Incomplete (I)
A grade of I (incomplete) is given at the end of a term only for incomplete coursework due to exceptional circumstances beyond the student’s control, such as an extended illness, hospitalization, or death of a close relative requiring absence from class for a significant period. When assigning an incomplete grade, the professor should consider whether the student is capable of successfully completing the course. Incompletes should be offered only toward the end of the term for students who were progressing satisfactorily in the class before the exceptional circumstances arose.
A grade of I (incomplete) must be resolved prior to the end of the subsequent term; otherwise, the incomplete will be converted to an F. Any request to extend the time needed to resolve the grade of incomplete must be submitted to the Office of Academic Services no later than two weeks before the date the grade is due. Requests will then be sent to the appropriate college dean and the assistant provost to be considered for approval.
If a student receives military orders that impact their ability to resolve an incomplete, they may submit a Petition for Policy Exemption form to Academic Services to extend the incomplete deadline. Such requests will be reviewed by Academic Services and the appropriate college dean.*
Added after publishing - November Addendum 11/20/2023*