Taught Student Guide 2011-2012

<< Back to Contents	Appeals against the Results of University Examinations and Assessment

You have the right to appeal against your result in a University assessment or examination.

You must read the procedure in full before beginning your appeal: www.leeds.ac.uk/AAandR/appeals.htm

You cannot graduate until your appeal has been concluded. Once you have graduated, you cannot appeal.

Before deciding whether or not to appeal, you should do the following:

Carefully consider the given feedback for an explanation of your performance
Contact your Module Leader, Personal Tutor or Head of School for a further explanation

If you wish to appeal, the Student Advice Centre will offer support and guidance.

In order to begin your appeal process, you must submit the following to the Office of Academic Appeals and Regulation:

Appeal Submission Coversheet: www.leeds.ac.uk/AAandR/forms.htm
Three copies of your full appeal in writing and any evidence you wish to include

You must submit your appeal documents no later than TWELVE WEEKS after the on-line publication of your results by Student Administration. Any appeal received after this deadline will not be accepted.

You must ensure that your written appeal includes all the information you wish to be considered, including any informal exchanges you might have had with tutors. Only evidence from your written appeal will be considered.

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