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Exclusion Proposal

Have you received a Exclusion Proposal letter due to unsatisfactory academic progress? Our experienced Advocacy team are here to help and can provide you with support.

If you have received an email proposing exclusion from your course, you don’t need to go through this alone. We're here to help.

DUSA’s Student Advocacy and Support Service assists many students who have received an Academic Progress email from a Deakin faculty committee.

We understand that circumstances can impact on your ability to pass units. These circumstances may be related to health, wellbeing, finances, family, or academic issues. When you are unable to pass certain units, or to meet conditions that were previously placed on your enrolment, or you have exceeded the maximum timeframe to complete your course, your faculty may propose to exclude you from your course. You can access the Deakin Academic Progress Policy here.

“When I initially sought out help for my issue, I was extremely anxious and worried. I was left feeling comforted and secure after the support I received from my Dusa Advocate, so all in all I am delighted with the service.”

If you have received a Exclusion Proposal letter, an Advocate can:
  • Assist you to understand the proposal letter and the process of responding.
  • Support you to consider the possible courses of action available to you.
  • Provide advice about services that are relevant to your personal individual circumstances so you can access support if you want to.
If you decide to apply for an Academic Progress Review, an Advocate can:
  • Assist you to work out what information and supporting documents to include in your written submission.
  • Review your draft written submission, you can access our Exclusion Proposal Written Submission Template here, and provide you with suggestions about how to strengthen it.
  • Assist you to prepare for your Review Meeting.
  • Accompany you to the Review Meeting as your support person.
If you would like to further support however are not sure where to go or who to ask:
  • Deakin University also has a wide range of supports available regarding academic, health and wellbeing, and personal matters.
  • You can visit our Support Services webpage for more detailed information.
  • If you are not sure what support is best for you, we can provide you with additional information and referrals, please contact us for more information.
If you have received an Outcome Letter regarding the Faculty Committees decision and would like to appeal:

Received an Academic Progress letter? Watch this video to learn more and to find out how a DUSA Advocate can support you.

Review against exclusion letter

Not sure how to write your written submission? Don't worry, we can help.

Preparing for an Academic Progress Review Meeting? Watch this video to learn more and to find out how a DUSA Advocate can support you.

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