Mediation is a technique used to help two or more parties resolve a dispute relatively informally. Mediation is an option for certain types of offences in some University policies. The University of Toronto uses the services of mediators trained by St. Stephen's Community House. If you think mediation would be useful in solving a problem you are encountering, call the Office of Student Affairs , or see the listing for Mediation . File a Petition.
Students file petitions in order to obtain special consideration on an academic matter.
Common reasons for petitioning include missing an exam, not completing course work, or failing to meet administrative regulations or degree requirements. Unlike a complaint, a petition is initiated when you are seeking an exemption from the rules due to special circumstances, not because you think you have been treated unfairly or that the rules themselves are unfair. Petition procedures may differ by faculty or school but, in general, petitions must be supported by documentation, such as a medical note, in order to be successful. Appeal a Decision. An appeals process is initiated when there are grounds for having a decision reviewed.