-title=\"Step 4: Committee Review\"\t\t\t\t\t\t data-izimodal-width=\"600px\"\t\t\t data-izimodal-group=\"academic-appeals\"\t\t\tdata-izimodal-headercolor=\"#0A4A9D\"\r\n\t\t\t style=\"display: none;\">\r\n\t\t\t<div class=\"acf-innerblocks-container\">\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list is-style-arrows\">\n<li><strong>Committee Review is the last step in the appeal Process<\/strong>. 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