Admissions decisions are usually final. In most cases, applicants will need to improve their academic record and re-apply. However, you can appeal a decision for a number of reasons.

Appealing an admission decision

Reasons to submit an appeal

Admissions decisions are usually final. However, you can appeal a decision for the following reasons:

  • Your grades  have improved since the submission of your transcript, and the new documentation demonstrates that the reasons for refusal no longer apply
  • You have completed additional courses for which results are now available.
  • You have submitted a missing document that might affect your admission.
  • You have reason to believe there was an error in the decision process.

How to submit an appeal

If you would like to submit new information related to the reasons above, send it to the Admissions Office at [email protected].

An admission specialist will review the decision accordingly.

You cannot appeal our decision without a reason or based on decisions other applicants may have received.

There is no appeal process for the Faculty of Education.

You must file your appeal in writing as soon as possible providing relevant supporting documentation.

Your appeal request may not be considered if the program has reached its quota, whether the ultimate decision is favorable to you or not.

  • Email your letter of appeal to [email protected].
  • Use the subject heading “Appealing an admission decision.”
  • Include the following in your appeal letter:
    • your name, your student number and the name of the program for which you have applied
    • the reason for your appeal
    • the supporting documentation

You will receive the Appeals Committee decision in writing within 10 business days. The committee’s decision is final.

What we do not accept:

• The same document already submitted for evaluation
• Letters of recommendation or personal circumstances
• Proof of enrolment in a course without an interim grade

Contact information

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Tabaret Hall
75 Laurier Avenue East, Room 129
Ottawa, ON K1N 6N5
Canada

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