When discrepancies occur during the grading process, the welfare and integrity of both faculty and students are equally important. This document is in no way intended to compromise the work of the faculty. When a student feels that a final grade is unfair or inaccurate, the student shall discuss it first with the faculty member . The faculty member will explain how the final grade was determined. If the student continues to feel that the grade was unfairly assigned, a written appeal form may be completed and submitted to the chair of the department in which the course was taught.
Students appealing grades assume the burden of proof.
The appeal shall state and support with available evidence the reasons why the student believes the grade should be changed. Any appeal must be based on a specific problem which the student and the instructor can not resolve. Failure to submit work on time 2. A dispute about a grade lowered because of excessive absences, 3. A general disagreement with the grade received.