DDS Academic Program Policies

Appeals

Any student who wishes to appeal a course grade must first meet with the instructor concerned. If the instructor does not find a clerical or arithmetical error (the only reasons for which an instructor can change a permanent grade) the student may appeal the grade, first to the instructor's department chair, and then to the dean. Students also may appeal decisions of the Academic Performance Committee. Students must submit such appeals in writing to the dean by not later than the last day of classes of the next succeeding regular semester. The dean will refer the appeal to the Administrative Board of the School of Dentistry for recommendation. The Administrative Board recommendations are advisory to the dean, who will render a decision following receipt of same. No change of grade or alteration of an Academic Performance Committee's decision will be made except as a result of the dean's decision.

Students who have been dismissed are not allowed to attend school or treat patients while the appeals process is taking place.

Last modified: 05/01/2002 at 09:06:18