Grade Appeals/Changes

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To ensure a prompt and fair process for the final grade appeal students are to meet with the course instructor informally to resolve the final course grade appeal issue. If the issue is resolved no further action is necessary. Should the student not accept the informal resolution, a formal appeal involving the course instructor, the course related department chair (if not the same as the course instructor) and the Chief Academic Officer (CAO) (or designate) may be requested. A letter from the student detailing the appeal including the specific content related to the final course grade is integral to a formal appeal.

A formal final grade appeal will involve the course instructor, the course-related department chair (if not the same as the course instructor) and the CAO (or designate).

The following outlines the final course grade appeal steps:

  1. The student meets with the course instructor informally regarding the final grade appeal following official receipt of the final course grade.
  2. If not satisfied with the outcome of meeting informally with the course instructor, the student may wish to proceed to a formal appeal.
  3. A formal appeal must be accompanied by a detailed letter (sent to the Registrar for date stamp) setting out the specifics of the appeal.
  4. A formal appeal must be initiated by the end of the first school day following the start of the trimester.
  5. The Registrar date stamps the formal appeal letter and sends copies to the course instructor, the course-related department chair (if not the same as the course instructor) and the CAO.
  6. A meeting with the student, course instructor, the course-related department chair (if not the same as the course instructor) and CAO will be scheduled as soon as practicable within 2 school days following receipt of the date stamped formal appeal letter from the Registrar.
  7. The CAO will have 2 school days to provide a written response to the formal appeal in a letter date stamped by the Registrar and sent to the student, the course instructor and the department chair (if different from the course instructor).
  8. The decision of the CAO is final.