Free Academic Appeal Letter Template

[Your Full Name]
[Student ID]
[Course / Department]
[Email] | [Phone]

[Date]

Academic Appeals Office
[University / Institution]
[Address]

Dear Sir / Madam,

Re: Formal academic appeal — [Module Code / Decision Reference]

I am writing to formally appeal the [decision — e.g. "grade of [X] awarded for [Module Code], [Module Name], [Academic Year]"], in accordance with [relevant regulation — e.g. "Section [X] of the [University] Academic Appeals Procedure"].

The grounds for my appeal are:

1. [Specific ground — e.g. "Procedural irregularity: the assessment did not follow the criteria published in the module handbook, specifically [details]."]
2. [Specific ground — e.g. "Material new evidence: documented mitigating circumstances which I was unable to disclose at the time of submission, namely [details], with supporting evidence attached."]
3. [Specific ground if applicable].

In support of this appeal I have attached:
• [Document 1 — e.g. "Module handbook excerpt"]
• [Document 2 — e.g. "Medical evidence / counsellor letter"]
• [Document 3 — e.g. "Correspondence with the module tutor"]
• [Document 4]

Outcome requested:
I respectfully request that:

• The original mark / decision is [reviewed by an independent second marker / set aside and the assessment re-taken / replaced with [specific outcome]].
• A clear written explanation of the outcome of this appeal is provided within the timescale set out in the procedure.

I would also welcome the opportunity to present my appeal in person to the panel if a hearing is offered.

Thank you for considering this appeal.

Yours faithfully,

[Your Full Name]
[Student ID]