At the Armenian College of Nursing & Health Sciences, we believe in fairness, transparency, and accountability. This policy explains when and how students may appeal a grade and what remediation options are available if academic difficulty occurs.
1. Grade Appeals
Who May Appeal
A student may submit a grade appeal only if they believe that:
A calculation error occurred
A recording error occurred
A policy was applied incorrectly
Disagreement with exam questions, difficulty level, or clinical expectations is NOT grounds for appeal.
Appeal Timeline
Appeals must be submitted within 5 calendar days of grade release.
Appeals submitted after this period will not be reviewed.
How to Submit an Appeal
Students must through the Student Portal, including:
Course name
Specific grade or component being appealed
Clear explanation of the error being claimed
Supporting documentation (if applicable)
Appeal Review Process
Appeals are reviewed by:
Course instructor
Program administration (if needed)
A written decision will be issued within 7 business days.
All appeal decisions are final.
2. Grades That Cannot Be Appealed
The following outcomes are not appealable:
Clinical safety failure
Automatic course drop due to attendance
Failure to meet minimum passing grade (below 75%)
Professional conduct violations
These standards exist to protect patient safety and public trust.
3. Remediation Policy (Academic Support)
Remediation is designed to help students strengthen knowledge and skills, not to replace earned grades.
Who Is Eligible for Remediation
A student may be eligible for remediation if:
Final course grade is between 70% and 74.9%
Clinical performance is safe
Attendance requirements were met
No professionalism violations occurred
Remediation Does NOT Apply If
Final grade is below 70%
Clinical safety was not met
Attendance policy was violated (more than 2 absences in a month)
Student was dropped from the course
Students removed due to attendance violations are NOT eligible for remediation.
4. Remediation Format
Remediation may include one or more of the following:
Focused review assignments
Targeted NCLEX-style quizzes
Case studies or care plans
Faculty-guided content review
Skills or simulation re-evaluation (if applicable)
Remediation is assigned at faculty discretion and must be completed within the specified timeframe.
5. Remediation Outcome
Remediation may raise a failing grade only to the minimum passing grade of 75%
No letter grade higher than C may be earned through remediation
Remediation opportunities are limited to one per course
Remediation cannot result in a grade higher than 75% (C).
6. Attendance & Remediation
Students removed from a course due to attendance violations are NOT eligible for remediation.
Attendance is a core requirement of nursing education and clinical safety.
7. Progression & Repetition
A nursing course may be repeated once
Failure of two nursing courses results in dismissal from the program
Re-entry is subject to academic review and seat availability
Two nursing course failures = Program dismissal
8. Why These Policies Exist
These rules align with:
U.S. Boards of Nursing
NCLEX-RN standards
Patient safety requirements
Professional nursing accountability
They ensure that graduates are competent, safe, and practice-ready.
9. Summary for Students
Appeals are for errors only
Attendance drops cannot be appealed
Remediation is limited and structured
Clinical safety overrides all grades
Policies protect you, patients, and your future license
Your success matters. Work hard, ask for help early, and maintain professional standards throughout your education.
Grade Appeal Request
This form is used to request a review of a grade due to a calculation or
recording error. Appeals must be submitted within 5 calendar days
of grade release.