Filing a Grievance

Filing a grievance is a serious issue. It is strongly recommended that students seek an informal resolution with the faculty or staff member in question before filing a grievance. If a resolution is not made, students are strongly encouraged to seek informal resolution with the individual's supervisor or academic department chair. In most instances, students submitting cases to the Student Grievance Committee who have not sought informal resolution have been rejected for review. Exceptions are generally granted only when the faculty or staff member has demonstrably created an environment that makes informal resolution impossible. All parties to grievances may seek alternative dispute resolution opportunities through the University Mediation Program. If attempts at informal resolution have not been successful, the case may then be submitted to the Student Grievance Committee for review.

NOTE: Students have a limited 90 day period from the date of the alleged instance taking place to file a grievance. Exceptions are granted in rare cases only when a student is able to demonstrate that the faculty or staff member prevented her/him from filing within the accepted time period.

Grievance Request Packet