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The Senate Appeals Committee hears student academic appeals from faculty-level decisions. If you are a student who wants to appeal an academic decision made by your faculty:

• Review the Academic appeals information on the Senate Appeals Committee page, including the SAC Jurisdiction and Appeals Procedures to ensure you meet the appeal criteria.

• If you meet the criteria and would like to proceed with an appeal, complete the Notice of Academic Appeal Form and email it to discipline.appeals@dal.ca.

Through the awarding of honorary degrees, ��ɫֱ�� aims to recognize individuals whose accomplishments and achievements will inspire our graduates while reflecting the character and values of the university. The Senate Honorary Degree Committee (SHDC) (link to SHDC page) invites nominations of candidates who have demonstrated:

i. Inspirational leadership in, or service to, society; 

ii. Outstanding contributions to, or leadership in, a field or discipline of study or a non‐academic area of achievement; 

iii. Significant pattern of outstanding achievement at, or contributions to, ��ɫֱ��.

Visit the Honorary Degree Nomination Process page to learn more about who is eligible to receive an honorary degree and how nominations are considered by the SHDC.

If you are ready to proceed with a nomination:

• Complete the Honorary Degree Nomination Form

• Attach the following supporting documents: 
  1. A curriculum vitae or career summary of the nominee (e.g., an excerpt from Who’s Who). 
  2. A personal statement of support for the nominee. 
  3. A summary of the nomination. 
  4. At least two letters seconding/supporting the nomination.

Submit your completed form and supplementary documents by email to senate@dal.ca.