Academic Grievances (Please see the Graduate Nursing Student Handbook, Appendix A for the full article).
It is assumed that most grievances will be resolved in conversation between students and their professor. Nursing academic appeal of a failing grade must be initiated NO LATER than 30 days after the end of the semester or term in which the grade was received. Requests for an appeal filed after the 30-day deadline will be automatically rejected from consideration.
1. The student must discuss the grade with the course instructor first and attempt to resolve any differences.
2. If the student does not agree with the instructor’s decision, the student will need to discuss the issue with the Program Director.
3. If the student does not agree with the Program Director’s decision, the student can file an appeal by completing the appeal form and submitting it in writing to the Nursing Academic Integrity Committee (NAIC). This appeal should include the specific reasons why the grade should be reviewed.