Statute of Limitations for Grades or Transcript Changes

No.: PROV-X-081618
Effective Date: September 10, 2018
Supersedes: N/A
Reaffirmed Date: N/A
Correlates to Procedure No.: N/A
Issuing Authority: Provost
Issuing Office: Office of the Provost

CLASSIFICATION: Compliance

PURPOSE AND APPLICATION

In limited circumstances, students may seek changes to the academic record including course grades or course registration. This policy specifies the timeframe under which appeals for such changes will be considered.

STATEMENT OF POLICY

Academic Record Changes (Transcript)

Students are given one year from the time of separation from an academic program or change of program of study to contest any actions or changes to their transcript including changes of grades. Separation from a program includes non-enrollment, withdrawal, or leave of absence. Approved leaves of absence, including those associated with medical leave or military service, will be handled on a case-by-case basis. Nothing in this policy is intended to be contrary to the provisions of the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA).

ENTITIES AFFECTED BY THIS POLICY

All students

NOTES / CONSIDERATIONS

PROCESS

DEFINITIONS

RELATED DOCUMENTS

• Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA)
• Grade Appeals
• Course Withdrawal
• Leave of Absence

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