Student Appeal of a Grade When a student believes the final grade he or she received in a course is inaccurate he or she should:

Make an appointment with the instructor who issued the grade or status and explain the reasons for this belief. This process must be initiated within thirty (30) calendar days of receiving the grade. The instructor and the student should make every effort to resolve the issue. It is expected that most, if not all, misunderstandings will be resolved at this level.

If the grade or status issue is not resolved, the student can appeal in writing to the instructor's supervisor. This individual may be the department chairperson or program chairperson.

Once the student has appealed the grade or status with the chairperson, if the issue is not resolved to the student's satisfaction, the student may appeal to the department chairperson, next higher chairperson, or whomever is next in line.

The student's next recourse is to appeal to the Dean of Academic Affairs.

If the student feels further appeal is necessary, he or she may file a formal grievance using the applicable process presented in college policy/procedures.

If the grade is based upon a student disciplinary issue, students and faculty should contact the Director of Student Support and Development. Students may also contact the above director regarding questions and/or discussion of grade dispute issue(s).

For more information, contact the Office of the Registrar.