Grade Appeals
Do you feel your exam has been marked unfairly? Did you do everything according to the marking criteria and still failed?
Students have a right of appeal to the Faculty Executive Dean.
There are two grounds of appeal. The first is that additional information has become available which was not available when the decision was made. The second is there was a “material irregularity” in the course of the assessment.
You have 15 working days from receiving your results to lodge your appeal with the Faculty Executive Dean. This is done by writing a letter to the Faculty Executive Dean summarising the facts and outlining the grounds for appeal.
The USU Student Issues Advocate can help construct potential arguments for your appeal and provide advice about the process.
Even if you are comfortable with lodging your appeal please come and discuss it with the Student Issues Advocate because there may be other options available to you before appealing the grade.
To arrange an appointment contact:
The USU Student Issues Advocate
Email: usuadvocate@unitec.ac.nz
Phone: (09) 815 4321 ext: 7386
Or come in to the USU Reception (Bldg 180) to make an appointment.