Student Grievances: Students may challenge a course grade or action by a faculty member or department that adversely affects their standing or progress in the department.

Students must present their complaint in writing to the Graduate Chair. This must be done no later than the semester following the disputed evaluation or other disputed decision (e.g. termination from program). The Graduate Chair will refer the matter to the Graduate Committee in the department. The committee will review the complaint and appoint an independent faculty appeals officer who will conduct an investigation, make a finding and report his or her decision in writing to the student, Graduate Chair and Graduate Committee. In cases where the Graduate Chair is the subject of the grievance, students should refer their complaints to the Department Chair, who will follow the procedure outlined above. If the student is not satisfied with the outcome within the Department and wishes to appeal further, he or she must appeal within ten days of notification to the CLA Associate Dean for Graduate Affairs.