Grading Policies

Grading Policy Statement

In accordance with the Bylaws of the Board of Regents, "Students will be informed of the requirements, standards, objectives, and evaluation procedures at the beginning of each individual course." The Academic Senate recommends that the grading policy in a course be stated in written form whenever possible and that the statement clarify any policy governing the "Pass/No Pass" option and allowing or removing grades of "I" (Incomplete). Failure to inform students of special restrictions in these areas could be grounds for a grading appeal.

Grade Reports

Printed grade reports are no longer routinely sent to all students at the end of a term. Grades are available on the Web through the What About Me (WAM!) page at: wam.unl.edu. Final processing for grades from the semester should be complete approximately one week (excluding Sundays and holidays) after the end of the term. Preliminary Probation/Dismissal status will be determined at that point. A two-week correction period will be allowed before the final Probation/Dismissal status is determined.

Retention of Materials Used in the Academic Evaluation of Students

Faculty members must decide either: (1) to retain custody of materials, such as examinations, term papers, and written creative assignments used in the academic evaluation of their students for at least 30 days, or (2) to make a reasonable effort to return these materials to the student's custody. Student materials should not be left for pick up in an unsupervised, public place.