Grade Appeal Procedure

To conform to the provision of Section 55025 of the California Administrative Code, Title V, the determination of the student’s grade by the instructor shall be final in the absence of mistake, fraud, bad faith, or incompetence. All changes or modifications to a student record must be requested no later than one year from end of the semester in which the grade was posted. If a grade is found to have been given in error, the incorrect grade will be replaced with the correct grade.

Steps for Appealing a Grade

Step 1: Talk to Your Teacher

• If you think your grade is wrong, contact your teacher within one semester after getting the grade.
• If your teacher is not available, contact the Division Dean.

Step 2: Write to the Division Dean

• If you’re not happy with your teacher’s decision, write a letter to the Division Dean within 30 days of your teacher's response.
• The Division Dean will look into your appeal and decide if your grade should change.

Step 3: Appeal to the Vice President of Instruction

• If you still disagree after talking to the Division Dean, you can appeal to the Assistant Superintendent/Vice President of Instruction.
• You have 30 days from the Dean’s response to do this.
• The Vice President will make the final decision about your grade.

Important Notes

• Shasta College can only change a grade if there was a mistake, fraud, bad faith, or incompetence.
• If you have special circumstances (like an illness), you might be able to ask for different options, like withdrawing from a class without a grade. Discuss options with Admissions and Records.

For further information please refer to AP 4231.

Approved by Academic Senate 03/11/24