Grade Appeals
A student who disagrees with a grade he or she has received should contact the course Instructor immediately to discuss the dispute. If the issue is not resolved, the student must submit a written appeal within the subsequent term after posting of final grades to the campus Chief Academic Officer or designee. The student’s appeal must include the reason for appealing the grade and must also provide documentation supporting the appeal (if applicable) with the written request. A decision regarding the appeal will be made within 30 calendar days of appeal submission. Students will be notified in writing of the decision.
Grade Appeal Process
If, after discussion with the course faculty member, the student believes he or she has received an unfair grade, the student can then begin the formal grade appeal procedure. To hold all parties, faculty and student alike, accountable and accurate to their statements, a written Grade Appeal Request Form is completed. This form is a formal written request asking the faculty member to reconsider the grade decision based upon the argument provided in writing on the Grade Appeal Request Form by the student. Students must ensure that the form is filled out accurately and completely. The Grade Appeal Form must be completed, filed, and received no later than thirty days into the term following the receipt of the grade. The formal grade appeal procedure follows the local campus academic chain of command. Once this decision has been made, students can appeal one additional level to the Campus Chief Academic Officer if there is still disagreement. The Campus Chief Academic Officer’s decision is final and may not be further appealed.