Grade Appeal Process

In the event students would like to contest a final grade, they should contact the instructor of the course to discuss a grade change. If the instructor elects to change the grade, they must complete the grade change form and submit it to the Registrar’s Office. If the instructor elects not to change the grade, the student may formally appeal the decision to the Dean of the College.

To formally appeal a grade change, the student must submit an Academic Appeal form, including a letter stating why the student contests the grade with supporting documentation. This must be filed with the Dean of the College within 12 weeks of the end of the semester in which the grade was assigned.

The Dean will meet with the instructor and the Program Director, if appropriate, to discuss the grade appeal. The Dean will make the final decision on the grade appeal within ten business days. The student will be notified of the decision via email by the Registrar’s Office.