Incomplete Coursework

University Policy

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

School of Theology Policy

Students are expected to finish all coursework within the semester of registration. Students in need of an incomplete must fill out the Incomplete Petition (signed with support and approval of the student’s advisor and the professor of the class before returning to the Registrar’s Office). The following firm deadlines have been set for the completion of work:

• January 20 for Fall Semester courses
• June 1 for Spring Semester courses
• June 30 for Intersession courses
• September 20 for Summer Term courses

In extraordinary circumstances (death in one’s family, serious illness, or disability), a student may complete a second petition for an extension to complete the coursework. This second petition must be documented in the Registrar’s Office. An email from the professor indicating the extended firm deadline is sufficient.

Students must turn in final assignments to their professor and the Registrar’s Office. If the assignments are not received in the Registration and Financial Aid Office by the deadline, the grade will be changed from an I grade to an administrative F. The F grade is cause for review by the appropriate School of Theology committee for probation or termination.

Incomplete coursework may have serious implications on financial aid and STH scholarships. Refer to Financial Aid or confer with the financial aid coordinator.