Academic Issues and Procedures

If you’re feeling overwhelmed or struggling with your university workload, you don’t have to face it alone. Our Student Advisers can listen, support you, and make sure you’re aware of all the options, support services, and formal University processes available.

Fit to Sit

Guidance on the University’s Fit to Sit policy — what it means, when to apply, and how it replaces the previous mitigating circumstances procedure.

Extreme and Exceptional Extenuating Circumstances (EEEC)

Information on how to apply if serious or unexpected circumstances have prevented you from engaging with your studies.

Academic Appeals

Find out how to appeal an academic decision based on procedural or academic irregularities that may have affected your results.

Plagiarism & Academic Integrity

Support and representation if you are invited to a meeting regarding plagiarism, ghostwriting, or inappropriate use of AI.

Senate Disciplinary

Advice and representation for students involved in Senate Disciplinary proceedings or investigations.

Fitness to Practice

Support through Fitness to Practice procedures if your professional conduct or suitability for your course is being reviewed.

Complaints

Learn how to raise a formal complaint about your experience at GCU and how our advisers can help you through the process.

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