College of Earth, Ocean, and Atmospheric Sciences

Do you have a grading question or want to appeal a grade?

The College of Earth, Ocean, and Atmospheric Sciences takes students’ concerns and questions about grades seriously.

What can do if you have a concern about a grade?

Step 1

Talk with your instructor. Instructors have information, resources, and suggestions that may help resolve your concern.

Step 2

Did the instructor provide an explanation or resolution of your grade concern? If not, schedule an appointment with a program director.  Most grade issues can be resolved at this level especially.

Contact the director of the program offering the course:

• Frank Tepley, Geology, for GEO courses
• Byron Crump, Oceanography, for OC undergraduate courses
• Julia Jones, Geography & Geospatial Science, for GEOG courses
• Andrea Allan, Climate Science, for ATS courses
• Larry Becker, Environmental Sciences, for ENSC course
• Lorenzo Ciannelli, OEAS and OC graduate courses
• Karen McLeod, MRM courses

Step 3

The program director might refer you to a member of the CEOAS dean team if the grade issue cannot be addressed or resolved by working through steps 1-2.  You can also choose to speak with an Associate Dean if you feel the grade issue has not been resolved satisfactory at steps 1-2.

• The Associate Dean of Undergraduate Programs is  Michael Harte.  Please contact Kira Hughes to schedule an appointment with Dr. Harte.
• The Associate Dean of Graduate Programs is Adam Kent. Please contact Kira Hughes to schedule an appointment with Dr. Kent.

There are also resources at the university level that you have a right to access for advice, counseling, and advocacy. Contact the Office of Student Conduct and Community Standards or the ASOSU office of Advocacy for more details.