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 22 Winter 23 |
Wednesday, February 15, 2023 | Thursday, January 19, 2023 | Friday, February 3, 2023 | Thursday, March 2, 2023 | Wednesday, April 5, 2023 | Tuesday, April 18, 2023 |
- | - | Thursday, February 16, 2023 | Friday, March 3, 2023 | Thursday, April 6, 2023 | Wednesday, May 3, 2023 | Tuesday, May 16, 2023 |
- | - | Thursday, March 16, 2023 | Friday, April 7, 2023 | Thursday, May 4, 2023 | Thursday, June 1, 2023 | Wednesday, June 14, 2023 |
- | - | Thursday, April 20, 2023* (final deadline to submit appeals from Fall 2022 or Winter 2023) | Friday, May 5, 2023 | Friday, June 2, 2023 | Thursday, June 29, 2023 | Thursday, July 13, 2023 |
Spring 23 |
Wednesday, September 14, 2023 | Thursday, August 24, 2023 | Friday, September 1, 2023 | Friday, September 29, 2023 | Thursday, October 26, 2023 | Wednesday, November 8, 2023 |
- | - | Thursday, September 28, 2023 | Friday, October 6, 2023 | Thursday, November 2, 2023 | Friday, December 8, 2023 | Thursday, December 21, 2023 |
- | - | Thursday, October 26, 2023 | Friday, November 3, 2023 | Friday, December 8, 2023 | Friday, January 12, 2024 | Friday, January 26, 2024 |
- | - | Thursday, November 16, 2023* (final deadline to submit appeals from Spring or Summer 2023) | Friday, December 1, 2023 | Friday, January 5, 2024 | Friday, February 2, 2024 | Thursday, February 15, 2024 |