6. Appeals against academic decisions

Any student may appeal against an academic decision. All information regarding appeals is located in the Calendar 2009.

If you wish to lodge an appeal against an academic decision you should read the following policies:

• The University of Sydney (Student Appeals against Academic Decisions) Rule 2006
• The University of Sydney (Coursework) Rule 2000 (as amended)
• The University of Sydney (Doctor of Philosophy (PhD)) Rule 2004.

You should also read the following resolutions of the Academic Board:

• Principles for Student Appeals against Academic Decisions
• Procedures for Student Appeals against Academic Decisions for Undergraduate Coursework and Postgraduate Coursework Awards
• Procedures for Student Appeals Against Academic Decisions for Postgraduate Research Awards.

Note: It has been expedient throughout this document to refer to faculties and deans of faculties. It should be understood that the procedures are to be read as also applying to colleges and boards of study and the college principals and directors.