Submitting a University appeal in the UAE Many people ask about the meaning of submitting a leniency petition to a university in the UAE, and what are the conditions and steps for filing such a request. This article will clarify these points and provide a sample template for a leniency petition in the UAE.

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When Can a University appeal in the UAE

A leniency petition to a university in the UAE must be submitted in accordance with the university’s prescribed regulations and controls, which are set forth based on the administrative and educational policies of each institution.

A University appeal in the UAE can be defined as any claim asserting the improper application of one of the university’s academic policies or procedures, or requesting the exemption of the student from one of the university’s prevailing academic policies or procedures.

Generally, university policies stipulate the procedures related to academic grievances and academic petitions. There is a difference between the two: a grievance is a complaint or claim submitted by the student detailing ill-treatment or unfair treatment regarding an academic matter, or a matter related to their enrolment at the university.

Therefore, a student at a university cannot submit an academic petition or a leniency petition to a university in the UAE except in the following cases:

• The university’s incorrect application of academic policies and procedures to the student.
• A request for exemption from one of the university’s prevailing academic policies or procedures.
• A grievance regarding ill-treatment or unfair treatment in an academic matter.
• A petition concerning an issue related to their enrolment at the university.

Conditions for Submitting a Leniency Petition to a University in the UAE

There are specific conditions that must be fulfilled for the process of submitting a University appeal in the UAE to be completed, which are:

• The leniency petition or appeal must be submitted by a student who is currently registered at the university, or who was previously enrolled and wishes to return.
• The leniency petition must relate to the application of academic policies or procedures that affect the student.
• The leniency petition must be submitted to the authority responsible for handling academic grievances and petitions at the university, which is usually the office responsible for student affairs.
• The petition must be submitted within the timeframe specified by the university for processing such requests. Generally, the petition must be submitted during the academic semester in which the incident subject to the grievance or petition occurred.

Steps for University appeal in the UAE

The student submitting a University appeal in the UAE must follow these steps:

1. The leniency petition must be submitted in written format to the college in which the student is enrolled.
2. All required supporting documents must be attached to the petition.
3. The college must study the petition submitted by the student and refer its recommendations to the Student Cases Committee.
4. The leniency petition may be submitted to the Office of the Dean of Admission and Registration in cases that fall outside the purview and responsibilities of the colleges.
5. Colleges may submit the leniency petition or appeal to the Student Cases Committee on behalf of the student.
6. The Student Cases Committee is formed to rule on leniency petitions, appeals, or grievances submitted to the university’s colleges.
7. The Student Cases Committee meets periodically as necessary.
8. The Student Cases Committee studies and rules on the leniency petitions.
9. The decisions issued by the Student Cases Committee are considered final after they are ratified.

Read also: Appealing Administrative Judgments in the UAE

Sample Leniency Petition in the UAE

Samaha Legal Consultants Office presents a sample template for a leniency petition to a university in the UAE regarding readmission:

To [University Name] Applicant: University Student: [Student Name] | University ID: [Student ID]

Subject: Petition for Readmission to the Current Semester

Whereas I was registered at the University in the College of [College Name], and due to my specific circumstances,
I was unable to continue my studies during the first semester, which is the current semester.

This was due to very private family circumstances, specifically my mother’s illness and my necessary accompaniment of her in the hospital.

Given that I am still within the first semester, I hereby submit this leniency petition to the Deanship of the University to readmit me to the current academic semester.

I attach a medical report regarding my mother’s condition, a statement of my academic grades at the University,
and the date of my enrolment. I implore your esteemed office to accept my request and readmit me to the University.

Please accept my utmost respect and appreciation.

University Student: [Student Name] Signature: [Signature]

A student wishing to submit a readmission request can also do so electronically through the official websites of the university they were studying at, by filling in the required data. The request of University appeal will then be referred to the competent authority.

In this article, we have clarified everything concerning the leniency petition to a university in the UAE,
including the appropriate time to submit it.

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