Admission appeals – Senate Appeals Board

Admission, Readmission and Transfer Credit Appeals

The Senate Appeals Board considers appeals for admission or readmission to the university, where special circumstances are present or where policy requires adjudication of an admission decision by a representative committee.

Reasons for appealing an admission decision

You have extenuating circumstances which impacted your ability to meet the university's admission requirements
You believe there was an error in processing your application

Admission appeals not considered by the board

Any appeal with no new evidence to support the appeal
Dissatisfaction with University policy
Failure to meet published deadlines

Admission appeals must be submitted 21 days after receipt of an admission or readmission decision. Please allow 10 business days for a response to your appeal.

How to apply for an admission appeal

Download the Senate Appeals Board Non-Disciplinary Action appeal application form
Write a letter of appeal indicating new or compelling reasons for appeal consideration
Gather the documentation related to your request for appeal. Documentation could include medical notes, transcripts, etc. Letters of recommendation are not required, unless requested.
Submit the form, letter and documentation:
- Email completed packages to sabapp@sfu.ca; or
- Mail to:
  Senate Appeals Board Secretary
  Student Services
  Simon Fraser University
  Maggie Benston Centre 3200
  8888 University Drive
  Burnaby, BC V5A 1S6
  Canada

SenateAppeals_NonDisciplinary_2019.pdf
Download the Senate Appeals Non-Disciplinary Application Form