Student Engagement
If you have been withdrawn from the university for non-attendance you will receive a 'Confirmation of Withdrawal' letter, usually over email.
This letter will explain why you have been withdrawn, for example, because you have not been attending classes.
Students have the right to appeal against a withdrawal decision.
What can I 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.
or
2. That 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.
Submitting your appeal.
You can find the Student Engagement Appeals Form here. As well as the form, you must submit your evidence for your appeal. If you have circumstances which means you cannot submit your evidence at the same time as the form, you must submit it within 14 calendar days of the original appeal deadline. If you will submit evidence later, we strongly advise you to make this clear on the appeal form and provide detailed reasons as to why you will be submitting your evidence at a later date.
Deadline
If you receive a Confirmation of Withdrawal letter you can appeal the decision, you must submit your appeal within 14 calendar days of the email notification of withdrawal.
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.
What happens next?
Your appeal will be reviewied and you should recieve a response within 14 calendar days of the receipt of the appeal.
Further information and guidance regarding the Student Attendance Policy & Procedure can be found here.
What can the GSU Advice Service do for me during the process?
- Advise you on the Student Engagement Appeals Process.
- Help you structure your form, including the reasons for your Appeal.
- Advise on the most suitable evidence.
- Read over your claim and suggest any changes.
- Guide you through the process if you don’t agree with the outcome.
Get in touch
If you need any further help and support, please get in touch with the advice service by completing our contact form here.
Correct as of April 2025