An appeal (grievance) or petition relating to an assigned academic
decision, grade, or other evaluation, or relating to other decisions
based on University policies, may be made by following the procedures
outlined in the Appeals, Petitions, and Re-Assessment section of the Science Examinations and Standings chapter of the University Calendar. The
Optometry Undergraduate Studies Committee reviews the appeal or
petition and forwards a recommendation to the Science Appeals and
Petitions Committee. The student is notified by letter of the final
decision made by the latter Committee. The decision may be appealed
through the normal appeal channels within the Faculty.
A student may wish to request special consideration in two situations:
- An appeal of an academic grade or decision. Appeals are appropriate when the student is disputing the grade or decision.
- A
petition for special consideration. Petitions are appropriate when the
student agrees that the rules have been applied fairly and is not
disputing grades but, is requesting special consideration because of
extenuating circumstances (e.g., illness). The procedure by which such
requests will be considered is described in the University policy on
student grievances and associated procedures (Policy "70").
Note
The
final year will be composed of three clinical sessions starting with
the Spring Term. The Spring session will commence in the first Monday
in May and continue for 15 weeks. The Fall session will commence in the
last Monday in August and continue for 15 weeks. The Winter session
will commence January 2 and continue for 13.5 weeks.