Incomplete Courses

The Catalog is authoritative.

There are two kinds of incompletes; one indicated by “E” and the other by “X”.  They have different purposes.

“E” is awarded when unusual circumstances such as illness prevent a student from completing work in a course before the end of the term.  “E” is not expected to be given casually nor should students accept it casually, since it means that in the new semester they will have an “incomplete” to finish as well as new courses to contend with.

It is expected that incompletes will be made up by the sixth (6th) week of the semester.  After that time, the grade reverts to 0.0 (“F”) unless an additional extension is granted by the dean of academic affairs until the end of the semester.  A request for extension is made by the faculty member in writing.

The instructor assigning “E” has the right, within the limits outlined above, to determine what work is required and dates by which it must be completed.  A letter of understanding helps to prevent misunderstanding.

“X” is awarded in certain designated courses.  It is a temporary indicator used to show that the work of a course has not been and was not originally meant to be completed by the end of the semester in which work was initiated.  All students eligible for “X” grades must be certified by the department and their names sent to the registrar by mid-term of the initial semester. The work must be completed the following semester at which time the “X” is replaced by the appropriate grade. A student must complete work for all “X’s” or “E’s” to graduate.

(Further information;  Registrar’s Office, 229-5267.)