Academic Appeal

Deadline to submit: 10 calendar days of the notification of Academic Alert or until the first day of the next term, whichever comes first.

Processing time: 30 calendar days (expedited to 10 business days, when possible, for appeals submitted for an academic alert that could result in suspension or expulsion).

*Please submit your completed form and supporting evidence to The Office of Student Rights and Responsibilities by email: srr@alexandercollege.ca

Academic Appeal Form [PDF]

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Alexander College stands by academic integrity and ensures that its students adhere to the same values. Being formally accused of plagiarism has significant consequences to the course in which you are enrolled and, potentially, to your academic life. More information about Academic Integrity can be found here.

If you received an academic alert and strongly believe that it was filed against you in error, you may file an Academic Appeal. The Academic Appeal form is available for download online (above). Submit the form via email to srr@alexandercollege.ca, together with attached evidence, within 10 calendar days of the notification email from Student Rights and Responsibilities.

Please note that before proceeding with the submission of an academic appeal to our unit, it is required to view the academic alert evidence provided by your instructor or an invigilator with an SRR staff member.

Below are the examples of an acceptable evidence to attach when appealing an academic alert:

1. Outlines or drafts, to show progression of work for the assignment that resulted in Academic Alert;
2. Articles in PDF format which you referenced in your assignment;
3. Assignment requirements as received from instructor;
4. Any other proof that can positively affect the outcome of your appeal.

The presented evidence will be carefully considered before the final decision is made. Students may be required have an appointment with either their instructor or an SRR staff member to discuss the academic alert and/or appeal. Please be advised that the necessity of an appointment will be determined at the discretion of SRR. No appointments will be arranged after the decision has been made on your appeal. Failure to abide by the decision is grounds for a behavioural misconduct (refer to Behavioural Misconduct Policy).