I took three classes this semester. I got two A's and one F! The F was shocking considering I got a 98% on the Mid-Term. The professor based the final grade on the mid-term, a semester paper, and final. He never gave the class back our papers so I don't know what I got on it, though I thought I did well on it. In regards to the final I don't think I did as well as the mid-term but there is no way I could have gotten an F. I know every university is different but do you guys have any suggestions on going about disputing this grade? I have already emailed the professor but he will be gone for winter break. I had a 3.5 GPA and now it's a 3.1!! Also, the professor said, offhandedly, that if people did bad on the midterm he may just base the grade on the final. Can't I argue to have him base my grade on the midterm if I really did that bad on the final (final not cumulative)? I will wait it out and repeal but any words of advice/suggestions would be appreciated.
2007-12-22 02:05:35 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous in Society & Culture ➔ Other - Society & Culture
Most university's have a procedure for appealing or investigating a grade. Mind you, even if you begin the process, the grade is not going to go away immediately. You will have to stay on top of those who must take care of this. You might wait for spring semester to begin as you probably won't get anywhere at this point. HOWEVER, you should still put a call in to the dean of that particular department so that they know a problem exists. The longer you wait, imho, the harder it will be to get anyone to respond. They will reply "Well why didn't you address this immediately?"
The professor should have CLEARLY laid out his grading scale/policy in the syllabus. Have a copy of that on hand to refer to. Fill in all of the parts that you have received back (ie, the midterm, any other graded assignments which you rec'd back this semester).
Lastly, there is always the possibility of a computer error. Call the records/registration department and ask them to investigate it. Computers and entry personnel are not error proof. Perhaps the profressor errantly gave you someone else's grade ...
Good luck!
2007-12-22 02:12:37 · answer #1 · answered by FunMom2Two 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
At the college level, get the syllabus it is a binding agreement between the instructor and you. Make sure you have that. Second email him as you did, check the syllabus and see if it has his home number on it. If you do not get a hold of him keep record of everything it will help your case. Third talk to the dept head or the dean of the college for an appeal of the grade. I advise to get your transcript of your other grades all of your papers and maybe two letters or recommendations from other professors. I am a grad student earning a doctorate and I had a student appeal a grade and he did all of this he went from an F to an B. The reason I gave him an F was because he skipped my final with no excuse. I found out three months later he was a bad accident. I felt bad I could not change the grade without going through this process.
Good Luck it may take a while to get it change do not give up.
2007-12-22 02:13:57 · answer #2 · answered by Mr. Fancy Pants 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
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2016-11-24 19:41:56 · answer #3 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
hey there, first you should check out your university's student manuel...it will give you the protocol for disputing grades...besides that go to the dean of the school...and have parents call...the university always hates it when parents call
good luck
2007-12-22 02:11:01 · answer #4 · answered by bryan s 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
you may contact the office, there might be something wrong in the report.Please clarify
2007-12-22 02:09:58 · answer #5 · answered by Rana 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
why are you just emailing him!?! CALL HIM and find out directly what the heck is going on!
2007-12-22 02:09:49 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋