Part III: Student Grievance Procedures

Texas A&M University is committed to providing an educational and work climate that is conducive to the personal and professional development of each individual. To further that commitment, the university has developed procedures for students to pursue grievances within the university community. This section describes the various grievance procedures and provides information that will clarify how to initiate and pursue a grievance.

Assistance with Student Grievances To ensure that students understand how to appropriately pursue a grievance at Texas A&M University, students are encouraged to seek clarification and advice regarding procedures before initiating a grievance. Although a student may seek such advice from any faculty or staff member, Student Assistance Services (located at 209 Student Services Building, 979-845-3113) has staff members trained to help students who have grievances. Students are encouraged to seek assistance from this office in pursuing any type of grievance.

The decision as to which procedure to utilize for a grievance filed by a student shall be made solely by the university and shall be based on the fact pattern of each particular case. Each grievance shall be directed to a specific procedure and shall be accorded only one opportunity to be adjudicated unless the appeal body remands for further review.

Types of Grievances Texas A&M University has procedures for undergraduate and graduate students to pursue a grievance for any of the following problems, issues, or concerns:

45. Discrimination and Discrimination Appeals
46. Disability Accommodations in Academic Programs
47. Investigation and Resolution of Complaints Against Texas A&M Students for Sexual Harassment, Sexual Assault, Dating Violence, Domestic Violence, Stalking and Related Retaliation (SSDDSR)
48. Grade Disputes
49. Unexcused Absences
50. Academic Suspension and Blocks
51. Student Conduct Separation and Appeal
52. Academic Misconduct
53. Graduate Student Examination Evaluation Disputes
54. Financial Assessments by the University
55. Parking Citations

Procedures

56. Discrimination Appeals Panel
57. Undergraduate Academic Appeals Panel
58. University Disciplinary Appeals Panel
59. Graduate Academic Appeals Panel
60. Parking Citation Appeals Panel
61. See Part I: Academic Rules
62. First Professional Appeals Panel