Appealing a Final Grade (Saint Anselm College, Academic Catalogue P. 25)

When a student wishes to contest a final grade assigned by an instructor, the following procedure must be initiated within ten school days of the date postmarked on the grade report.

1. The student will confer with the instructor who assigned the grade.

2. If the discussion with the instructor proves unsatisfactory, the student will confer with the chairperson of the department of which the instructor is a member.

3. If the discussion with the chairperson of the department proves unsatisfactory, the student may appeal the case to the Dean of the College.

4. If the appeal to the Dean of the College proves unsatisfactory, the student, as a final appeal, will request the Dean to call a meeting of the instructor, the chairperson of the department and the Dean of the College. The student may present evidence supporting the request for a change in grade. Final decision of the issue will be made by the Dean of the College.