EDIT: These have been -registry approved- and are still useful, but there are new, shinier, even easier to follow guides in the academic rep channels, which are ALSO registry approved (woo!). Ask your rep if you want them, or keep an eye on this space for when I (eventually) upload them here :)

Hello lovely people !

These graphics (registry approved)! have been sitting in the 'useful info' section of the academic rep chat for a while now, so if you have already seen these floating about in groupchats, apologies. But here are some super short and sweet graphics to explain the IMC and appeals processes.

As always, remember to check the webpages for both IMCs and appeals, and good luck !

IMCs

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IMCs are for unexpected and significant situations beyond your control - that impact your assessment

IMCs can Allow an exam board some discretion in decisions made about your outcomes beyond the normal ones for your course

IMCs can't Change your mark, allow a retake where you have already passed the unit, or change your outcomes more than the rules for your course allow

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Apply for an extension

This is for coursework only, and varies between departments, so make sure to check in with your unit conveyor

2

Get help !

Talk to your Director of Studies, and SU Advice & Support about your circumstances

3

Fill out your form Forms vary between departments, so make sure to double check. Advice & Support can help with this.

4

Get your evidence together

There is a reference list online, and Advice & Support can double-check

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Submit within 3 working days

You will be told the result of your IMC with your results.

If accepted, this will show as ‘MC’ on your transcript

APPEALS

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Appeals are against final academic decisions due to specific circumstances

Academic decisions include

• Progression to the next stage
• Remain on course
• Marks, degree, or classification.

Circumstances include

• IMCs that could not be disclosed at the time
• Procedural irregularities
• Evidence of examiner prejudice or bias
• Genuine academic differences (research degrees only)

STAGE ONE

Apply for an appeal within 14 days of getting your final academic decision. Evidence can be provided after this.

This is considered byyour Board of Studies,and you will be notified by letter.

STAGE TWO

If you want to review the decision, within 14 days of your letter

2A - if no case was made

Request the Director of Academic Registry reviews the appeals process and outcome, using form 2A

2B - if a case was made

Ask the Senate Secretary to hold a Student Academic Appeals Committee, using form 2B.

IF STAGE 2 DENIED

If needed, you can then make an external appeal with the Office of the Independent Adjudicator.