What is a Grade Appeal?
A grade appeal involves a final course grade in which a student believes that the university has not followed reasonable practice or published policy.
Steps Before the Appeal
Students who are not satisfied with a final course grade must first ask the professor for an explanation of the grade within 14 days after the grade is posted in SONIS. The student may expect a reply within 14 days of the request.
Process
Form
Complete this form and submit it to appeals@ohiochristian.edu.
Timeline
Students not satisfied with the professor’s explanation may submit a written request for review by the Academic Appeals Committee via appeals@ohiochristian.edu. The Committee addresses final grades only, not individual assignment grades. Appeals submitted more than 6 weeks (42 days) after the last day of class noted in SONIS will not be considered.
Committee Action
The Academic Appeals Committee has 30 days upon receipt of all materials to render a decision. Additional time may be required if follow-up materials are requested. Faculty members involved in the appeal will abstain from the session in which the case is heard. The decisions of the committee may not be appealed. However, students may submit a written appeal to the Provost if there is a concern about proper procedures or deadlines having been met.
This form should be completed by the student only after speaking with the instructor and when the grievance is still unresolved. Please attach any supporting documentation you have when submitting the appeal.
