Students in programs that do not utilize a program-specific process for academic grievances should follow the one below:
Grievances concerning any aspect of a course should first be taken to the instructor of the course. If a student thinks the matter has not been resolved with the course instructor, the matter should be taken to the chair of the department offering the course immediately but no later than two weeks following the first day of classes for the next semester (including summer terms). The next appeal step is the Dean of the applicable school delivering the course in question. All academic and grade appeals must be submitted in writing.
Grievances concerning any aspect of an academic program should first be taken to the student’s academic advisor and then department chair if necessary. The next appeal step is the Dean of the applicable school delivering the academic program in question. If an appeal process is in place for a specific academic program for which the student has enrolled and agreed to follow its standards, that program’s process must be followed. Academic grievance/appeal procedures may have specific timelines and deadlines that must be followed. The student should consult the academic program student handbook or that program’s dean’s office for the exact process and timeline.
For graduate students, a final decision on academic grievances will be rendered by the Executive Vice President for Academic Affairs.