If you have encountered an academic policy (ie, getting exempt from a core, moving an exam, etc.) that you would like to seek an exception to and have already spoken with an advisor in the Registrar's Office, the next step is to write a letter of appeal.
This letter should be directed to Mrs. Linda Branton, Assistant Registrar. The Assistant Registrar will pass your appeal on to the appropriate committee (normally the Academic Affairs Committee or the Academic Program and Policy Committee). Ultimately, the decisions are up to the committees. Please allow for one to two weeks for a decision.
The important thing to remember when writing a letter of appeal is that it must be a formal letter. Please treat it as you would an academic paper, using proper titles when referring to professors or staff and using proper grammar and style.
Don't be afraid to include background information that you think is relevant - including high school grades or marks from a previous semester. If you feel that a personal situation in your life is directly affecting your appeal, please concisely state the situation. It is much better to stay away from opinions of taste (ie, I feel that I shouldn't have to take my Social Science core because I don't like it and am not good at it). Instead, present clearly and concisely your request, specific reasons for the request, and any evidence that may support your request. Two paragraphs is a sufficient length.
In the end, academic policies that exist at Redeemer have been created to protect the students as well as the academic integrity of the institution, not to make your life difficult. They are also a way to ensure that all students are treated equally when interacting with the institution. All appeals receive careful consideration and individual attention.