Incomplete

For reasons such as illness or other extenuating circumstances, a student may request a grade of Incomplete “I” upon the approval of the course instructor and the dean of the appropriate school. Assignment of an Incomplete grade is appropriate only when a substantial amount of work (at least one-half) in the course has been completed. The student must provide supporting evidence of the extenuating circumstance and must have earned a passing grade in completed course work to be eligible for a grade of incomplete. Incomplete grades are not appropriate in cases of excessive absences or missed deadlines throughout the semester; instead, withdrawal or medical withdrawal may be appropriate. Incomplete grades are not appropriate if the faculty member is uncertain if the student attended the course; wherein a grade of F should be assigned. A request for an incomplete grade is not appropriate until after the official date for withdrawal without academic penalty has passed.

When requesting and gaining approval for a grade of Incomplete (I), an accountability plan must be developed between the student and the faculty member; this accountability plan will outline how the course will be completed by the end of the following semester (excluding summer). Failure to remove the incomplete grade by the end of the following semester (excluding summer) will result in a grade of “F.” The faculty member, with the dean’s approval, may submit a request for an extension. The Vice President for Academic Affairs must approve extensions beyond the end of the following semester.

Assignment of Incomplete Grade forms are available in the Registrar’s Office.