Appeals
Students have a right of appeal against academic or administrative decisions affecting them.
Remember that disputes can frequently be resolved without going to a formal appeal. Before using a formal appeal procedure, students should discuss any disputed decision with the appropriate head of school or area.
A student may seek assistance and advice from the University Counselling Services or the Student Guild in preparing an appeal.
- Academic status appeal
- Admission or selection appeal
- Assessment appeal
- Deferred assessment appeal
- Enrolment appeal
- Fees, charges, levies, fines and refund appeal
- Graduation appeal
- Leave of absence appeal
- Misconduct appeal
- Placement appeal
- Recognition of prior learning appeal
International Student Conciliator
The Department of Education Services offers a free mediation/conciliation service: the International Student Conciliator. The Conciliator attempts to resolve disputes between international students and institutions, as part of the institution's internal complaints and appeals procedure. Students or staff can contact the Conciliator, Ms Anne Duncan either by telephone on +61 8 9441 1953, facsimile on +61 8 9441 1950 or by email at anne.duncan@des.wa.gov.au.
If you are a higher degree by research student, please refer to Rule 10: Degree of Doctor by Research or Rule 11: Degree of Master by Research for relevant information.
Complaints
If a student considers that they have been unfairly or improperly treated in the appeals process, they have the right to lodge a grievance with the appropriate officer.
More information on lodging a grievance can be accessed via the links below:
