Incompletes

A grade of incomplete (“I”) will be granted only in cases of hardship (circumstances which, in the judgment of the instructor, warrant special consideration). If all coursework is not completed by the last day of class, it is the student’s responsibility to contact the instructor within 24 hours of the schedule final examination/last class meeting.

The grade of “I” is given in a course when the student has not completed all course requirements. Approval is granted only when the student demonstrates circumstances beyond their control which temporarily prevents completion of the coursework. All “Incompletes” must be resolved by the dates indicated in the Academic Calendar for each semester (within 30 days of the last class meeting is recommended). Any extension beyond the published dates of the Academic Calendar requires written approval from the instructor, the Associate Dean and Director of the Graduate Program and the Associate Dean for Academic Affairs.

Students with "Incompletes" at the end of the term will not be awarded degrees and will be moved to consideration for the next award date. Pending graduates must have all grades recorded prior to the degree award date in the Academic Calendar or be denied approval for graduation.

The instructor will determine the appropriate amount of time required to complete the work for an "Incomplete" An “I” will remain on the record for five class days into the following semester. (Refer to the Academic Calendar for exact deadlines.) If by that time the instructor has not recorded the new grade, the 'I" the Registrar that the “I” is subject to being recorded as a failure or withdrawal grade. Any exceptions for the Extension of Incomplete Grades Form must be approved by the instructor and the Associate Dean of Academic Affairs.

Additional information: Academic Policies and Procedures