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Within two weeks of being notified of the course Examination Board deci-

sion the student may appeal that grade by writing to the relevant

College/Faculty Graduate Studies, Research and Entrepreneurship Coordi-

nator (FGSREC) giving reasons for the appeal;

The FGSREC shall obtain a report from the Examination Board on the issues

raised by the appeal and shall refer that report to a special committee

formed to review the case;

The student shall be informed of the procedures that shall follow and of

the date for the special committee will meet;

The student shall be invited to make a submission and appear before the

committee;

The student may be accompanied to any hearing by a member of the Grad-

uate Students’ Association or a person of their choice;

The committee shall consider the report from the course Examination

Board and any submissions from the student;

The committee may uphold or dismiss the appeal, and may confirm, raise,

or lower the appealed result or grade;

The decision of the committee shall be notified to the student, and the

course Examination Board in writing;

The decision of the committee shall be final.

Award of the degree

A candidate who is not deemed to be eligible for the award of a degree may

appeal his/her case in writing to the College/Faculty Dean, within one month

of the approval of the Board of Examiners’ recommendation. A special com-

mittee, through the authority of the College/Faculty Board, shall be formed to

review the case.

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