Incomplete Work (Grade of I)

Whenever a student cannot be assigned a grade at the end of a course in which he/she has been enrolled because his/her work is for good reason incomplete, the Instructor will postpone the grade of the student, reporting to the University Registrar the fact that such student's grade is "I".

An "I" grade may be assigned only when :

(1) The completed portion of the student's work in the course is of passing quality

(2) There is such evidence of hardship as to make it unjust to hold the student to the limits previously fixed for the completion of his/her work.

Each department of the schools and colleges will maintain a card file record of "I" grades recorded in courses of that department. (Exemption: research courses and problems courses related to research assignments). This record, on a specially designated card completed by the instructor at the time the "I" grade is awarded, will include:

1) The name of the student;

2) The course number, title, and semester hours of credit;

3) Semester and year of enrollment;

4) The signature of the instructor;

5) A brief statement of the reason for delaying the grade;

6) An adequate guide for the removal of the "I" grade (with a suggested final grade in the event of the departure or extended absence of the instructor from the campus).

A copy of the card will accompany the grade report to the University Registrar's office, which will in turn notify the appropriate dean.

As amended October 21, 2004; effective Fall Semester 2005 An undergraduate student who receives an "I" grade must complete the course requirements either (1) within one year from the date it was recorded, or (2) before the date of graduation (whichever comes first). When an incomplete is satisfactorily resolved, the faculty member responsible for the grade change will notify the Registrar of the revised grade. Otherwise, the Registrar will remove the "I" and record a grade of "F" in classes graded A-F for a grade of "U" in classes graded S/U. Any student planning to graduate with an unresolved "I" grade should be aware that translation to an "F" could drop the GPA below the requirements for graduation. As with any academic deficiency, the low GPA would delay the student's graduation until all requirements for graduation are met.

When the incomplete work is accomplished, proper notification of the grade to be assigned will be provided to the University Registrar and the student.

• A grade of "I" is not figured into the grade point average.
• Students should not re-enroll in a course for which they have been assigned a grade of "I".
• Grade will remain "I" until the Instructor submits a grade change, unless one year has passed (see above).
• For further information, see the Faculty Handbook, Academic Regulations.
• Questions may be directed to the Office of the University Registrar, Records, 126 Jesse Hall, (573)882-4249.