Appeal Form for Notification of Intention to Report Unsatisfactory Academic Progress

Important Information

Student visa holders studying in Australia must maintain satisfactory academic progress. If you have failed a course level in the English Language program four times, you are deemed to have unsatisfactory academic progress.


Under the Australian Government’s Education Services for Overseas Students (ESOS) Act 2000, RMIT University Pathways (RMIT UP) is obliged to inform the Department of Home Affairs (DHA) if a student has not maintained satisfactory academic progress.


If you have been sent a notice of RMIT UP’s intention to report your unsatisfactory academic progress to the DHA, you may appeal this decision if you can provide evidence of at least one of the following:

  • Significant relevant circumstances have not been considered in the decision
  • There was an error in process or breach of policy that had a significant impact on the decision
  • There is new, relevant evidence that was not available at the time of the decision, which would have had a significant impact on the decision

The Deputy Director, English (or delegate) will review your appeal within 10 business days. When a decision has been made, you will be sent an email with the outcome and the reasons for the decision.


If you choose to lodge an appeal, you should continue to attend your scheduled classes as normal.


For further information on academic progress requirements, please read the Policies and Procedures page on the RMIT UP website.


If you have any questions about the appeal process, please contact pathways.compliance@rmit.edu.au

Submission Requirements
  1. Complete this form within 20 working days of receiving the notice of RMIT UP's intention to report your unsatisfactory academic progress. You should provide an explanation of the reason for your appeal, and how it is related to the grounds for appeal described above.
  2. Attach and submit any documented evidence to support your appeal.
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