UNIVERSITY OF PITTSBURGH POLICY 09-01-04
CATEGORY: STUDENT AFFAIRS
SECTION: University Grading
SUBJECT: Grade Changes
EFFECTIVE DATE: January 1, 2006
PAGE(S): 1
I. SCOPE
This policy establishes the responsibilities and regulations regarding the
grade change
process.
II. POLICY
Grade changes must be made using the Grade Change Request Form and must
include
complete student, term, course, and grade information, as well as the reason for the
grade change. In addition, the following regulations
must be adhered to:
- The information provided on the form must match the information in
the student
administration system.
- The grade submitted must conform to the grading option(s) available
for that course
(and the option selected by the student, if applicable). Note: G grades may not be
changed after more than one year has passed from the end of the term or
session in which that grade was submitted (Deans may request exceptions
to this policy in extenuating circumstances).
- The instructor’s signature is required (unless the instructor is unavailable, in which
case the department chairperson may sign in
place of the instructor).
- The signature of the dean (or designee) of the academic center
offering the course
is required.
- Instructors should refer to individual school policy and guidelines
for additional
information.
III. REFERENCES
Policy 09-01-01, Grading System
Policy 09-01-03, Grading Options
Policy 09-01-05, G Grade Deadline
Policy 09-01-07, Course Withdrawal