Catalog - Virginia Intermont College

Academic Program 78
Final Grade and Academic Appeals
Grades submitted to and recorded by the Registrar (with the exception of
Incompletes) are considered final. Only in extraordinary circumstances may final
grades be changed. Those circumstances are:
• Clerical error on the part of the instructor in calculating and/or submitting
the grade.
• Clear and apparent injustice or inconsistency on the part of the instructor
in assigning the grade, as determined as the result of an appeal by the
student.
If a student feels that the final grade or an academic decision in a course was not
determined in accordance with college policies, or was determined arbitrarily, the
student may appeal. The appeal must be submitted in writing and received in the
Office of Academic Affairs within six weeks after the end of the semester in which
the disputed grade was given. Procedures may include the following in the order
listed to be adjudicated by the Provost’s office:
1. A discussion between the faculty member and student concerning the
disputed grade.
2. A discussion between the faculty member, student and Vice President
for Academic Affairs/Provost concerning the disputed grade.
3. An appeal by the student to the Academic Policies Committee.
The issue may be resolved at any of the above steps.
Students in the Evening & Weekend College programs should refer to the Evening
& Weekend College Student Handbook for appeal procedures.
Dean’s List
The name of any full-time student who earns a semester grade-point average
of 3.7 or higher will be placed on the Dean’s List, which is prepared at the end
of each semester. An appropriate notation of this honor will be made on the
student’s permanent academic record.
Honors Program
There is an Honors Program for students who want a special academic challenge.
Interested students can contact the Admissions Department who will put them in
touch with the Honors Director or members of the Honors Council.
Virginia Intermont College 2012–2013 College Catalog