How to Appeal a Course Grade

How to Appeal a Course Grade 

The  Student Course Grade Appeals Policy  has detailed guidance on this process, make sure you review the policy.  The information provided on the  Grade Appeal website  does not replace the official policy.

A. Determine whether you have grounds to appeal the grade

To figure out whether you have grounds to appeal the grade, review the  Reasons to Appeal   page.

B. Try to resolve it informally

Before filing a formal grade appeal, a student must try to resolve the matter first with the 

1. Course Faculty (if no resolution, move on to #2) 
2. Department Chair (if no resolution, move on to #3) 
3. Dean of the College (if no resolution, move on to the Formal Grade Appeal) 

Please note the informal process should begin after grades are official for that term.

Documentation of these meetings/email correspondences must be recorded in the Informal Resolution Log and submitted for review before moving to the Formal Grade Appeal.

For information about this process, read the Grade Appeal Instructions, as well as the Student Grade Appeal Policy.

C. Formal Grade Appeal Process

If resolution could not be reached informally, the student may begin the Formal Grade Appeal process by emailing Monica Huerta  aconnections@csusm.edu  in the Office of Undergraduate Studies for access to the online SGAC secured website.  

For information about this process, read the Grade Appeal  Instructions  (please note that initial contact should be made to the Office of Undergraduate Studies  aconnections@csusm.edu . 

The complete formal grade appeal requires submission of: 

1. The "Agreement to follow the Student Grade Appeal Policy" and the "Acknowledgement and Release" statement; 
2. The "Informal Resolution Process Log and Supporting Documentation"; 
3. The "Formal Grade Appeal Form"; and,  
4. "Supporting Documentation to the Formal Grade Appeal Form". 

For information about this process, read the Grade Appeal Instructions, as well as the Student Grade Appeal Policy.