What is Good Cause?
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Definition of Good Cause?
As stated in the University (Coursework) Rule 2000, good cause means: ‘circumstances beyond the reasonable control of a student’. This may include serious ill health or misadventure
Work commitments and/or time devoted to non-University activities are not considered acceptable grounds for failure to make adequate progress with your studies, unless they are relevant to serious ill health or misadventure.
What Happens?
When your Show Cause submission is received, the Faculty will attach it to your progression profile on your student file along with your academic record. The Faculty will consider your submission and will inform you of the decision by mail and email. It is important that you check your mail and email during this period. If you are excluded, the Faculty will provide information about your right of appeal. You will have 20 working days to submit an appeal to the Student Appeals Body.
Who Can Help?
The Students' Representative Council (SRC)
Level 1, Wentworth Building (downstairs)
Ph: 02 9660 5222, 02 9351 2871
Fax: 02 9660 4260
Open 9.00am - 5.00pm Monday - Friday
The SRC can provide advice and assistance on a wide range of issues. Services include:
Show Cause Workshops
* SRC staff can help you put your case together and write a submission. They will also provide advice about your rights and responsibilities.
*Accompanying you to a Student Appeal Body appeal and providing legal advice.
The SRC web site ( http://www.src.usyd.edu.au/) Show Cause Information link is very informative.
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The University Counselling Service
Level 5, Jane Foss Russell Building, City Road, Camperdown Campus
Ph: 86278433
Drop in: 11.00am - 3.00pm (in semester)
11.00am - 1.00pm (out of semester)
Website: http://www.usyd.edu.au/counselling
The University Counselling Service offers free and confidential service. Counsellors are available to assist with the emotional and stress problems as well as academic and study issues, financial difficulties and social or personal issues.
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International students may also obtain assistance from the International Student Services Unit (ISSU) (ph: 02 86278437). Please note that students enrolled through the International Office are subject to additional performance reviews that may lead to restriction upon re-enrolment. For further information, contact the International Office on 02 9351 4079 or 02 9351 4161.
Website: http://http://www.usyd.edu.au/issu/
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Postgraduate students may get assistance from SUPRA on 02 9351 3715.
Services include:
A Show Cause kit posted on their website. See:
http://www.supra.usyd.edu.au/
You can make an appointment with a staff member who will help you put your Show Cause submission together. They will also provide advice about your rights and responsibilities.
Accompanying you to a Student Appeal Body appeal and providing legal advice.
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Assistance from the University Health Service (ph: 02 9351 3484) may be useful for students who have had medical problems.
Website: http://www.unihealth.usyd.edu.au/