Notice of Offence Appeal Form

Notice of Offence of an Academic Integrity Violation Appeal Form

This form is for use by students who wish to appeal a Notice of Offence of an Academic Integrity Violation.


You can only use this form if:


(1) you are filing an appeal for a Notice of Offence issued by a Faculty Dean, and


(2) the Notice of Offence was issued within the past Five (5) business days, and


(3) you can clearly demonstrate that the details of the Notice of Offence are inaccurate..


The appeal process is designed for students who believe they have been wrongly charged with an academic integrity violation, which they did not commit.


It is your responsibility to provide all necessary details and evidence to demonstrate that the Notice of Offence is incorrect. The Academic Appeals and Standards Committee will make its decision based solely on the information you submit in this form and will not seek additional details to support your case.


Your submission must contain a clear and objective appeal letter explaining why the Notice of Offence is incorrect.


Please note: The form must be submitted within five business days from the date the Notice of Offence was issued. Appeals submitted after the deadline will not be processed.


For detailed information about the appeal process, refer to Section 9 of the Disciplinary Regulations on Academic Integrity, available here and the Navigating Academic Policies, Procedures and Services Webpage, here.


To verify business days and university closures, please consult the Academic Calendar maintained by the Office of the Registrar.

I confirm that I have read the information above.

This is the date on which you received the Notice of Offence from the Faculty Dean's Office via email.

Please note that you must be within five (5) business days of receiving the Notice of Offence. If you are outside this period, your appeal will not be processed.


This number will be on the on the top left corner of the Notice of Offence.

Please ensure the reference number is entered accurately to allow us to verify the Notice of Offence.

Please select the type of violation(s) mentioned in the Notice of Offence.

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Please select the final penalty you received on the Notice of Offence.

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5. Student Information

Please write your last name, and first name.

Enter your student number here. Please review to ensure you enter the correct student number.

Enter your Algoma University email address.

Please indicate the semester you expect to graduate from your current program at Algoma University.

(For Example: Spring/Summer 2028)

6. Course Information

This information is on your Notice of Offence Form. Please review the form and enter your faculty name.

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Please open your course syllabus and enter the official title of the course.

Enter the course code and the section number here.

Write your professor's name, as it appears on the Notice of Offence.

Please identify any members of the Academic Appeals and Standards Committee (AASC) who you think may have a conflict of interest adjudicating this appeal.


Under Section 9.5 of the Disciplinary Regulations on Academic Integrity, you must disclose any potential conflict of interest with an AASC member reviewing your appeal.


  • A conflict of interest exists if you have a relationship with a committee member that could affect an impartial review. Examples include:
  • A familial or marital relationship
  • A financial relationship (e.g., employer-employee, business partnership)
  • The AASC member is your course instructor for JURI 2106
  • A close personal friendship with an AASC member.


The current members of the Academic Standards and Appeals Committee are as follows. (Source: Senate Committee Membership 2024-2025, updated on 7 February 2025):


•    Dr. Hari Luitel [FoBE]

•    Dr. Isaac Darko [FCCS Alternate]

•    Dr. Christine Madliger [FoS]

•    Dr. Olivia Pastore [FoS Alternate]

•    Dr. Rashid Khokhar [FCST]

•    Dr. Ping Luo [ FCST Alternate]

•    Dr. Laurie Bloomfield [Academic Dean]

•    Lorretta Neebar [University Registrar]

•    Abdul Hayyi [Student]

•    Nidhi Patel [Student Alternate]

•    Minion Paul [Student Alternate]

•    Muhammad Ashraf [Academic Integrity Manager (non-voting)]


Please identify the individual(s), if any, and describe the nature of their conflict of interest, below:


Please include the following documents with your submission:

It is your responsibility to provide all necessary details and evidence to demonstrate that the Notice of Offence is incorrect. The Academic Appeals and Standards Committee will make its decision based solely on the information you submit and will not seek additional details to support your case.


1. Appeal Letter


  • Your letter must objectively demonstrate to the Appeals Committee that you did not commit the academic integrity violation(s) outlined in the Notice of Offence.
  • Include all relevant details in your letter - a decision will be made based on the details you provide.
  • Appeals based on compassionate grounds cannot be considered, as stated in the Academic Integrity Policy. For further details, consult: Section 9 of the Disciplinary Regulations on Academic Integrity


2. Supporting Documents


  • Provide all relevant documentation to support your claim that you did not commit the violation(s) stated in the Notice of Offence - a decision will be made based on the evidence you provide.
  • Note: Do not attach .zip files.
  • Use the following naming structure for all documents:

Student Last Name - Document Title

example: Smith - Appeal Letter

Drag and drop files here or

By checking this box, I confirm that the information provided in this form is accurate to the best of my knowledge.

Please review your responses and ensure all required information and documents are included before submitting this form.

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