Request a selection review
If you believe a selection decision on your application may have been affected by a procedural or factual error, you can request a formal review.
Before you request a review
A selection review considers whether the University’s selection policies and processes were applied correctly. It does not re-rank applicants or reassess academic merit where the original decision was correct.
A request for review is appropriate if you believe that
- It is not clear why your application was unsuccessful, or
- You believe the relevant information you provided was not considered, or
- You believe there was an error in how your application was assessed against the published selection criteria.
A review may not be appropriate if you did not meet the GPA and/or course entry requirements. Please refer to the University Handbook for specific and up-to-date information.
Please note that where entry into some courses is highly competitive with only a limited number of places available, meeting the minimum entry course requirement does not guarantee entry.
How the review process works
If you request a selection review:
- Your application and selection decision will be reviewed by the Academic Registrar
- The review will focus on whether policy and process were applied correctly
- You’ll receive a formal written outcome once the review is complete.
Submitting a review does not guarantee a change to the original decision.
What happens after a review
If you’re dissatisfied with the outcome of the review, you may be eligible to lodge an appeal.
An appeal:
- Can only be made after a review has been completed
- Must meet specific grounds under the University’s Student Appeals Policy (MPF1323)
- Is reviewed by Academic Board – the final appeal body for matters relating to selection.
Appeals are not available for general dissatisfaction with a decision.
Refer to the Student appeals page for further information.
Request a selection review
If you believe your circumstances meet the criteria above, you can submit a formal request for review online.
Frequently asked questions
Anyone who has applied for a course at the University of Melbourne and received a selection decision may request a review if they believe there was an error in the assessment of their application.
In most cases, reviews are based on the information available at the time of the original decision. New information is only considered in limited circumstances.
Timeframes can vary depending on the volume and complexity of requests. You’ll be notified once the review outcome is available.
No. Requesting a review does not affect your ability to apply for or accept other offers.
Yes, but only if an error is identified. If the original decision was made correctly under policy, it will not be changed.
Yes. A review must be completed before you can lodge an appeal under the Selection Appeals policy.