The Graduate Council Appeals Board (GCAB) acts as the appeals body for graduate
students seeking redress on academic decisions regarding their graduate
programs. Before initiating an appeal, the graduate student should fully utilize
all other appeal and review processes available in the student's program,
department, or college. The student should also discuss the situation with the
Associate Vice Provost of Graduate Student Programs in the Graduate College to
explore resolution of the matter at the unit or college level before filing an
appeal.
The GCAB reviews written appeals of graduate students concerning
- retention in graduate programs (with the limitations described
below);
- procedural matters in graduate student programs (e.g., procedures related to
programs of study, theses, dissertations, and preliminary or comprehensive
exams); and
- other academic issues that are not covered by other university policies or
processes.
The GCAB does not review appeals of course grades,
allegations of academic dishonesty or scientific misconduct, matters relating to
employment or assistantships, allegations of discrimination, or appeals for
which the graduate student has not fully utilized all other appeal and review
procedures in the academic unit and academic college. The GCAB normally does not
review the application of department or program policies regarding adequate
academic progress and objective performance or progress measures. Students
should be aware of the involvement of other appropriate units:
- Grade appeals are subject to review by the dean of the academic
college.
- Allegations of academic dishonesty are subject to review under the ASU
Student Academic Integrity Policy.
- Allegations of scientific misconduct are subject to review under ASU policy
RSP 111 ("Misconduct in Research") in the Research and Sponsored Projects
Policies and Procedures Manual.
- Allegations of discrimination should be directed to the ASU Office of
Diversity. Appeals concerning department, programs and university graduate
education policies on satisfactory academic progress or performance are subject
to review by the dean of the academic college.
The
Guidelines for
Graduate Appeals describing further the GCAB appeal procedures, process,
and jurisdiction are available below:
Guidelines for Graduate Appeals