*Our office is closed until the start of the Spring 2026 semester. We look forward to talking with you then. Appointment slots will be available closer to that time*
Ombuds Office
Location: All meetings will be on Zoom.
Please use email or make an appointment to contact the ombuds office.
Email: ombuds@smc.edu
Ombudsperson Office Staff
Ombudsperson/Life Science Professor Sandra Hutchinson
Ombudsperson/Philosophy Professor Paul Klumpe
Ombudsperson/Life Science Professor Yvonne Ortega
4/15/26 is the last appointment day for potential Fall 2025 grade appeal
5/13/26 is the last appointment day for potential Winter 2026 grade appeal
Grade appeal requests for Summer 2025 and prior are closed.
For your class of concern, please immediately download the syllabus, your most recent Canvas gradebook, and any relevant material such as assignment instructions and feedback, your submissions, etc. that you want to discuss with us.
Please note:
- If your course for grade appeal/consultation about a concern is in Life Sciences, please schedule with Prof. Klumpe.
- If your course for grade appeal/consultation about a concern is in Philosophy and Social Sciences, please schedule with Profs. Hutchinson or Ortega.
Spring 2026 semester hours
Important Dates
Fall 2025 Grade concerns: Meet with an ombudsperson before April 15, 2026 to file a grade appeal.
Winter 2026 Grade concerns: Meet with an ombudsperson before May 15, 2026 to file a grade appeal.
Spring 2026 Grade concerns: Meet with an ombudsperson before October 15, 2026 to file a grade appeal.
Summer 2026 Grade concerns: Meet with an ombudsperson before November 15, 2026 to file a grade appeal.
Grade appeal requests for Summer 2025 and prior are closed.