If you want RMIT UP to review a decision or outcome that has directly impacted your English studies, you can submit an appeal.
What is an appeal?
You may submit an appeal if you want RMIT UP to review a decision or outcome that has directly impacted your English for Academic Purposes (EAP) studies. See the English student appeals tab below for more information.
The types of outcomes you can appeal are listed below.
How to submit an appeal
You need to complete and submit the correct form, with supporting documentation and evidence, by the stated deadline.
Please ensure you read and understand the instructions on the relevant appeal form. Different forms may have different instructions, including grounds of appeal and submission deadlines.
Foundation Studies students
If you are a Foundation Studies student, please visit the RMIT University Appeals page.
English student appeals
International students studying English for Academic Purposes (EAP) can appeal the RMIT UP decisions listed in the table below.
You must remain enrolled and attend all classes until you receive the outcome of your appeal. RMIT UP will notify you of the outcome via your student email account.
| What do you want to appeal? | How to submit an appeal | Deadline |
|---|---|---|
Leave of Absence outcome To appeal the outcome of your Leave of Absence application. |
Complete and submit the EAP Appeal Form for Leave of Absence Decision. | Within 20 working days of the notice of RMIT UP's decision. |
Requests for release (to transfer education provider) To appeal the outcome of your request for release application. You must meet the eligibility criteria. |
Complete and submit the EAP Appeal Form for Transfer Provider Decision. | Within 20 working days of the notice of RMIT UP's decision. |
Attendance requirements To appeal the intention to report you to the Department of Home Affairs for unsatisfactory attendance (English students only). |
Complete and submit the EAP Appeal Form for Notification of Intention to Report Unsatisfactory Attendance. | Within 20 working days of the notice of RMIT UP's decision. |
Special Consideration To appeal the outcome of your special consideration application. |
Complete and submit the EAP Special Consideration Appeal Form. | Within 2 working days of the notice of RMIT UP's decision. |
RMIT UP English student refunds For International students studying English to appeal a refund outcome. |
Complete and submit the EAP Refund Appeal Form. | Within 20 working days of the notice of RMIT UP's decision. |
Appeal a Final Course Grade To appeal a final course grade. |
Complete and submit the EAP Appeal a Final Course Grade Form. | Within 1 working day of the notice of RMIT UP’s formal review decision. |
An equitable or alternative assessment arrangement outcome To appeal a denied equitable or alternative assessment arrangement. |
Complete and submit the Appeal against an equitable or alternative assessment arrangement outcome form (PDF 541kb). This form is submitted to the University Appeals Committee by emailing universityappeals@rmit.edu.au. |
Within 10 working days of the date of the outcome. |
Extending your English program To appeal the decision to not extend the duration of your studies. |
Complete and submit the EAP Appeal Form for No Extension of Study. | Within 20 working days of the notice of RMIT UP's decision. |
Student misconduct decision To appeal a student misconduct decision by a senior officer or the Student Conduct Board. Important note: The purpose of this appeals process is not to provide an opportunity to re-hear the original matter, but rather to consider whether the rules surrounding the decision-making process were followed, and/or that the decision considered relevant information, and was reasonable, proportionate, and appropriate in the circumstances. An appeal hearing is not automatically provided upon application but granted only where eligibility requirements including specific grounds of appeal have been established. |
Complete and submit the Appeal against a student misconduct decision form (PDF 522kb). This form is submitted to the Student Conduct Appeals Committee by emailing arg.studentconductappeals@rmit.edu.au. |
Within 20 working days of the notice of RMIT UP's decision. |
Supporting documentation
The RMIT University Appeals web page includes information about supporting documentation, additional information and requirements.
Examples of supporting documents
The RMIT University appeals web page includes examples of supporting documents for the following reasons:
- Medical or psychological
- Family or personal
- Bereavement
- Traumatic experience
- Breach of University regulation, policy or process.
Need help?
- If you have a question about your appeal submission or the appeal process, contact universityappeals@rmit.edu.au.
- See the Assessment Processes.
- For further examples of evidence accepted, go to Compassionate and compelling circumstances.
Support services
- Contact the Student Wellbeing at RMIT UP for help and support.
- You can seek independent advice, information and assistance with your appeal from RUSU’s Student Rights Service.
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