A grade of “Incomplete” (I) may be given only in those instances in which the student has not been able to complete all the assigned projects and/or examinations in a course due to illness or other unforeseeable and compelling circumstances. “Incompletes” are not available to students who have not satisfactorily completed the other academic requirements of the course. The instructor shall provide the student, in writing or electronic mail, an explanation of the requirements to be fulfilled. “Incomplete” should not be used for dissertation guidance, theses, project, or portfolio credits in which continual registration is required by the University. (See section on “L” grades.)
If an “I” is given, a letter grade must be assigned after no more than two additional semesters plus the intervening summer as established by the academic calendar. If the course requirements are not completed by that date, the “Incomplete” will automatically be changed to an “Unsatisfactory” (U) grade.
| Courses Taken In Any Given Year During | Deadline for Change of Grade or Petition for Extention of Deadline |
|---|---|
| Summer Semester | Aug. 31st of the following year |
| Fall Semester | Dec. 31st of the following year |
| Spring Semester | May 31st of the following year |
Individual instructors establish their own conditions for removing an “Incomplete” so long as the time limit is not longer than the time limit specified in Section b. Each instructor must clearly state his or her policy with respect to “Incompletes” so that all students in the class are fully aware of that policy.
If there is a valid reason for waiving the deadline for removing an “Incomplete” grade, the student may submit a Graduate Student Petition to the Graduate School prior to the grade default deadline. The petition should include:
Once an “Incomplete” is changed to a “U” grade, the course, if offered again, may be repeated for credit.