Change of Grades

Application for a change of grade assigned by a member of the faculty may be made at any time within one year from the end of the semester in which the course was taken. This request may be made by either the student or the instructor. The procedures outlined below apply to the change of grades of A, A–, B+, B, B–, C+, C, C–, D+, D, D–, F, WU and P.

Change of Final Grade 

Faculty members who initiate such a change must file a Change of Grade Form, including the reason for the change, have the application countersigned by the department chairperson, and forward the completed form to the Office of the Registrar, which will process the change and notify the student. Undergraduate grade change request over one academic year requires the approval of the Dean for Undergraduate Studies. Graduate change of grades over one year requires the approval of the Dean of Graduate Studies.

Change of INC to Administrative FIN (Undergraduate Students)

The grade of FIN is assigned by the Office of the Registrar when an INC (Incomplete) remains unresolved at the end of the semester following the term in which the course was taken. This administrative action may be appealed by the student or the instructor.

Note: Graduate Students who receive an Incomplete must fulfill their academic obligation within one calendar year of the end of the semester in which the grade of Incomplete is given. Incompletes unresolved in the above-mentioned time period become permanent entries in students’ records as an Incomplete (no credit) and may not be changed thereafter.

Grade Appeal 

Students may appeal a final course grade when they believe it was assigned unfairly or incorrectly. Before filing an appeal, students are encouraged to discuss their concerns with the instructor. Appeals must be supported by evidence and are reviewed through the College’s formal grade appeal process. For more information about the grade appeal process, please refer to the Grade Appeal Policy.