Office of the Registrar Academic
Complaint Form
Instructions: The University's Course Grade appeal process is set forth in the University Catalogue.1 When appealing a final course grade, a student must first submit a letter of appeal to the course instructor of record. After considering the student's appeal, the course instructor shall issue a decision in writing. If the student is not satisfied with the instructor's decision and wishes to continue the grade appeal process, the student must complete this form and return the form to the Office of the Provost for further processing.
Basis for Appeal: Pursuant to University policy, only the following are permissible bases of a grade appeal:
Arbitrariness: The final course grade awarded represents such a substantial departure from the standards established in the course syllabus or the documented record of the student's performance in the course as to demonstrate that the instructor did not actually exercise professional judgment in assigning a final course grade, or was based on standards different from those which were applied to other students in that course.
Prejudice: The final course grade awarded was motivated by ill will and is not indicative of the student's academic performance in the course.
Error: The instructor made a mistake in fact (e.g., a calculation error or omission) or failed to give students enrolled in the course adequate notice of grading policies.
Reason(s) for Appeal: Explain why you believe the grade issued in the above named course was issued in the manner you selected as the basis for your appeal.