If the student’s request to return from MLOA is denied, the student may appeal the decision to their respective school, for review and a final decision.

Deadlines & requirements for appeal

Appeals must:

  • Be submitted within seven business days of notification of denial
  • Be submitted in writing
  • Set out reasons for appeal with any supporting materials

Appeals will be submitted to the Dean of the School, Office of Graduate Studies, or their designee. Appeals will be considered only when:

  • There is relevant new information that was not reasonably available at the time the original petition was submitted and that in the judgment of the appeal officer, the introduction of the information may have changed the original decision 
  • When a substantial procedural error is demonstrated and in the reasonable judgment of the appeal officer such error is sufficient enough it may have affected the original decision
  • If the appeal officer determines the appeal has merit, they may consult the associate vice chancellor for student support and well-being

Decisions will be communicated to the student within ten business days of the appeal deadline. This decision constitutes the final decision of the university.