USC Office of Academic Review
Correction of Grades
Correction of Grade Process
A Correction of Grade (COG) can be initiated only at the request of a faculty member. Students who are concerned about a posted mark or grade should meet with the appropriate professor to discuss the assigned grade. If it becomes apparent that an error has been made, the instructor should contact Academic Review at (213) 740-7741 to request a COG.
If the professor maintains that an appropriate mark has been assigned but the student feels differently, the student should follow the process outlined in SCampus under Disputed Academic Evaluation procedure.
Resolution of Incompletes (IN) & Missing Grades (MG)
Missing Grades (MG) and Incompletes (IN) are often resolved through alternative processes. The following table should provide assistance in determining how to best address these issues:
| Situation | Resolution | Where Solution Made |
|---|---|---|
| Instuctor originally failed to assign a grade and is now prepared to assign final grade. | MG to final Grade | Academic Review Department (JHH) 113 |
| Instructor assigned an Incomplete (IN) and student has completed course work prior to the deadline date (one year). | IN to final Grade | Grade Department (JHH) 106 |
| IN expired, petition to extend time was granted, and work was completed by the extension date. | 1. IN to IX to IN 2. IN to final Grade |
1. Academic Review Department (JHH) 113 (for Petition), 2.Grade Department (JHH) 106 |
| IN expired but course work was completed before the deadline of expiration. | IN to IX to final Grade | Grade Department (JHH) 106 |
| IN mistakenly assigned. | IN or MG to final Grade | Academic Review Department (JHH) 113 |
| MG resulting from grade sheet not being submitted or a petition to register or add late being approved. | MG to final Grade | Grade Department (JHH) 106 |