Grade Appeals

In the event a student questions the appropriateness of a grade assigned for a course or the results of another critical component of a degree requirement (e.g., oral exam, juried exhibition, thesis, etc.), the student must first discuss the matter with the faculty member(s). These discussions between the faculty member and student should be initiated by the student as soon as possible after the grade is assigned, but no later than five academic days into the next long semester. The faculty member is expected to respond within five academic days of the initiation. If there is no response from the faculty member, the student may present the issue directly to the department chair. In the event that the faculty member(s) agrees to change the grade/decision, the normal process for changing a grade shall be followed. If the student wishes to appeal the faculty's decision after these discussions, he/she must follow the formal grade appeals process outlined below.

Note: An academic day is defined as a school day on which TCU classes are meeting. Initiation of the discussion is any attempt to contact the faculty of record, or chair of examination committee in the case of a candidacy exam or thesis/dissertation defense, about the grade. This includes email or other written correspondence (recommended), personal meeting, and telephone call or message.





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