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Incomplete -All incomplete grades must be made-up by the end of the folic academic period; otherwise the grade will be calculated with an F for each incomplete assignment or test. Pass/Fail Grading Pass/Fail grading is given for clinical rotations only. There are no units earned on Pass/Fail and shall be disregarded in determining a student's GPA. Grade Appeals A student, who has questions regarding a grade received in a course, should always first address the issue with the instructor. If the issue has not been resolved after this meeting, and the student believes that there are grounds for appealing the grade, they may pursue the appeal process listed below. Students may appeal a grade only when they can document that one or a combination of the following criteria have been met: • An error in calculating the grade, • The failure on the part of the instructor to clearly and promptly notify the students of the grading criteria, • The assignment of a grade based on reasons other than the announced grading criteria, • The assignment of a grade based on factors other than student achievement, • Inconsistent or unfair standards for evaluation of student academic performance, • If the student believes that the grade received is based upon unlawful discrimination, they should follow the process under this area. Grade Appeal Process When students believe that they have grounds for appealing a grade issued by an instructor based on one of the criteria listed, the student should follow these procedures within 30 days of the final grade being posted. Submit a written letter of appeal with supporting documentation that demonstrates one or more of the criteria listed for appeal to the Vice President of Instruction. If the evidence meets the criteria for appeal, the Director will contact instructor for a response. The instructor has fifteen (15) days to respond to the request. The Vice President of Instruction will present all documentation to the Academic Standards committee for review. The committee has thirty (30) days to render a decision. The decision of the grade appeals committee is final and cannot be appealed. Grade Changes All grades are final. Students are not allowed to complete additional work after the final grade has been assigned or to repeat examinations in order to improve a grade. Students may request a review of their records if the possibility of a clerical or computational error exists. Pacific College 2020-2021 Catalog 45