SECTION 7: Special Circumstances and Appeals of Matters Regarding Academic Regulations

Students should promptly consult the Faculty of Arts General Office when special circumstances warrant consideration of exceptions to regulations. In addition, the Academic Regulations Appeals Committee meets through­out the year to consider appeals from students who request special consid­eration with respect to rules and regulations governing their programs of study and qualifications for graduation.

Students who intend to appeal matters concerning regulations or decisions of the Faculty which may affect their registration must arrange to submit a written appeal including all pertinent documentation to the secretary nor­mally within three months following the term in which the course was tak­en or from the date of the academic decision. Appeals will not be considered beyond three years after the end of the course or from the date of the academic decision:

Deadline to Submit Appeal	ARAC Meeting Date
June 30	Third week of August
October 1	Third week of November
December 1	Third week of February
April 1	Third or fourth week of May

 

Deadlines falling on a Saturday or Sunday will be observed on the preced­ing Friday.

Meeting dates are subject to change by the chair.

Appeals should be addressed to: The Secretary of the Academic Regula­tions Appeals Committee, c/o Faculty of Arts General Office. Special forms are available in the General Office.