Academic Catalog 2022-23 > Academic Policies and Procedures > Grading System > Incomplete Grades

Incomplete Grades

Incomplete grades are given only in extraordinary circumstances (e.g., illness or very serious personal reasons) beyond the student’s control, and only under the following circumstances:

1. When a limited amount, normally less than 25%, of the student’s work is incomplete
2. When the student is otherwise earning a passing grade
3. When attendance has been satisfactory through the term
4. When required work may reasonably be completed in an agreed-upon time frame of less than one additional semester

The Incomplete Grade Request Form must include a list of which assignments or exams are to be submitted to the instructor by a deadline that is acceptable to both parties, as well as information about possible grading penalties.

Students must file an Incomplete Grade Request Form with the Registrar’s Office before the last day of classes for the semester, and prior to final examinations. Requests for an Incomplete grade must have the signatures of the student, the instructor, and the chair of the academic department offering the course. In the case of CORE Curriculum courses, the signature of the Dean of General Studies is required. In the case of internships, the signature of the Director of Career & Internship Services is required.

Unless an earlier date is specified on the request form/contract, all coursework for an incomplete course or internship incurred during the Spring semester or Summer session must be submitted to the instructor by the following December 1 and those incurred during the Fall semester must be submitted by the following May 1. Students must have the instructor’s approval to extend the deadline for completing the work. Requests for extensions beyond the one-semester limit require the approval of the Academic Petition Committee in addition to the instructor. Failure to meet these deadlines will result in the assignment of the grade of ‘F.’ Incomplete grades that have reverted to ‘F’ are final. A student with an ‘Incomplete’ grade in a prior term is not eligible for honors such as the Dean's List.  Students receiving financial aid should consult with their financial aid counselor about the regulations concerning incomplete grades and satisfactory academic progress prior to taking action.