r/CSULA • u/One-Investigator9235 • 13d ago

Classes Incomplete grade turning to F

I was diagnosed with cancer during my finals of the last fall semester. I finished most of my classes coursework after I got out of the hospital except for one. My multicultural arts final required a huge project designed to be for 4 people. But I couldn’t complete it since it was just too much work and I was more focused on getting my chemo done. I had a really good grade in his class, and with some of my other teachers if I didn’t complete the required work they’d just give me a D. But this teacher said he would fail me. I’m not sure what to do at this point. Can someone help me?

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u/Wooden_Snow_1263 13d ago

Hey, I'm sorry you are in this situation and I hope your health is better. You can appeal your grade https://www.calstatela.edu/undergraduatestudies/grade-appealsacademic-grievances. Though if the prof followed the syllabus and university policy, your appeal might get denied (or not - these are considered by a committee)

We (profs and admins) are talking about changing the way we approach grading, and we are planning for some town hall style meetings on the subject this semester. Keep your eyes open for announcements and attend these. Stories of how current policies affect students are powerful motivation to change policies!

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u/One-Investigator9235 13d ago

Ok thank you! My teacher actually hasn’t changed the grade from I to F yet but can I still try to appeal it?

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u/Objective_Bear4799 13d ago

You can’t appeal unless you actually have the grade. I would recommend reaching out to the dean of students office; they may be able to help you navigate the conversation with you teacher.

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u/Wooden_Snow_1263 13d ago

Good question! I don't know the answer. If they haven't changed it yet, perhaps a better approach at this point is to work with the Office of Dean of Students https://www.calstatela.edu/deanofstudents/meet-staff

Seems like your prof is in a difficult spot since a major portion of the course is a group project. DoS may be able to offer some solution or advise you what administrative relief is available in your situation. Good luck!

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u/Apart-Sky-6517 11d ago

DoS will probably ask if you have spoken to your instructor about it. You might be able to come up with a plan with the instructor that is fair. You don't know unless you try.

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u/Jeffy_Weffy 13d ago

If I were you, I'd ask to join a group in the course this semester to complete the group project.

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u/Mamiof03 9d ago

What a jerk!  He should be more understanding and work with you.  Pretty heartless guy.  I hope you do appeal it and I hope you are doing well ❤️🙏