Withdrawal from University for Non Attendance
If you have been withdrawn from the university for non-attendance you will receive a 'Conformation of Withdrawal' letter, usually over email.
This letter will explain why you have been withdrawn, for example, because you have not been attending classes.
If you receive a Conformation of Withdrawal letter you can appeal the decision You must submit your appeal within 14 calendar days of the email notification of withdrawal.
You should appeal the withdrawal decision by completing the appeals form which you can find here.
Grounds for appeal
There are 2 grounds for appeal:
1. extenuating circumstances relating to ill health or personal difficulties which the student was unable to raise prior to or during the escalation procedure. You need to present evidence of this
or
2. The information held by the faculty relating to your attendance and/or engagement is incomplete or inaccurate, and you were not in a position to correct this information at an earlier stage. You need to present evidence of this
Evidence requirements
For claims on the grounds of extenuating circumstances, you will need to evidence that the circumstances prevented you from attending. You also need to explain and evidence why you couldn't have told them at the time. These could be the same reason
If you appeal because information held by the faculty relating to your attendance and/or engagement is incomplete or inaccurate you still need to evidence that you have been in attendance.
Get in touch
The GSU advice service can guide you on the process and content of your appeal. You can contact a professional adviser by visiting our advice page and completing the contact form here.
Correct as of October 2023