It is an important part of the teaching responsibility of the faculty to provide careful evaluation and timely assignment of an appropriate grade to each enrolled student. There is a presumption that grades assigned are correct. It is the responsibility of anyone appealing an assigned grade to demonstrate otherwise. In the absence of compelling reasons, such as instructor's error or clerical error, etc., the grade determined by the instructor of record is to be considered final.

A student who believes that an appropriate grade has not been assigned may appeal by using the following procedure.

1. The student should attempt to resolve the problem within 30 days (after the end of the term in which the course was offered) with the instructor who assigned the grade. If the instructor determines that an error has been made in submitting the grade, a Grade Change Form (available in the academic department’s office) must be initiated by the instructor immediately. Documentation to justify the change must be provided for the approving officials. The form must be approved by the department head, academic dean and vice president for academic affairs; the instructor must bring the form to the Registrar’s Office to make the change official.

2. If the student is not satisfied with the instructor's decision, he or she should file a written appeal within 120 calendar days after the end of the semester/session to the chair of the department in which the course was offered.

3. If the problem is not resolved at the instructor's level, the student should file a written appeal within 10 working days to the Dean of the College offering the course.

4. If the problem is not resolved at this level, a written appeal must be sent to the Provost/Vice President of Academic Affairs within 10 working days. The Provost/Vice President of Academic Affairs will rule on the matter within 10 working days and will inform, in writing, the student, faculty member, the registrar, and other appropriate University personnel. The decision of the Provost/Vice President for Academic Affairs is final.

5. Candidates for degrees should immediately notify their graduation evaluator if there is some question pending resolution when the final semester ends. Once the degree has been posted, no grade changes can be recorded.