Student Concern and Informal Academic Appeal Process | School of Software Design & Data Science | Seneca Students

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.

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].

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). Our School Administration team will review your submission and respond as soon as possible.

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).
Your request will begin the informal appeal process and be reviewed by the School Administration team.

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).

• Submission deadline: Within 10 business days of the grade release date.

• Winter 2026 grade release: August 21, 2026

• Form open until: September 04, 2026 (10 business days after release)