If you are unsure why you received a particular grade, the first step is to contact your teacher. You have the right to inspect your marked work, including the exam paper and assessment criteria, within two weeks of the grade being published on Canvas or SIS (see Article 3.4.2 of the Academic Standards and Procedures).

If, after speaking with your teacher, you remain unsatisfied, you have the right to appeal the grade. This applies to both individual assessments and full course grades. Appeals must be submitted within six weeks of the grade’s publication (Article 3.4.3).

Before submitting an appeal, we strongly recommend that you first discuss your situation with your tutor.

To start the appeal process, email cobex.bz@vu.nl. Be sure to include your email address and signature, as these are required by VU COBEX. You can find detailed information about the grade appeal procedure on the VU website via the button below.