Appealing a Final Grade

If a student believes that a final grade does not accurately reflect their coursework in a course, they have the option to appeal their final grade. You will need to try and resolve the issue with the instructor first.  

Only a student's final grade in a course may be appealed; appeals for individual assignments during an active course are not permitted. If you have concerns about grading during a course, please utilize the help button within the classroom.   

A grade appeal should be limited to specific charges of arbitrary and capricious grading. This means that if the grading criteria was not clearly communicated or followed the student may have grounds for an appeal. 

If a student wishes to appeal their final grade, an appeal can be initiated by submitting the appeals request form within their eCampus.  The Academic Appeals Specialist will send the student a grade appeal questionnaire to help them structure their appeal. Once that questionnaire is returned an Academic Appeals Specialist will open the official Grade Appeal within 3 business days of receipt.   

• No grade appeals will be considered for individual assignments unless they impact the student’s final grade. 
• No grade appeals will be considered for courses whose final grade was posted more than 90 days ago. 
• No grade appeals will be considered for students whose degrees have been conferred.