Leeds academic appeal: assessment board grounds and deadline
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If you want to appeal a final Leeds assessment board decision, submit through the online Case Creator within 20 working days of publication of your formal assessment results. First, contact your School so you understand the assessment decision, and check that the decision is final rather than provisional. The listed grounds include mitigating circumstances not given enough consideration, a procedural error or irregularity, and unsatisfactory supervision.
- Time limit to appeal
- An academic appeal must be submitted within 20 working days of publication of your formal assessment results.[1]
- What to try first
- Students considering an appeal are encouraged first to contact their School to make sure they understand the assessment decision.[1]
- Grounds you can use
- The listed grounds include: mitigating circumstances were not given enough consideration; a procedural error or irregularity; and unsatisfactory supervision.[2]
- Where to submit
- Submit your appeal through the online Case Creator tool.[1]
Check the decision and contact your School first
The procedure says students considering an appeal are encouraged first to contact their School to make sure they understand the assessment decision and any feedback. Do that before you build your case. Read your own letter and the published decision carefully, and keep a copy. Write a short note of the decision you want to appeal and the ground you think applies; that can help you use the Case Creator.
You can only appeal final decisions. The procedure says you cannot appeal a provisional decision such as provisional marks or a prediction for your final award from the degree calculator. Decisions are final once they become official, after final assessment committees at the end of the academic year. If you are not sure whether the decision you have is final, ask your School or LUU Advice.
Work out the 20-working-day deadline
An academic appeal must be submitted within 20 working days of publication of your formal assessment results. The clock starts with publication of those results, and the limit is in working days. Use the date the formal assessment results were published. Keep a copy of the page or message showing that publication date. If you cannot tell which date is the publication date, ask your School or LUU Advice to confirm it.
Match your case to a listed ground
To appeal, you need appropriate grounds to contest the decision. The listed grounds include:
- mitigating circumstances were not given enough consideration
- a procedural error or irregularity
- unsatisfactory supervision
The procedure lists all grounds for appeal, so read that list and use the ground or grounds that fit your case. You need to present sufficient supporting information and only what is relevant to your grounds. The onus is on you, the student, to provide that information. If you use evidence, it must be true evidence. Keep your supporting information focused on the ground you use. You must provide all the supporting information you consider most relevant within two weeks of submitting your case through Case Creator. If you are unsure whether a ground applies, ask LUU Advice to read the procedure with you.
Submit through Case Creator and keep your records
Submit your appeal through the online Case Creator. The tool can help you build and submit your case, or explore whether Leeds can accept your academic appeal. You can view the list of questions before you start. If you cannot log in to the Case Creator, the guidance refers to a User Guide.
Once you submit, you receive an acknowledgement and further information about how an academic appeal is considered and progressed. The acknowledgement and later message can help you see what happens next in the process. Keep copies of what you submit, your acknowledgement, and any supporting information. Keep to the two-week supporting information window that runs from submission of your case.
Get help and read any outcome carefully
LUU Advice is listed under Free help at Leeds. You can contact LUU Advice to help you understand the procedure, your letter, or what you need to do next. You do not need to manage the procedure alone; the free help is there for Leeds students. If you receive an outcome you do not understand, read it carefully and ask LUU Advice to explain it and where to confirm any next step.
Free help at Leeds
- LUU Advice Free.
Common questions
What is the deadline for a Leeds academic appeal?
An academic appeal must be submitted within 20 working days of publication of your formal assessment results. The limit is in working days, not calendar days.
Can I appeal provisional marks or a predicted award?
You can only appeal final decisions. Provisional marks and a prediction for your final award from the degree calculator are given as examples of provisional decisions you cannot appeal.
What grounds can I use for an academic appeal at Leeds?
The listed grounds include mitigating circumstances were not given enough consideration, a procedural error or irregularity, and unsatisfactory supervision. The procedure lists all grounds for appeal.
Where do I submit the appeal and when is supporting information due?
Submit through the online Case Creator. You must provide all the supporting information you consider most relevant within two weeks of submitting your case through Case Creator.
Sources
- Academic appeals | Governance and Compliance, University of Leeds. Checked 3 November 2026.
- Appealing assessment outcomes or withdraw from study decisions | Students | University of Leeds, University of Leeds. Checked 3 November 2026.