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If you have received an academic integrity allegation outcome and would like support lodging an appeal, please contact our Advocacy team for a free appointment. Our experienced team can support you through the process.
Please note: A new Deakin University Student Academic Integrity Policy and Procedure will be introduced in 2023. You can access the new Student Academic Integrity Policy here, and the new Procedure here. You can access the Historic Versions of the Policy here, and the Procedure here. Some of this information may not be applicable to you, depending on when you have received your Academic Integrity Allegation. If you are unsure which process and information is right for you, please contact us and we will provide further information and advice. This Academic Integrity Appeals webpage is for the Student Academic Integrity Policy and Procedure, effective 30/07/2021 to 22/01/2023. Once we have further information regarding the new appeals process, this webpage will be updated.
You may appeal to the University Appeals Committee (UAC) against a Faculty Academic Integrity Committee outcome on one or more of the following four grounds:
a) A misapplication of process occurred that resulted in material disadvantage to the student;
b) The decision was manifestly wrong;
c) The outcome imposed by the original decision maker was manifestly excessive, inappropriate or not available in the circumstances;
d) New evidence that was not known or available at the time of the original decision is now available and could have affected the outcome of the decision (Academic Board Regulations, Part 11 Clause 36.3.
If you believe that one or more of the grounds of appeal apply and you want to appeal to the University Appeals Committee (UAC), you can lodge an appeal online here.
You will need to submit:
After conducting the hearing, the UAC can decide either to dismiss the appeal or to uphold the appeal in whole or in part.
If they decide to uphold the appeal they then either:
Where the only successful ground of appeal is the outcome (i.e. the penalty) was manifestly excessive/ inappropriate/ not available in the circumstances, the UAC may vary the outcome (penalty) but may not vary the decision of finding the allegation proven.
The decision of the University Appeals Committee is final within Deakin University.
A DUSA Advocate can:
Please note that DUSA Advocates experience very busy periods, particularly at the end of each trimester where we need to assist a large number of students, so it is important that you book an appointment to see an Advocate as early as possible. For more information or to speak to an Advocate about your individual situation, please contact us here.
If you are considering an appeal, we recommend scheduling an appointment with a DUSA Advocate for advice that is personalised and specific to your circumstances. While DUSA makes every effort to ensure that the information provided is accurate and up-to-date, DUSA expressly excludes responsibility for any errors or omissions.