Incomplete Grades

"I" (incomplete) is a temporary grade used by the instructor in cases when a student is unable to complete course requirements because of illness or other justifiable circumstances. It is assigned only in cases in which the student has completed satisfactorily the major portion of the course requirements, and has convinced the instructor of his or her ability to complete the remaining work without re-registering for the course. It is not to be given to a student who is already doing failing work.

An instructor who assigns a grade of "I" submits a formal statement to the department chairperson of requirements to be satisfied for removal of the Incomplete grade. A copy of the statement of requirements, including deadlines for their completion, shall be made available to the student.

It is the student's responsibility to contact the instructor to make arrangements for completing the remaining work. A student should complete the remaining work within one calendar year following the receipt of the "I" grade. If after one calendar year the "I" grade has not been changed by the instructor to a specific grade ranging from A to E, the "I" would be retained as the permanent grade. An "I" (Incomplete) may not be removed by registering again for the course.

If the instructor of the class in which the "I" was incurred is no longer a member of the faculty, the student should contact the department chairperson, who shall act on behalf of the former instructor.

Exceptions to these regulations can be made only when requested by the student and approved by the instructor or the department chairperson and the dean of the college, and certified by the dean of the college to the registrar.