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The Student Services team is here to support your questions and guide you through the academic appeals process.

What is the difference between an academic appeal and an academic integrity violation?

Academic appeal: This process is started by you, the student. If you have a concern about a grade after it is released, your first step is to speak with your professor to try to resolve the issue. If you cannot reach a resolution, you may submit a formal academic appeal. Please review the Academic Appeals Policy for details on deadlines and processes.

Academic integrity violation: This process is started by your professor. It occurs when they have a concern about one or more of the following: cheating, falsification/fabrication, impersonation, plagiarism, self-plagiarism, unauthorized aid or undeclared AI use. If you receive an academic integrity violation, pay close attention to the deadlines noted in the letter you receive. You may dispute the decision by following the process outlined in the Academic Integrity Policy.

Important: Both processes have deadlines. Missing a deadline may affect whether your request can move forward. Review the policy details and deadlines in the links below.

A Student Services staff member can help you navigate the process.

If you have questions or need guidance, email theservicehub@senecapolytechnic.ca. In the subject line, write: Academic Appeal. Your case will be assigned to a Student Services team member. You can also book a meeting with a Student Services representative.

Policies

• Academic Appeals Policy 
• Academic Integrity Policy