Grade Change Request
Students who believe they have received a final grade that does not accurately reflect their academic performance may petition the instructor in writing no later than four (4) weeks after the grade is posted to the student’s academic record. The petition for a grade change should include substantiating evidence* to support the petition (e.g., written correspondence between the instructor and the student, graded assignments, record of attendance, etc..).
If a grade miscalculation or other inaccuracy is determined, the instructor will submit a grade change request to the department coordinator (if applicable) or chair as is appropriate for review.
If the petition is approved, the change in grade is processed by the Office of Academic Records, and the student’s academic record is updated. If the instructor disapproves the petition, the student may appeal according to the University’s grade appeal procedures.
*Note: A disagreement about the subjective evaluation of the student’s performance in the class is not grounds for a grade change. It is assumed that the instructor, as the subject matter expert, is the one most qualified to evaluate any and all work submitted. Therefore, in order for a grade change request to be considered, the student must demonstrate an objective discrepancy between the way in which s/he was evaluated and the grading policies and procedures outlined in the course syllabus.