Grade Grievance

Students should make a serious effort to resolve grade related concerns directly with the instructor who assigned the grade. The instructor has primary responsibility for evaluating student work and determining grades. A disagreement with an instructor’s academic judgement alone is not sufficient grounds for a grade appeal. Appeals of grades will not be considered at levels above the course instructor unless the student presents evidence of differential treatment and/or procedural irregularities.

Students have one year from the date grades are posted to initiate a grade grievance.

Procedures for submitting a Grade Grievance for courses within the College of Science

Step 1: Discuss with your Instructor
Contact your instructor and discuss the concerns you have regarding your grade. Most grade concerns can be resolved at this level.

Step 2: Departmental Appeal
If your concern is not resolved with the instructor, you may submit an official grade grievance with the department. The department will review the grievance, consult with the instructor, if needed, and provide a decision. Each COS department has their own grievance form, which can be found below.

• Biology (Form)
• Chemistry & Biochemistry (Form)
• Data Science 
• Earth & Environmental Sciences 
• Mathematics (Form)
• Physics (Form)
• Psychology (Form)

Step 3: Dean Appeal
Students must have completed the prior steps before submitting a grade grievance to the Dean. If a student and the COS department are unable to reach agreement, the student may complete the College of Science Dean’s Office Grade Appeal form. The College of Science will inform the student of the decision by email within 30 business days of receiving the grade grievance. The decision of the Dean is final.

If you need clarification on this procedure or have questions about the process, please contact the Director of Student Success at valeriem@uta.edu.