Academic Progress and Discipline
School of Education
Q: I've received a warning letter about my progress, what do I need to do?
A: This is a warning only, and therefore no other action has been taken nor do you need to respond to this letter. However, you should heed the warning. Your progress has been assessed over the past two active semesters as being in some way 'at risk' or unsatisfactory and therefore you should seek assistance to remedy this situation. A warning is sent to students who:
Q: Where can I get help with academic or personal problems that are impeding my studies?
A: You should contact the office of Student Life and make an appointment to see a counsellor to discuss the problems you have been experiencing.
Q: I've received an Exclusion letter, what does this mean and what can I do?
A: An Exclusion letter is sent to students who, over the past two active semesters, have:
You have the right to appeal the Committee's intention to exclude you, by responding to the letter within the required period and providing evidence of your appeal. This should be sent in writing to the Committee. You can choose to attend a Show Cause hearing to present your case personally and can have a support person with you.
Q: Do I need to appear at a Show Cause hearing?
A: No. You can submit a written explanation only. You will not be disadvantaged by your decision or inability to attend a hearing.
Q: I've received a Restriction letter, what does this mean and can I appeal the Committee's intention to restrict my enrolment?
A: A Restriction letter is sent to students who, over the past two active semesters have:
Q:I have received a letter regarding Alleged Plagiarism and Collusion, What do I do?
A: If you have been invited to Show cause before the Academic Progress and Discipline committee, you will need to indicate to the university whether you will or will not be attending the hearing. If you choose to attend you may be accompanied by another person. This person must not be a practising lawyer. If you elect to attend the hearing you will be given the opportunity to defend the allegations and provide your side of the story. If you elected to not attend, the FAPDC will consider your written statement.
If the FAPDC determines that you have committed an act of academic misconduct one or more of the following penalties may be imposed:
Q: I'm not happy with the result I received for an assignment or unit. What can I do?
A: You can request a Review of Result by writing or emailing the Chair, FAPDC within 10 days of receiving your final result for the unit. That is, you must wait until the completion of the unit and then apply. The FAPDC will consider your request and if it considers a review is warranted will call for a report from the Unit Chair. This will be considered by the Committee and action taken. A possible outcome may be for your work to be remarked and, if deemed appropriate, your result amended. You will be notified in writing of the Committee's decision.
Q: Can I appeal a decision of the FAPDC?
A: You only have the right to appeal a decision of the FAPDC with regard to restrictions, exclusions, and academic misconduct. An appeal is made by applying to the University Academic Appeals Committee (AAC) within the required time frame (indicated on the letter from the FAPDC).
Q: What is considered a Fail for the purposes of FAPDC?
A: The following grades are considered fails for the purpose of assessing a student's academic progress:
If you have a question that is not answered here, contact the Secretary of the FAPDC.
