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Grade Appeals A grade may be appealed if a student believes that the grading procedures outlined in a course syllabus was followed improperly by a faculty member, or if the student believes that capricious or prejudicial grading has occurred. Before filing an appeal, the student must discuss the matter with the faculty member in a sincere effort to resolve the issue. If, after the discussion, the student continues to believe that an appeal is justified, he or she must submit a letter of appeal to the Academic Dean which outlines circumstances and explains the reason(s) for the appeal. If the Dean feels that the appeal merits further investigations, he will convene a panel of faculty to hear the appeal. The student will appear before the panel to state the case and bring any supporting evidence. The faculty member will also appear before the panel to explain the procedures and circumstances which resulted in the grade. The panel will consider all evidence and arrive at a judgment. All matters relating to the appeal must remain confidential.