a grade of “I” can be assigned when the course constitutes an “I” based on accrediting or certification requirements.

  1. A grade of "I" may not be assigned as a substitute for a "C." "D." or an "F."
  2. An Incomplete earned in any given term (summer session/semester) must be removed by the end of the eighth week of classes during the next regular academic semester; otherwise, the “I” will be changed automatically to a grade of “F.”
  3. When a grade of “I” is assigned, the instructor shall provide a detailed description of the work to be completed by the student to the chair. The chair shall retain a copy of this document. The instructor shall forward a copy to the student and retain a copy in the unit file.
  4. The grade of “N” is to be used for graduate level courses requiring a professional project or thesis that requires more time to complete than one term. The grade of “I” is not to be used in this circumstance.

I. Time Limitations for Grade Changes

All grade changes must be processed within one semester from the time the original grade was recorded. These grade changes will be permitted only when there was an error in recording or calculating the grade.

  • J. Appealing a Course Grade (see Section XVI. F.)

IX. Withdrawal from a Course

  • The Office of the Registrar will distribute class rosters to the faculty. Instructors will then verify the names of students who have attended at least one class meeting.
  • Students who have never attended a class meeting will be administratively withdrawn and have all applicable charges reversed. Students who have attended at least one class meeting but have stopped attending are subject to the attendance policies enumerated in the Class Attendance section (XIII). This policy does not apply to the summer session.
  • If a student withdraws from a course before the end of the tenth full week of classes during a semester, a grade of “W” will appear on the student’s transcript.
  • If a student withdraws from a course before two-thirds of the instructional days have elapsed during a summer session or short course, a grade of “W” will appear on the student’s transcript.
  • A student who fails to follow proper University withdrawal procedures will receive a grade of “F” in that course.
  • Students may appeal for retroactive withdrawal from a course under specified circumstances.