What should I do before I make the decision to appeal?

Before appealing a result you should speak to your lecturer, most problems with results can be cleared up without having to go through the whole appeals process. You should also apply to view to your script this can often clear up any problems as most successful appeals are a result of a numerical errors.

Why should I view my script?

The benefit of viewing your script is that the change to any numerical errors is instantaneous while a wait of up to 4 months can be expected to have an appeal heard.

How do I view a script?

Download and fill out the following form and drop it in to the exams office within 10 days of your results being posted.

What can I appeal?

1. Results of a subject or subjects.
2. This is straight forward if you have a reason to suspect that the mark received was not correct then this case applies.
3. The recommendation of an Examination Board Meeting. If there were some circumstances that the college were not aware of at the time of the exam i.e. you were ill or some personal problem
4. The conduct of the exam. If there was a problem with the conditions under which the exam was sat i.e. building works were being carried out in the vicinity of the exam hall and they impaired your ability to concentrate.

When can I appeal?

You can appeal within 10 working days of the day on which the results are posted on thee notice boards in C.I.T.

How much does it cost?

It costs €35 per subject appealed under a), the cost per subject is doubled for appeals based on  b) & c), this is payable to the registrars office along with the presentation of the completed appeals form.

What can the result of an appeal be?

An appeal may result in an increase or a decrease in marks or no change at all. In the case of medical or personal problems a student may be allowed to sit the exam again on a first time basis. Also if an appeal is successful the cost is refunded to the student.

How do I appeal?

Download and fill out the following form and present it to the registrars’ office within 10 days of your results being posted along with the relevant fee. Appeals can only be accepted from the student either in person or by post they cannot be accepted via email. Appeals made by a third party cannot be accepted under any circumstances.

What is the actual appeal process?

If you have any other enquiries please contact the Education Officer or 
Registrars Office – Located on the second floor of the Admin building

Internal    6465
Phone   (021) 4326465