Student’s Request for a Grade Re-appraisal

Please submit a separate form for each re-appraisal request

Prior to submitting a request for a grade re-appraisal through this form, you must speak with the course instructor to review your assignment to explain your rationale for why you would like the grade reviewed. If, after this meeting with the instructor, you feel there are sufficient tangible academic grounds to request that the assignment be re-appraised, please complete and submit the form below.

Note: The grade re-appraisal form is not for matters related to academic integrity infractions (e.g. plagiarism).

Regulations and Guidelines

The deadline to submit a grade re-appraisal for an assignment is 21 days from the release of the final course grade.
Once a complete grade re-appraisal form is submitted, it will take approximately 3 to 4 weeks to complete the review.
The Review Committee does not have the authority to change your grade and can only determine if the claim that a grade was incorrect is valid or not valid.
Grade re-appraisal requests will be reviewed solely on the supporting evidence you provide and will not be considered if there has been an instance (or pending instance) of academic dishonesty in the assignment you are asking for a grade re-appraisal.
Oral work and participation marks are not eligible for a grade re-appraisal.
Group assignments are only eligible for a grade re-appraisal if all members of the group agree to the review. Any grade adjustments to a group assignment will be applied to each group member’s final grade
Should there be a component of the group assignment that is individually graded (e.g. each member of the group completed their own self-reflection that is graded separately by the instructor), one member of the group can request that their individual portion be re-appraised, without all members agreeing. In this case, only the student who requested the re-appraisal will see any relevant grade adjustments.
The Review Committee may reach out to the instructor to collect additional information related to the grade re-appraisal request.
Additional supporting documentation will not be accepted from you after you submit this form, or the grade re-appraisal decision is rendered. There is no appeal process to a grade re-appraisal decision.
If the request for a grade re-appraisal is approved, a different instructor will be identified to review the assignment(s) and determine a new grade for the assignment. The grade you receive on a re-appraisal is final and may result in the original assignment grade being lowered, raised, or confirmed. Your final grade in our registration system will be updated accordingly.

Confirmations

Instructor Meeting Confirmation(Required)

I met with my instructor to discuss the grade I received on my assignment, and I feel there are grounds for a grade re-appraisal.

I reached out to my instructor to arrange a meeting but did not receive a reply.

I have not reached out to my instructor.

Reaching out to your instructor is required before submitting a grade re-appraisal request. You will not be able to proceed with this form.

Regulations and Guidelines Confirmation(Required)

I have read and agree to all the regulations and guidelines.

Personal Information

Name(Required)

First Last

Student Number(Required)

Email(Required)

Enter Email Confirm Email

Phone Number(Required)

Course Information

Program of Study(Required)

Course Name(Required)

E.g. Business Communications, Applied Capstone

Course Code(Required)

E.g. CSBA1000, CSAC2600

Course Start Date(Required)

E.g. 09/13/2022

Course End Date(Required)

E.g. 09/13/2022

Course Start Time(Required)

Instructor Name(Required)

Supporting Evidence to Substantiate Your Request

Please submit specific and tangible evidence that supports your reasons for requesting a grade re-appraisal for this assignment.

The following is an example of specific and tangible evidence:

A document showing where in the assignment the instructor made a mistake, with clear references comparing your graded assignment to the assignment instructions, grading rubric or other related materials. Feel free to use a screen capture tool or track changes in your document to add your commentary next to the section(s) in question or highlight where the instructor made a mistake.

The following are not examples of specific and tangible evidence:

Just stating that your assignment deserved a higher mark with no supporting evidence.
Just stating that you disagree with your instructor with no supporting evidence.
Stating that you only need a few marks to pass the assignment or other personal, financial, or family matters.

Assignment Type(Required)

This is an individual assignment or an individual graded component of a group assignment.

This is a group assignment and all members of the group have agreed to this re-appraisal request.

Size of Group(Required)

How many other members are in your group (not counting yourself)?

Please provide a valid email address for all of your group members. A copy of this form will be emailed to them and they will be asked to provide their permission to proceed. You do not need to include your own email address here.

Group Member #2 Email Address(Required)

Group Member #3 Email Address(Required)

Group Member #4 Email Address(Required)

Group Member #5 Email Address(Required)

Group Member #6 Email Address(Required)

Group Member #7 Email Address(Required)

Group Member #8 Email Address(Required)

Group Member #9 Email Address(Required)

Group Member #10 Email Address(Required)

Group Member #11 Email Address(Required)

Assignment Name(Required)

Assignment Grade Obtained(Required)

Academic Grounds(Required)

Appeal Request and Supporting Documentation Description(Required)

Please describe in writing the reasons for the appeal request and how the supporting documentation you attached provides the specific and tangible evidence for why you feel your assignment was graded incorrectly.

Instructor Meeting Summary(Required)

Based on your meeting with the instructor, please provide a written summary of your conversation explaining their rationale for the grade you received.

Attach Specific and Tangible Evidence

Attach Original Assignment Submitted

Original assignment submitted (without your instructor’s comments)

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Max. file size: 8 MB, Max. files: 10.

Attach Graded Assignment Received

The graded assignment received (with your instructor’s feedback)

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Max. file size: 8 MB, Max. files: 10.

Attach Supporting Documentation

Other supporting documentation may include the grading rubrics, Turnitin results, examples shared in class, email communications with the instructor, relevant academic accommodations, etc.

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Max. file size: 8 MB, Max. files: 10.

Note: The review committee will only consider the documentation provided through this request form. You will not have another opportunity to submit supporting materials. Please make sure you submit everything that is relevant and demonstrates why the grade was incorrect. It is your responsibility to prove the grade was incorrect through documented proof.

Declaration(Required)

Check the box to agree.

I declare that the information on this form and all statements in the attached re-appraisal request and supporting documentation are true, complete, and accurate. I understand that any misrepresentation of this information may lead to a charge of breach of academic honesty. I consent to the disclosure by York University of personal information including the information I have given on this form and the associated supporting documentation to members of the adjudicating committees and associated administrative staff. I confirm that all the necessary supporting documentation for my re-appraisal request is enclosed. I also understand that if any required documentation is missing, my re-appraisal request may be cancelled.