GRADE APPEAL PROCESS

In cases where a student is appealing a grade, the grade appealed shall remain in effect until the appeal procedure is completed, or the problem resolved.

Student Appeals for Instructor Imposed Sanctions:

The intent of the appeals process is to treat all parties fairly, and to make all parties aware of the appeals procedure. In those cases in which a student has received an instructor-imposed sanction, the student shall follow the procedures outlined below:

1. UNDERGRADUATE STUDENTS

 

1. The student should first attempt a resolution with the course instructor. This initial step must be taken within ten (10) days from the imposition of the sanction or, in the case of an appeal of a final grade in the course, within thirty (30) days of the beginning of the next regular term. The student who makes an appeal is responsible for submitting all applicable documentation. If the instructor is unavailable for any reason, the process starts with the department chairperson.

2. If the procedure in Step 1 (a) does not have a mutually satisfactory result, the student may appeal in writing to the department chairperson within ten (10) days after the action taken in Step 1 (a), who will attempt to resolve the issue at the departmental level. When a student appeals a final grade, the faculty member must provide all criteria used for determining grades.

3. Should the issue not be resolved at the departmental level, either the student or instructor may appeal in writing to the Dean of the college in which the course is offered within ten (10) days of the action taken in Step 2 (b). The Dean will attempt to achieve a mutually satisfactory resolution. The Dean of the college in which the student is enrolled will be notified.

4. Should the issue not be resolved by the Dean, either the student or instructor may appeal in writing within ten (10) days of the action taken in Step 3 (c) to the Budget and Academic Policy Committee who shall refer the matter to the University Academic Appeals Board for resolution. The hearing panel has the right to seek additional documentation if necessary.

5. Should the student or the instructor be dissatisfied with the determination of the Academic Appeals Board then either party may appeal with the V.P. of Academic Affairs within thirty (30) days from the receipt of the decision the Board. The decision of the Provost/V.P. shall be final.
   
   

2. GRADUATE STUDENTS


Graduate students who desire to appeal an instructor-imposed sanction should consult the appropriate Graduate School publication for the proper procedures to follow.


3. MEDICAL SCHOOL STUDENTS

Medical School students who desire to appeal an instructor-imposed sanction should consult the appropriate Medical School publication for the proper procedures to follow.