Academic Appeals
The NOSM University Act, 2021 gives the Senate of NOSM University responsibility for the educational policies of the University, including the power to “to hear and determine appeals from the decisions of the faculty councils on examinations and on applications for admission”
The Senate has delegated the authority to act for Senate in hearing appeals to the Senate Appeals Committee (SAC). There is no appeal level beyond the Senate SAC; the decision of the committee is final. Appeals are confidential and oral hearings are closed
For key documents, processes or information or if you have questions regarding Academic Appeals please contact the University Secretary at governance@nosm.ca and in the subject line “Learner Appeals”
If you are a student/learner looking to appeal a matter, as a starting point, ensure you have read the appropriate program Appeal Policy.
Please ensure that you have read the Senate Appeals Policy and forms with particular attention to:
Section 3.2 of the Senate Appeal Policy in which it states ” An appeal to the SAC may only be made: a. after a decision subject to the appellate jurisdiction of the SAC has been made and communicated to the Learner. b. after all procedures at the previous level(s) have been exhausted
Senate Appeal Policy and Request Form
UPDATE – Senate Appeals Policy was approved by the Senate on April 10, 2025 and is now effective.
Senate Appeal Request Form (Updated April 2024)
Senate Appeals Committee Terms of Reference (2023)
The request for an appeal form along with the supporting documents must be completed and sent to the University Secretary (governance@nosm.ca) within the allotted timeframe.
For support, please refer to the links or contacts below:
NOSM University Learner Support Services – https://www.nosm.ca/education/current-learners/learnersupportservices/
Resident Wellness- For urgent wellness or crisis issues, please contact the 24 hour/7 days a week accessible PARO hotline at 1-866-HELP-DOC.
Gina Kennedy | University Secretary
Director, Office of the President
T (705) 662-7206 | C (705) 618-4009 * preferred method of contact via phone
General Email: governance@nosm.ca