The Office of Academic Standards & Evaluation
Mission Statement
The Office of Academic Standards and Evaluation supports the College’s mission by ensuring the expeditious processing of appeals and faculty recommendations required toward fulfillment of students’ graduation requirements. The Office strives to uphold academic standards while enforcing the College’s academic policies and procedures in a fair and equitable manner.
Functions and Duties
The Office of Academic Standards and Evaluation is the approver of all academic changes with regard to undergraduate students’ records such as grade changes, course substitutions, waivers, and credit by examination, among others. It serves as a resource for professional and faculty advisors in an effort to improve institutional effectiveness and promote student success. Responsibilities include the clarification and dissemination of academic policies and procedures to faculty and administrative staff.
The Committee on Admission and Standing, housed in the Office of Academic Standards and Evaluation, hears appeals and adjudicates decisions. These include readmission and dismissal appeals, CUNY F Policy variance substitutions, refund of tuition, withdrawal after the deadline, TAP waivers, and SAP (federal financial aid) appeals, among others.
Important and Upcoming Deadlines
Please look over the Academic Calendar as it regards to dates relevant to your appeal.
Academic Standards & Evaluation
Please see our Appeal FAQ page for more information about appeals, including important dates and how to submit your appeal
Learn more about Lehman College’s Academic Policy and explore a variety of resources designed to support you throughout your academic journey.
Graduate Students
If you are a Graduate student, please visit the Graduate Studies website.