Grade Appeal Request

Students may appeal a grade awarded either within a course or as a final course grade using the grade appeal process. Students must request a grade appeal through the grade appeal request form. The appeal process includes an informal review followed by a formal review if the informal review fails to reach a resolution. The results of the formal review are final. For detailed information about the grade appeal process, please see the Grade Appeal Procedure for more information.

Please note, all communication will be sent through student Rowan-Cabarrus email.

Grade appeal requests must be received within five business days after the grade is posted or the student forfeits the right to appeal.

Students are expected to provide a reason for the appeal. Reasons may include:

• Inconsistency between classroom practice and the course syllabus
• Inconsistency with a grading rubric
• Demonstrated inconsistency in grading from one student to another student
• Grade miscalculation
• Error in grade reporting
• Assignment graded on some basis other than performance in the course

Grade appeals based upon disagreements with published class rules or financial aid requirements will not be supported.

For more information, please contact Dr. Natasha Lipscomb, Vice President, Division of Student Success (natasha.lipscomb@810zc.com, 704-216-3622).