The specific number of days allowed to file a grade grievance after wishing to protest a final course grade varies somewhat by institution. Here are examples from different universities:
- One policy states a student must file a written appeal within 14 calendar days after consulting with the instructor, and then a further formal appeal must be filed within 30 calendar days after the beginning of classes in the next semester following the contested grade.
- Another university's policy requires a grade appeal to be submitted within 30 university business days after the posting of the grade for the course.
- Some institutions state a limit of 90 days after posting of the grade to file an appeal.
- Other timelines include appeals within 60 days of the end of the academic term , or even initiation within one calendar year of the last day of the semester in which the course was taken.
The most common and representative timeframe for filing a grade grievance is about 30 calendar days or about 30 university business days after either the posting of the grade or the start of the next semester, often following an initial informal consultation with the instructor.
Therefore, generally speaking, a student typically has about 30 days to file a grade grievance after the contested grade posting or after the next semester begins, but it is crucial to check the specific policy of the institution involved.