Incomplete Coursework

University Policy

If for reasons acceptable to the instructor a student fails to take the final examination or to complete any other required work within a course, he or she receives the I grade. Within the time limit set by the individual school or college, the student must complete the course requirements. If the student does complete the course requirements, the I grade is replaced with the appropriate letter grade.

College of Engineering Policy

A temporary grade of Incomplete (I) is given when, for reasons acceptable to the instructor, a student fails to complete any of the required coursework by the end of the semester. Students and faculty usually reach an agreement as to when and how the remaining work will be completed.

When the required work is finished the instructor submits a grade change form with the final grade. The student should check with the instructor to ensure that a grade change form has been submitted.

If the student does not complete the specified work, the I grade automatically converts to an F grade after one year.

Incomplete grades are not included in credit hours used to determine good academic standing; a student with incomplete grades may be placed on academic probation if completed coursework falls below 12 credits. Incomplete grades can also affect eligibility for financial aid, as well as on-campus housing, if a minimum of 12 credits are not completed in the semester.

It is important to note that the College of Arts & Sciences’ (CAS) policy on incomplete coursework may differ from the College of Engineering’s policy. An I grade in a CAS course is subject to the College of Arts & Sciences’ policy.