Incomplete Grade

Instructors may at their discretion assign a grade of incomplete (I) to a student who has met a substantial portion of all course requirements, but for valid and good reasons is unable to complete remaining course work by the official end of the academic term. The grade of I carries no honor points and is not used in computing a student’s cumulative grade point average.

The instructor will determine a time frame in which the course work must be completed. The time frame shall be no longer than one academic semester (excluding summer term) beyond the semester in which the incomplete is assigned.

For example:

• Incomplete assigned fall term: Maximum time frame end of spring term
• Incomplete assigned spring term: Maximum time frame end of fall term
• Incomplete assigned summer term: Maximum time frame end of fall term

Should a student not complete the course requirements in the time frame designated by the instructor, the grade of I will be changed to a letter grade determined by the instructor.

Before June 7, 1999, an I grade automatically changed to an F after one semester if not completed.

Before November 28, 1973, the grade remained an I but was calculated into the GPA as an F. (Note: As of October 1, 1999, these I grades are shown as F on newly issued transcripts; however, those students affected can request a copy of their original transcript showing the I grade rather than the F.)

Some occupational or specialized programs may have policies mandated by external regulatory or accrediting agencies which supersede this procedure. Please refer to the individual programs for additional information regarding this and other policies which may affect a student’s academic standing.