Receiving an outcome
Formal decisions on show cause are often not made until after the start of the next semester, due to the tight timelines surrounding results and holidays. It is important to keep checking your student email account for your show cause decision and any actions you may need to take.
If the Associate Dean decides you have shown good cause they will:
- allow you to re-enrol without restrictions.
If they decide you have not shown good cause, then they have two options. They can:
If you are allowed to re-enrol, and you do not meet the academic progression requirements in the next semester, you may be asked to show good cause again.
What exclusion means
Unfortunately, if we do not accept the reasons and plan put forward at the show cause stage, then you will be excluded from re-enrolling in your course. We will email you to notify you of this decision.
To be excluded means that you will not be permitted to re-enrol in your course for at least four consecutive semesters (two calendar years).
If you are in international student this is likely to affect your student visa status, and we are obliged to inform the appropriate government department about any exclusion. For any questions about your visa requirements you can contact the international compliance team at esos.compliance@sydney.edu.au.
Appealing the decision
If you’re excluded from your course or don't believe the conditions imposed on your re-enrolment are reasonable, you can submit an appeal to your faculty.
The email you receive with your decision will include information on how to appeal. Read more about our Academic appeals process.
If you’re appealing against an exclusion decision, you should continue to attend any classes you’re enrolled in while your appeal decision is pending. Even if we make the decision to exclude, we do not immediately cancel your enrolment because of your right to appeal.
Applying for readmission after being excluded
After two years, you can apply to return to the same award course, as long as it is still offered by the University. Readmission is not automatic and is at the discretion of the Associate Dean of the faculty or school.
In your application you will need to show that during your period of exclusion you have taken steps to support your future academic progression. This could include steps you have taken to strengthen your skills, such as studying or work experience, or steps you’ve taken to address any personal circumstances that previously prevented you from meeting progression requirements.
If you're in one of the following faculties/schools you can fill out the Student application for re-admission after exclusion:
- Faculty of Medicine and Health
- Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences
- Faculty of Science
- University of Sydney Business School
- Faculty of Engineering
If you're in another faculty or school you will need to contact an academic progression advisor.