Explanation of Grading Structure

I-Incomplete-The "Incomplete" grade is a temporary grade and is designed for students who, because of documented illness or circumstances beyond their control, are unable to complete their course work within the semester, but have completed a majority of the course work (defined as at least 75% of all course assignments and tests) in a satisfactory manner (grade C or better).

If circumstances beyond the student’s control prevent the student from completing a test or assignments at the end of the term, then it is the student’s responsibility to initiate the request for an "Incomplete" grade from the instructor. The instructor will determine whether the student has a reasonable chance of satisfactorily completing the remaining course activities in a timely manner.

In requesting an "Incomplete" grade, the student must present to the instructor the documentation of circumstances justifying the "Incomplete" grade. The instructor will complete and sign an "Incomplete Grade Contract" and will submit it to the Admissions, Registration and Records office with the final grades for the semester. The instructor must assign a Final Grade through a Grade Change Form in a timely fashion.

Students are encouraged to let instructors know, as soon as possible, if they are having difficulties with any part of the course. If the student and instructor cannot reach a resolution concerning an Incomplete grade, then the student should contact the instructional department chair or dean.

Incomplete grades which are not converted to a letter grade by the instructor after one subsequent semester (not including summer semester) will revert to a "default" grade assigned by the instructor. The default grade is the grade earned if no work on the Incomplete Grade Contract is submitted.

AU-Audited courses are not eligible for the COF stipend and this grade is not certifiable to the V.A.

Military personnel and emergency management officials who are required to go Temporary Duty (TDY) in the middle of a term should contact their instructor for special consideration. Documentation of official TDY assignment is required and special arrangements must be approved by the Vice President of Instruction.