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Student Grade Appeal

Any student wishing to appeal the final grade received in any course may do so according to the following procedure:

  1. Collect all tests, assignments, class notes and other relevant materials and request a conference in writing with the instructor of the course in question.The same materials collected must be presented at each stage of the appeal process, with no addition or omission of items.
  2. Present the case for grade appeal directly to the instructor.
  3. If not satisfied with the decision of the instructor, the student has 15 calendar days to appeal in writing to the instructor’s Department Chair or Program Coordinator (see listing in College Personnel section of the Catalog). All tests, assignments, class notes and other relevant materials must be presented to the Department Chair or Program Coordinator.
  4. If not satisfied with the decision of the Department Chair or Program Coordinator, the student has 15 calendar days to appeal in writing to the appropriate Dean of Instruction. All tests, assignments, class notes and other relevant materials must be presented to the instructional Dean.
  5. If not satisfied with the decision of the Dean of Instruction, the student has 15 calendar days to appeal in writing to the Vice President of Instruction. All tests, assignments, class notes and other relevant materials must be presented to the Vice President of Instruction.
  6. If not satisfied with the decision of the Vice President of Instruction, the student has 15 calendar days to appeal in writing to the President of the College. All tests, assignments, class notes and other relevant materials must be presented to the President.

Grade appeals may only be considered if the procedure has been followed explicitly in the order outlined. The grade appeal process must be initiated and completed within one calendar year of completion of the course. Grade appeals after the deadline will not be considered.