Grade Appeal Procedures
Students may only appeal a final course grade.
STEP 1. If a student receives a final grade and desires to clarify questions about a grade, program standard, or grading practice, the student should first discuss the concern with their instructor and have supporting documentation (i.e. tests, assignments, and quizzes).
STEP 2. When an agreement is not reached at step one and a student wishes to appeal the decision of an instructor, the student should submit a written appeal with a Student Concern Tracking Form within ten business days to the Deans Office. The students’ appeal must be signed and dated to be accepted. The Dean must respond within ten business days upon receiving the appeal and Student Concern Tracking Form. The form can be obtained from any academic dean’s office.
STEP 3. If an agreement is not reached in the previous steps and a student wishes to appeal the decision of the Deans office, the student must submit copies of the original appeal and Student Concern Tracking Form within ten business days to the Office of the Executive Vice President of Academic and Student Affairs. The EVP of Academic and Student Affairs will review and respond to the appeal within ten business days. The decision of the Executive Vice President of Academic and Student Affairs shall be final.