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5.	Appeals Process for Transfer Credit Evaluations and Assessments

	A student may appeal any decision concerning the awarding of transfer credit for previous education. Appeals to change the designation of certain credits, to obtain more credit or to reduce the credit granted, are allowed. Students are expected to be familiar with the section entitled Admissions and Academic Regulations, in the current Athabasca University Calendar.

5.1	A student who is dissatisfied with any decision concerning the evaluation and assessment of transfer credit must contact the Supervisor, Admissions and Evaluation Services, to discuss the award before an appeal is made. Such contact must be made within one (1) month of receiving the Letter of Assessment.

5.2	After this procedure has been followed a student who is still dissatisfied with an assessment decision may appeal the decision in writing to the Assistant Registrar, Admissions within two (2) months of receiving the Letter of Assessment. The written appeal must identify precisely the decision(s) the student wishes to be reconsidered. All supporting documentation or evidence that the student wishes to be considered must be submitted at this stage of the appeal.

5.3	The Assistant Registrar, Admissions shall review the file and any supporting documentation that has been submitted, and may consult with faculty members, committee members, staff members, program directors, the student concerned, or other persons as he/she considers appropriate. After a thorough investigation of the circumstances and particulars of the case, the Assistant Registrar, Admissions shall inform the student in writing of the decision, within one (1) month of receiving the appeal. A copy of the correspondence will be kept in the student's file.

5.4	After this procedure has been followed, a student may appeal a decision on transfer credit evaluations and assessments by submitting a letter of appeal to the Chair of the Student Academic Appeals Committee within one (1) month of receiving the Assistant Registrar, Admissions written notification. The letter of appeal must specify in detail the reasons for making a further appeal.

5.5	If the above procedures have been followed, the Chair shall present the student's appeal to the Committee for consideration and decision. The Committee shall review the case, consulting with staff, faculty, the student concerned, or other persons as it considers appropriate. The Chair shall inform the student, in writing, of the Committee's decision within one (1) month of receiving the appeal. The decision of the Committee shall be final. A copy of the Chair's correspondence will be kept in the student's file.


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