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title: "Student Concern and Informal Academic Appeal Process"
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space: "School of Software Design & Data Science"
author: "Depesh Raut"
created: 2026-06-11T15:14:09Z
updated: 2026-09-10T18:37:59Z
url: "https://students.senecapolytechnic.ca/spaces/15/school-of-software-design-data-science/wiki/view/18216/student-concern-and-informal-academic-appeal-process"
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# Student Concern and Informal Academic Appeal Process

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### Process Instructions and Forms

The following process instructions and forms apply to students enrolled in the **AIG, BSA**, **BTM**, **DSA, PMC** and **MAI** programs.
Please note that any concerns submitted will remain **confidential**.

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### **Academic Appeal Process Steps**

1. **Discuss your concern with your professor.**
The first step in resolving any academic issue is to speak directly with your professor.
Please allow **3–4 business days** for a response.
2. **Request an informal appeal review.**
If your concern is not resolved, complete the appropriate form \(SCPA Student Concerns form or Informal Final Grade Appeal form\).
The **School Administration team** will review your submission and work with you to find a resolution.
3. **Request a formal appeal review.**
If the issue remains unresolved after the informal process, you may proceed with the **Formal Academic Appeal Process**.
Please note that you must first complete the informal process before submitting a formal appeal to the **Centralized Appeal Committee**.

For full details and access to the **Formal Academic Appeal Form**, please visit **\[Seneca Polytechnic's [Academic Appeals policy](https://www.senecapolytechnic.ca/about/policies/academic-appeal-policy.html)\]**.

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#### **Student Concerns**

If you experience any issues with your course or learning experience during the semester -including concerns related to the in-semester grading of assessments - we’re here to support you. Please note that any concerns regarding the grading of an assessment must be raised within **10 business days** of the grade being released.

To share your concern, please complete the \([SDDS Student Concern Form](https://seneca.sharepoint.com/sites/SDDSCoordinators/_layouts/15/listforms.aspx?cid=NjI4MjFhMjYtMjkzOC00YmUxLTk2YTUtM2E3YjEyOWFhMzJk&ct=1781190800007&or=Teams-HL&nav=ZTlmMjFhNTUtZmQ3OS00MzNiLWJlMDctMjQxNzgwOGZiMzgx&LOF=1)\). Our School Administration team will review your submission and respond as soon as possible.

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#### **Informal Appeal of an Academic Integrity Decision**

If you wish to appeal a decision made by the **Academic Honesty Committee**, please complete the \([SDDS student concern form](https://seneca.sharepoint.com/sites/SDDSCoordinators/_layouts/15/listforms.aspx?cid=NjI4MjFhMjYtMjkzOC00YmUxLTk2YTUtM2E3YjEyOWFhMzJk&ct=1781190800007&or=Teams-HL&nav=ZTlmMjFhNTUtZmQ3OS00MzNiLWJlMDctMjQxNzgwOGZiMzgx&LOF=1 "https://seneca.sharepoint.com/sites/SDDSCoordinators/_layouts/15/listforms.aspx?cid=NjI4MjFhMjYtMjkzOC00YmUxLTk2YTUtM2E3YjEyOWFhMzJk&ct=1781190800007&or=Teams-HL&nav=ZTlmMjFhNTUtZmQ3OS00MzNiLWJlMDctMjQxNzgwOGZiMzgx&LOF=1")\).
Your request will begin the informal appeal process and be reviewed by the **School Administration team**.

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#### **Informal Final Grade Appeal Process**

Students may submit an **informal appeal of their final grade** \(the letter grade posted at the end of the course\) once final grades have been released. 
To begin, please complete the  \([Informal Final Grade Appeal Form\)](https://seneca.sharepoint.com/sites/SDDSCoordinators/_layouts/15/listforms.aspx?cid=NjI4MjFhMjYtMjkzOC00YmUxLTk2YTUtM2E3YjEyOWFhMzJk&ct=1781190800007&or=Teams-HL&nav=ZTlmMjFhNTUtZmQ3OS00MzNiLWJlMDctMjQxNzgwOGZiMzgx&LOF=1).

- **Submission deadline:** As per the[Academic Appeal Policy](https://www.senecapolytechnic.ca/about/policies/academic-appeal-policy.html) the informal academic appeal of a final grade must be made within 10 business of grades being made available.

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