STEM 2450 Science HE Academic Progress Final Stage

Please make sure that you have read your Invitation to Show Cause email carefully, as it contains important information and links. The Show Cause submission is your opportunity to provide RMIT with information on your situation, how your study has been affected and what steps you can take for improvement in continuing your studies. It is an important step in being able to continue your study at RMIT. Before you start, visit the Show Cause Submission page for information and support on how to prepare your submission: https://www.rmit.edu.au/students/my-course/assessment-results/academic-progress/submit-show-cause. You can also contact RUSU for assistance in preparing your submission http://www.rusu.rmit.edu.au/exclusion.

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Date of Submission*

Student ID*

Student Full Name*

School

Program Code

Program Name*

Explain why your academic performance has been unsatisfactory

For the teaching periods in which you’ve been identified as at risk, especially the most recent teaching period, you need to explain: a) what went wrong and why (including both academic and personal circumstances that have impaired your performance) b) how much time each week you’ve spent in class and studying, and how much time you’ve spent on other commitments such as employment c) what you’ve done to resolve these issues, including any help you’ve sought d) what you’ve done to carry out your Academic Performance Improvement Plan. We strongly encourage you to provide a personal statement with full explanations to support your submission. Please note that all personal information will be treated as confidential.

Academic Issues*

Personal Issues*

Explain how your performance will improve

For the next teaching period, you need to explain: a) whether the issues that impaired your academic performance are still present, or your situation has improved b) if the issues are still present, how you’ll minimise their impact on your performance c) your short-term and long-term plans to improve your study skills and academic performance.

Plan for improvement*

Evidence provided with submission*

The Board will expect independent supporting documentation of any circumstances outside your control that have impaired your academic performance. Typical supporting documents include: a) a letter or report from a health practitioner or counsellor b) a death certificate or funeral notice for a close relative c) a police report of a crime against you d) evidence of your use of support services recommended in your Academic Performance Improvement Plan.

Please attach your supporting evidence*

If you have multiple files please combine into one file to upload as your evidence. File size limit is 30 MB per file.

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Student Declaration

1. I declare the information provided by me is true and correct in every detail and I acknowledge that RMIT University reserves the right to confirm the information provided and may vary or reverse any decision on the basis of incorrect or incomplete information.

2. I give consent for the University to contact my treating practitioner and/or other person or organisation named in supporting documentation to confirm/clarify the information provided and for the practitioner or other person/organisation to provide information limited to the impact of the medical/health condition in my show cause application.

3. I understand that I may be asked to provide a more specific consent to disclosure of information should this be required by the Program Assessment Board.

4. I understand that it is my responsibility to provide the evidence to support my submission. Provision of false or misleading information is grounds for disciplinary action.

What happens next

Once your submission is received, it will be reviewed, and may be referred to the Program Assessment Board for further assessment. You will be emailed with the outcome once a final decision has been confirmed.

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