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Appeals

Grade Appeals

Students wishing to appeal a letter grade (A, A-, B+, B, B-, C+, C, D, F) must do so in writing to the chairperson of the department in which the course was offered within 60 school days following the end of the semester. Summer and Winter session months are not included in the 60 day appeal deadline. Students wishing to appeal a grade of WU or FIN to W, must submit an appeal to the Committee on Course and Standing (see below).

Upon receipt of the appeal, the chairperson shall direct the student to discuss the issue with the instructor who assigned the grade. If the issue remains unresolved, the student may request a review by the Department Committee on Grade Appeals.

This Department Committee on Grade Appeals shall review all information presented by the student and shall meet with the instructor. The committee shall render a decision within 30 days after the student requested the grade review by the committee because the student and instructor had not resolved the matter. If the committee upholds the appeal by a vote of 3-0, the chairperson shall change the grade to reflect the decision of the committee. If the committee does not uphold the student, there is no further appeal within the College.

In all deliberations on grade appeals, the burden shall be on the student to prove that a violation of the College’s regulations occurred or that the instructor’s own stated criteria for grading, which shall have been enunciated at the beginning of the semester, have not been followed. Students needing advice on the procedure may consult an academic and personal counselor.

To appeal a grade of WU or FIN to W, please refer to Course and Standing Appeals below.

Course and Standing Appeals

The Committee on Course and Standing considers the following appeals affecting the academic standing of undergraduate students at the College.

  • Academic Amnesty

  • Degree Waiver

  • WU or FIN grade change to W (official withdrawal)

  • One semester extension to complete remediation

  • Readmission after Academic Dismissal

  • Reinstatement of New York State Aid

  • Reinstatement of Title IV Aid

  • Other

The Committee meets regularly during the academic year, including January, June, and August.  For appeal due dates please visit the website.

Submission of a valid appeal does not guarantee approval of your request. Decisions relating to individual students are final and will be communicated no later than three weeks after the meeting is held.  If four weeks or more have passed and you submitted the appeal by the priority deadline, you can send an email to appealinquiry@csi.cuny.edu to receive a status update.  For security reasons, please make sure to use your campus (CIX) email, and include your full name, EMPLID and the appeal type. For appeal due dates please visit the website.

In order for an appeal to be considered by the Course and Standing Committee each appeal must include the following:

  1. Course and Standing petition form 

  2. Checklist

  3. Personal statement (typewritten) that is clear, detailed, and legible using the guidelines below.

    • Readmission: Explain what caused or contributed to your academic difficulties, the steps you’ve taken to resolve the issues, and your plan for moving forward with achieving your academic goals

    • Grade Change: Explain the reasons for the grade appeal(s), showing that an extraordinary, documented circumstance prevented you from completing the coursework or formally withdrawing from the course.

  4. Photocopies of supporting documentation (originals will not be returned).

    • Readmission after academic dismissal: Official transcripts for any college coursework completed after leaving CSI

    • Grade Change of WU or FIN to official withdrawal: Instructor Grade Change Release Form(s). The ONLY departments which require an instructor’s signature are Chemistry, Nursing, and Physics & Astronomy.

  5. Submission of appeal packet to Center for Advising and Academic Success (CAAS, Building 1A, Room 101).

Submission of a valid appeal does not guarantee approval of your request. Appeal decisions will be communicated no later than three weeks after the meeting is held.  If four weeks or more have passed and you submitted the appeal by the priority deadline, you can send an email to appealinquiry@csi.cuny.edu to receive a status update.  For security reasons, please make sure to use your campus (CIX) email, and include your full name, EMPLID and the appeal type.

Criteria for Readmission
In order to be readmitted after academic dismissal, the student must show evidence that they can raise their overall GPA to 2.0 within a reasonable number of credits. Documentation must be provided to show that the student has improved their academic performance. Such evidence may include attendance at another college or participation in a training program or other course of study. Evidence that a personal crisis or issue has been resolved. If a student has been out of school for an extended period of time (typically at least five years), they are not required to show proof of academic performance at another school. However, these students are still expected to provide appropriate documentation of their situation to support their request for readmission and any associated grade change requests.

Criteria for Grade Changes
To change a grade of FIN or WU to a grade of W the student must show that an extraordinary, documented circumstance prevented him/her from completing the coursework or formally withdrawing from the course.

Criteria for One Semester Extension on Remediation Dismissal
To receive a one semester extension on remediation the student must have completed appropriate interventions during his or her enrollment at the College. The student must have a reasonable expectation of completing the remediation requirements by the end of the next semester.

Title IV or New York State Aid Appeals

In order for Title IV or New York State Aid requests to be considered by the SAP Committee, each appeal must include the following:

  1. Title IV or New York State Aid Appeals Form

  2. Personal statement (typewritten) that is clear, detailed, and legible using the guidelines below.

    • Reinstatement of Title IV or New York State Aid: Explain the reason(s) why you failed to meet the Title IV Satisfactory Academic Progress (TIV SAP) standards. The statement must address all semesters in which you had academic difficulties, and it must also include a description of the steps you have taken to resolve the issues, as well as your plans for improving your progress toward your academic goal.

  3. Photocopies of supporting documentation (originals will not be returned).

  4. Submission of the appeal packet one of the following ways:

    • Upload Appeal using CUNYfirst > Student Center> Student Tools > Document Upload> Financial Aid> Appeals (Preferred)

    • Fax at 646.664.3984

    • US mail: College of Staten Island - Registrar Office 2800 Victory Blvd., Building 2A-Room 107 Staten Island, NY 10314 ATTN: SAP Appeal Committee

Title IV or New York State Aid appeals will be reviewed by the SAP Appeal Committee and you will be notified of the decision within 4-6 weeks. If you have not heard back after the timeframe, you may contact the SAP Appeal Committee by emailing appealinquiry@csi.cuny.edu. Please be sure to include your name and CUNYfirst EMPLID. For security reasons, information regarding decisions is not released over the phone.