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Incomplete (INC) Grades

The grade of "INC" is given by the instructor in consultation with the student, with the following guidelines:

  1. when the student has been doing passing work and the instructor believes the student can successfully complete the requirements of the course no later than the last day of the eighth week of the following semester, or its equivalent in calendar time, exclusive of Summer Session. The student must provide an acceptable and documented reason for not completing the course on time.

  2. when a student has been absent from the final exam and a make-up exam is scheduled no later than the last day of the eighth week of the following semester, or its equivalent in calendar time, exclusive of Summer Session. Students must pay the make-up exam fee to the Bursar before taking the make-up exam. Extensions may be granted only by the Committee on Course and Standing of the School offering the course.

  3. temporary grade awarded when the disposition of the final grade requires further evaluation for reasons other than the Procedures for Imposition of Sanctions related to the Board’s Academic Integrity Policy.

When applying for an "INC" grade, an Incomplete Agreement Form may be required by the instructor and/or the department. The instructor may insist that the student obtain the permission of the Committee on Course and Standing (of the School offering the course) to complete the course.

The Registrar’s Office will change the temporary grade of "INC" to failure "FIN" by the tenth week of the following semester unless the instructor has submitted a passing grade.