Incomplete Policy

Under certain circumstances, a student may apply for an incomplete grade that allows for the completion of course work within a designated period after the last day of the course. An incomplete grade cannot be assigned because of negligence or inferior performance observed throughout the course.

The following explains the Incomplete Grade policy:

• An Incomplete (I) can be assigned only if the following stipulations are met:
  • The Incomplete Grade Request is submitted through the instructor no later than the final date of the course.
  • The major portion of the work for the course has been completed (typically at least 80%).
  • There is a reasonable opportunity for the student to achieve a passing grade when the outstanding work is completed.
  • One of the following categories of extenuating circumstances: 
    • a major life event out of the student’s control (e.g. prolonged documented illness, hospitalization, a death in the family, a major car accident, hospitalization, or natural disasters; or
    • an unforeseen academic event (e.g. clinical interruption of failure to meet a program requirement).
  • The submission of appropriate documentation to substantiate the request.
  • The instructor and department leader or designee approve or deny the Incomplete Grade Request.
• The Incomplete Grade Request contains:
  • A list of each outstanding assignment with the due date.
  • The date on which the student agrees to complete the work (not to exceed 45 days after the last day of the course).
  • The grade the student will receive if the work is not completed by the agreed upon time.
• A financial charge is levied for each incomplete grade issued.
• Access to the course(s) in the Learning Management System will remain open for the length of the incomplete period.
• Any request for an extension beyond the contracted time shall be in writing before the end of the contracted date and approved by the appropriate academic administrator; only in extenuating circumstances can an incomplete be extended to consecutive trimesters.