Academic Appeals

Disputes regarding course grades and class policies should be discussed with the appropriate instructor. If the instructor does not resolve the matter, students should discuss the problem with the appropriate department chair. If the matter is still unresolved or if the instructor is the department chair, the student should discuss the problem with the dean of the appropriate school. 

Disputes regarding institutional academic policies such as attendance and withdrawals should be made to the Academic Services office. These matters should be submitted in writing to registrar@rc.edu.

If the matter still remains unresolved, the student may send a written letter of appeal to the Discipline and Appeals Committee within one semester of the incident or grade report. The written appeal should include all supporting documentation. Two copies should be delivered to the provost, and the written appeal is then forwarded to the Discipline and Appeals Committee for review and a decision. The decision of the Discipline and Appeals Committee is final and will be reported to both parties by the provost.