Northern Illinois University
Division of Academic Affairs
Office of the Executive Vice President and Provost

If a student believes a university employee has engaged in unprofessional or inappropriate acts or decisions which adversely affected the student in the academic or educational setting, they may file a formal student grievance. Please review the Student Grievance Procedures (PDF) before filing the formal student grievance.

A formal student grievance may not be filed for the following:

• Sexual misconduct (including sexual harassment and Title IX matters)
• Discrimination or harassment based on a protected class (e.g., sex, gender, race, national origin, religion, disability, age, etc.) or retaliation
• Grade complaints, grade appeals, or issues concerning academic misconduct
• Incidents involving violence or threats of violence
• Any other matters that are expressly covered under other university, Board of Trustees, state, or federal procedures

Prior to filing a formal student grievance, please review the Student Grievance Procedures (PDF) to ensure you have completed all required informal resolution procedures.

File a Formal Student Grievance