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Welcome to the home of ECU Student Guild!

We’re a student-led organisation here to support and represent ECU students just like you.

Guild membership is free and automatic for all ECU students (unless you’ve opted out).
Getting involved is one of the best ways to make the most of your time at ECU
– from events and support services to student advocacy and leadership opportunities, we’re here for you.

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End of Semester FAQs

Having issues with results or assessments? Please read the most frequently asked questions below to follow the correct processes, and discover how the Guild can assist you.

I've been accused of Academic Misconduct

If you have received an email informing you of Academic Misconduct, Read the Guild Academic Misconduct Guide

A Guild Advisory Officer can assist you through this process if you require.

Book an appointment with a Guild Advisory Officer here. Please note at this busy time appointments may be booked up to two weeks in advance. If you cannot book an appointment before your Academic Misconduct meeting, book the soonest-available appointment and inform the school ASAP

I am confused about the result I received

If you believe you have been graded unfairly, Read the Guild Results Appeal Guide

Step 1: You can request an informal review with the staff member who marked your assignment.

Step 2: If you disagree with the outcome of the Informal Review and have valid grounds, you can apply for a Formal Review. A Guild Advisory Officer can assist you with this process if you require.

Book an appointment with a Guild Advisory Officer here. Please note at this busy time appointments may be booked up to two weeks in advance.

I want to appeal my outcome to the Student Appeals Committee

Students can lodge an appeal to the SAC to contest the outcome of a result review or academic misconduct decision. If you believe you have grounds for an appeal, read the Guild Guide for Appealing to the Student Appeals Committee

All SAC appeals are due within 14 calendar days of receiving the outcome of the relevant decision. If a student is Suspended or Expelled as a result of a previous decision, this period is automatically extended to 30 days.

A Guild Advisory Officer can assist you with this process, however at this busy time appointments may be booked up to two weeks in advance. It is therefore essential that you get your application in within the advised timeframe. If your application is missing information or does not meet the grounds for appeal, you may be given additional time to respond with more information.

Book an appointment with a Guild Advisory Officer here.

I am not able to attend my exam on the date scheduled

If you are unable to attend your examination at the scheduled date and time due to verifiable exceptional circumstances, you may be eligible to apply for a deferred examination.

To apply, complete the Deferred Exam Application form located under the Forms section of your student portal. The Deferred Exam application portal will open for submissions following release of the final exam timetable (six weeks from the standard exam period).

Your application must be submitted no later than three (3) days after the date of the examination and must be accompanied by appropriate supporting documentary evidence. If due to unforeseen circumstances you are unable to submit your application within the required time frame, you may still be eligible to apply however will be required to provide evidence to support the delay of your application submission.

ECU Guild Advisory Service Self-Help Guides

Need help? Read the Guild Self-Help Guides for information and assistance with the most common issues, such as Academic Misconduct, Withdrawl Without Penalty, and Appealing to the Student Appeals Committee

If you need additional support from the Guild Advisory Service, please book an appointment with a Guild Advisory Officer.