Grade Appeals

A student in circumstances that lead to failure to maintain Satisfactory Academic Progress (SAP) may make a written request for an appeal to review his/her history. The Academic Appeal Committee (AAC) will conduct the review. Should the appeal be granted, the student has the opportunity to achieve satisfactory academic progress (SAP) within one semester following the granting of the appeal. Any decision resulting from the review is final and cannot be appealed.

Academic Appeals Committee (AAC)

The committee is tasked with considering written appeals for any of the following:

  1. College or program dismissals due to poor academic performance
  2. Grade Appeal
  3. Other Academic Concerns

The committee, which is chaired by the Vice President for Academic Affairs, may consist of the Academic Dean, Chairpersons and/or faculty, and Financial Aid Officer (depending on nature of appeal).

The Appeal Process

I . College or Program Dismissal Due To Poor Academic Performance

Any student who believes that he/she was dismissed according to Eastern International College policies but has mitigating circumstances should submit a written appeal to the Academic Appeals Committee (AAC) c/o the Vice President for Academic Affairs. The letter should include the following:

II. The Grade Appeal

An appeal must be made within three (3) business days from the date the final grade was posted and/or released. When a student brings forth issues of unfair evaluation of his/her work, the following procedure will be followed:

→ Level One: Faculty

The student shall request a review by the faculty. Every effort should be made to resolve the matter at this level. A grade appeal must be initiated with a request in writing (email is acceptable) to the faculty involved to review the grade in question. The faculty must notify the student in writing (email is acceptable) of the decision of the review regardless of the outcome within three (3) business days.

→ Level Two: Department Chairperson

A student who is not satisfied with the decision rendered by the faculty member may write a request (email is acceptable) or further review to the Department Chairperson. All supporting documents must be included in the letter. The Department Chairperson must inform the student and faculty member in writing (email is acceptable) of the decision within three (3) business days after receipt of the appeal letter.

→ Level Three: Academic Appeals Committee

A student who is not satisfied with the decision rendered by the Department Chairperson may write a request (email is acceptable) for further review to the Academic Appeals Committee (AAC) c/o the Vice President for Academic Affairs. All supporting documents must be included in the letter. The AAC must inform the student, faculty, and Chairperson of the decision (email is acceptable) within five (5) business days after receipt of the appeal letter. The decision of the AAC is final and not subject to further appeal.

The Academic Appeals Committee reserves the right to amend this time frame if the circumstances warrant a more extensive review.