Student Initiated Academic Grievance Procedure

Absent a grade based on constitutional violations or prohibited discrimination, the final grade in a course is within the sole judgment of the instructor. Allegations of academic dishonesty are handled in accord with the Academic Honesty Policy and the procedures described below. In the event that a student disagrees with the final grade assigned in a course and cannot resolve using the Change of Grade and Appeal Process, or disputes an allegation of academic dishonesty, the following informal procedure will be initiated by the student.

The student informs the instructor that the grade or academic honesty allegation is under dispute. If the dispute involves a final grade, the student must inform the instructor by the end of the add/drop period of the following academic term. It is recommended that the student do this as soon as possible after receiving the grade.