Creighton College of Arts and Sciences

Grade Appeals

The instructor has jurisdiction in determining grades; however, the student has the right to appeal a grade that the student believes to be in error. The appeal process may involve the following steps (the issue may be resolved at any level):

1. The student confers with the instructor involved.

2. The student and instructor (preferably together) confer with the chairperson of the department.

3. The student and instructor (preferably together) confer with the Dean of the College or School to which the department is attached.

4. In rare cases, when the foregoing steps do not resolve the issue, the student may initiate a formal written appeal to the Dean. Normally, the Dean will forward such appeal to the appropriate committee for its review and recommendation. A formal appeal should not be entered upon lightly by a student, nor lightly dismissed by an instructor. A formal written grade appeal may be made no later than the sixth week of the following semester.

Note: Nursing students should consult the School of Nursing Handbook for that school's appeal procedure.