Revision of records
The Committee for Revision of Records reviews petitions from students asking for changes to their academic records. Students should discuss the petition process with their adviser before appealing to the committee to verify that changes are warranted and will benefit the student.
Instructions for completing petition to the committee
Students must:
- Obtain forms from the appropriate school or college advising office and discuss their case with their adviser.
- Complete the forms, being as thorough and specific as possible. You must sign and date the petition(s).
- Leave the petition with the class instructor, who will forward it to the department chairperson. The chairperson will return it to the dean’s office, which will send it to the Office of the University Registrar. Signatures of the instructor, department chairperson and dean must be obtained before the committee will consider the petition.
- Provide specific dates if requesting to backdate a withdrawal from the University. A separate form is required for each class.
- Supply documentation or evidence to support the petition. For example, if a student has a medical justification, please supply the medical certification form. Obtain forms from the academic units.
General guidelines
- The committee cannot change a grade given by an instructor. If a student disagrees with a grade, they must contact their instructor and then follow the appropriate appeals process. An instructor cannot change a letter grade to “W” unless a withdrawal has been approved.
- If the committee approves a requested change and additional charges apply, payment must be made before the transcript changes.
- The committee reviews all complete petitions, and its decisions are based on the information presented. Decisions are communicated in writing to the student. If the petition is approved, a transcript reflecting any changes will be included.
- The committee cannot grant refund appeals. Students must complete a refund appeal form (PDF).
The committee is composed of faculty appointed by the chancellor. Members are anonymous and students are not allowed to communicate directly with them. Forward questions to Dale Wilcox at WilcoxD@missouri.edu.