A student may appeal a grade during the first regular semester after the semester or summer term in which the grade was awarded. Grade appeals are not processed during the summer sessions unless the dean of the college in which the course is offered determines that the case warrants immediate review. The appeal involves a stepwise and formal process, progressively involving the instructor, the department head, and the dean of the college which offers the course. It may also involve a committee appointed by the dean to review and make recommendations. Written verification of each step as well as close adherence to a timetable is indispensable. The dean of the college offering the course has the final authority to make a decision regarding the grade appeal. There is no special form for appeals. The student should detail the reasons for their appeal in a formal letter. The Graduate College does not process or become involved in such appeals. The Grade Appeal policy and timetable can be found in The University of Arizona electronic catalog.