Students may appeal final course grades only. Grades for specific assignments or tests may not be appealed.
The first step of the grade appeal process is for the student to discuss the grade with the instructor who assigned the grade and attempt to resolve the issue.
In the event that the student is dissatisfied with the outcome of the appeal to the instructor, the appeal is to the next level administrator. In Com 1200 this is the course director. For other courses this is the department chair. If the department chair is the course instructor, then the next level is the associate dean in the College of Arts and Science.
The student appeal must be written. The student must provide evidence or documentation that the grade was assigned in an arbitrary or capricious manner. This is the only reason the administrator can change a grade.
The administrator will then consult the instructor for additional information.
Based on the written appeal and the information from the instructor, the administrator will provide a written decision to the student.
If the student is dissatisfied with the decision of the basic course director, the student may appeal to the chair. If the student is dissatisfied with the decision of the chair, the student may appeal to the associate dean of the College of Arts and Science.