Student apeal of a grade

Students have the right to objective, professional evaluation of their academic work and to fair, equitable treatment in their academic relationships with members of the faculty. To initiate the process of appealing a grade earned during a given semester, students who believe they have a legitimate grievance must first confer with the professor of the course.  This student/professor conference must take place no later than the end of the orientation week of the semester following the issue in question.   If the issue is not resolved at the instructor level, the student may appeal to the Chief Academic Officer (CAO) by submitting a full, fair, written account of the incident or circumstances giving rise to the grievance. 

Appeal of Other Academic-Related Issues

Students wishing to discuss an issue pertaining to a course, instructor or other academic-related issues arising during a semester may direct their concerns to the Program Chair, or, in the Chair’s absence, to the CAO.  If the grievance is deemed to be of a very serious nature or it is determined that its resolution will have a profound impact on general student welfare or on the conduct of professional responsibilities in the university, the Program Chair / CAO will refer the matter to the Academic Appeals Committee or prescribe an alternatively appropriate procedure consistent with the university’s mission. Academic appeals to the Program Chair / CAO must be submitted no later than the end of the first day of orientation week of the semester following the grievance.