Any question on the part of the student concerning the accuracy of a grade should be raised first with the course instructor. If, after contacting the course instructor, a student still does not believe the grade to be correct, the student should contact the respective Department Chairperson or Program Director of the course.
If after contacting the Department Chair or Program Director, the student still believes the issue has not been resolved, a Grade Re-evaluation Request should be filed in the office of the respective Dean. Such a request must be made by the 7th week of the semester following the one in which the grade was given. The Dean will request a written explanation of the grade from the instructor. Once received, this explanation is sent to the student.
If after receiving this explanation, the student still believes that the issue has not been resolved, s/he may submit a petition to the Academic Appeals Board within two (2) weeks from the receipt of the Dean’s written explanation of the grade. The petition must be filed with the Dean through which the course is offered. For a course not associated with a particular School, the petition is to be submitted to the Dean of the School of Arts & Sciences. If the student is still not satisfied with the resolution, they may appeal to the Academic Appeals Board.