Academic Advocacy Webinars

Worried about your grades or academic standing? Consult with your professor or program as soon as issues arise, then register to attend any of the webinars hosted by TMAPS, TMGSU, TMSU, and the Ombudsperson’s office. The webinars will be approximately two hours long.

Review Significant Dates to learn the next appeal deadline. Need to appeal? Speak to your instructor or program director or review one of our past workshops here.

Upcoming Academic Standing and Appeals Virtual Workshops

Do you disagree with a final grade or academic standing recently assigned to you? Did you face extenuating circumstances or experience an unfair barrier that caused you to do poorly in your academic performance? If these questions are relevant to you, then the “Academic Standing Issues: What Are My Options? “webinar will help you determine if you should file a grade appeal or a standing appeal, or both. Tips on writing a strong appeal will be discussed. Facilitators are the Advocates from TMAPS, TMSU, and TMSU. Register for one of the sessions below.

Academic Standing Issues: What Are My Options?
Date/Time: January 12, 2026 | 12:00 PM – 2:00 PM
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Academic Standing Issues: What Are My Options?
Date/Time: January 15, 2026 | 5:00 PM – 7:00 PM
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Are you concerned about being on Academic Probation, Required To Withdraw (RTW), Standing Variation Withdrawal (SVW), Permanent Program Withdrawal (PPW), or Withdrawn? The “How to Write a Strong Appeal” webinar will cover the basics about TMU’s academic standings and the various options available to students who find themselves facing academic challenges. Qualifying for Fresh Start and the benefits of that program will be explained, reinstatement and transfer processes, as well as a brief overview of appeal options will be covered. Facilitators will be from Student Learning Support, TMSU, TMAPS, TMGSU, and the Ombudsperson’s Office.

How to Write a Strong Appeal
Date/Time: January 13, 2026 | 5:00 PM – 7:00 PM
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How to Write a Strong Appeal
Date/Time: January 14, 2026 | 12:00 PM – 2:00 PM
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Upcoming Student Rights Virtual Workshops

Learn how to use the online Academic Consideration Request (ACR) system with the TMAPS Students Rights Coordinator. The link to the ACR online system can be found on the Senate Resources page, scroll down to “Online Academic Consideration Requests.” Register for our first session below.

Student Rights Workshop: Academic Consideration Request
Date/Time: January 29, 2026 | 5:00 PM – 7:00 PM
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Student Rights Workshop: Academic Integrity
Date/Time: February 3, 2026 | 5:00 PM – 7:00 PM
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