The Final Grade Appeal process is outlined in the Undergraduate Catalog.
First, contact the faculty member directly to try and resolve the situation informally. If you feel you cannot approach the faculty member because of perceived discrimination, cannot reach the faculty member, or have received a response with which you still disagree, please write a letter to the "Grade Appeals Committee." Your letter should be an evidence-based argument with supplemental documentation that proves of the following circumstances occurred:
Discrimination: defined as unfair treatment or assignment of grade on the basis of race, religion, national origin, sex, age, ancestry, handicapped status, gender identity, sexual orientation, or political affiliation.
Capricious evaluation: defined as a significant or unjustified departure from grading procedures outlined in the course syllabus or by the University or arbitrary assignment of grades. Capricious evaluation cannot be claimed if a student merely disagrees with the subjective evaluation of the instructor.
Errors: including clerical errors or errors in grade calculations that can be demonstrated in an objective manner.
A student who chooses to appeal a grade must email the Office of Student Success at [email protected] with an explanation forming the basis of the appeal. All documentation for the appeal should be attached in an organized manner with a detailed explanation of the rationale for the appeal. A final grade appeal must be initiated on or before the fifth (5th) business day after grades are posted, or other terms as specified in the Academic Calendar posted on MyHU.
The Office of Student Services will review the Final Grade Appeal. The Office of Student Services may ask for additional information for the student, instructor, or program lead and will access Canvas to verify any student submissions or faculty comments.
If the original final grade is improved and satisfies the student’s appeal, the instructor or program lead shall submit a Grade Change Form to Records and Registration, the grade will be posted, and the academic record hold status will be released.
If the original final grade is reaffirmed and both the instructor and student agree with the grade determination, Office of Student Services will notify Records and Registration confirming the original grade.
If the Office of Student Services upholds the original grade, the student may request a review of the grade appeal investigation report by the Office of the Provost in email to [email protected]. The determination by the Provost or designee will be final.
If a student would like to appeal a grade during the semester, students should approach the faculty member to resolve this informally. All documentation should be saved. If at the time the final grades is insufficient, the student can file a formal appeal at that time.