Appeals of the Academic Appeals Board decisions must be made to the Academic Appeals Board of Governing Council within 90 days . Petitions to Defer Final Examinations Petitions must be supported by documentation. Late petitions will be rejected. It is the responsibility of the student to provide supporting documentation, medical or other. It is the practice of some doctors to charge a fee for writing medical notes.
Any cost incurred by the student in obtaining a doctor's note is the responsibility of the student.
Medical Certificates must state clearly the duration of the illness and show that the doctor was consulted at the time of the illness. Students who become ill during the examination should report to the Health Service or to Registrarial Services immediately. If the petition is not based on medical grounds, other supporting documentation should be attached.