Students can initiate a grade appeal based on
- a clerical error,
- capricious or prejudicial evaluation,
- inconsistent or inequitably applied standards
- a finding of academic dishonesty
- a case of discrimination or harassment based on legally protected status and/or related retaliation
But first, students must attempt to resolve the issue informally with the Instructor and the Department Chair/Associate Dean in writing, within twenty (20) days of the beginning of the next term (excluding summer). If you are unable to resolve the problem with your Instructor and Department Chair/Associate Dean you can file a formal grade appeal with our office no later than the end of the academic term (excluding summer) following formal notification of the decision or grade. Please review the due dates and deadlines below to ensure your grade appeal is reviewed by the University Academic Appeals Board.
*Before filing an Academic Grievance Appeal Form, please read Cal State LA's Grade Appeals/Academic Grievance Policy in its entirety.
Term for which grade is being appealed | Informal Process to be initiated prior to | Due dates for submission of formal appeal (two weeks in advance of convening date) |
University Academic Appeals Board Convenes to receive appeal |
Notification of UAAB Decision to Hold Hearings or to close case |
Hearing Committee Convenes and if necessary holds any hearings |
Hearing Committee Final Decision by |
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Fall 23 Winter 24 |
Wednesday, February 14, 2024 | Thursday, January 18, 2024 | Friday, February 2, 2024 | Thursday, February 29, 2024 | Wednesday, March 27, 2024 | Tuesday, April 16, 2024 |
- | - | Thursday, February 15, 2024 | Friday, March 1, 2024 | Thursday, March 28, 2024 | Wednesday, May 1, 2024 | Tuesday, May 14, 2024 |
- | - | Thursday, March 21, 2024 | Friday, April 5, 2024 | Friday, May 3, 2024 | Friday, May 31, 2024 | Thursday, June 13, 2024 |
- | - | Thursday, April 18, 2024* (final deadline to submit appeals from Fall 2023 or Winter 2024) | Friday, May 3, 2024 | Friday, May 31, 2024 | Thursday, June 27, 2024 | Thursday, July 11, 2024 |
Spring 24 |
Monday, September 16, 2024 | Thursday, August 22, 2024 | Friday, September 6, 2024 | Thursday, October 3, 2024 | Wednesday, October 30, 2024 | Wednesday, November 13, 2024 |
- | - | Thursday, September 19, 2024 | Friday, October 4, 2024 | Thursday, October 31, 2024 | Monday, December 2, 2024 | Friday, December 13, 2024 |
- | - | Thursday, October 17, 2024 | Friday, November 1, 2024 | Tuesday, December 3, 2024 | Tuesday, January 7, 2025 | Monday, January 20, 2025 |
- | - | Thursday, November 21, 2024* (final deadline to submit appeals from Spring or Summer 2024) | Friday, December 6, 2024 | Friday, January 10, 2025 | Friday, February 7, 2025 | Thursday, February 20, 2025 |