Incomplete Grades

A temporary Incomplete (I) grade is recorded by the instructor when approving a student’s request for an extension prior to the end of the semester. To be eligible for an Incomplete (I) grade, the student must have participated in at least 60% of the term. An Incomplete (I) grade may impact satisfactory academic progress for financial aid and future registration if the incomplete course is a prerequisite.

The instructor must make all course materials available to the student for the duration of the incomplete period. The instructor must submit a copy of the signed Incomplete Grade Contract to the department chairperson for the course, which shall specify the following:

  1. The remaining coursework and submission deadline.
  2. The Incomplete Final Grade (i.e., the final grade earned if the remaining coursework is not completed).
  3. The Extension Deadline (i.e., the date the Incomplete Final Grade will post to the transcript if a final grade is not submitted; the default is 30 days following the end of term).

When submitting final grades in Banner, the instructor shall enter a grade of 'I' along with the Incomplete Final Grade and the Extension Deadline from the contract. If a student submits the remaining coursework, the instructor must enter a final grade using the Banner Faculty Grade Change form prior to the Extension Deadline. If a student does not submit the remaining coursework, the student will automatically receive the Incomplete Final Grade as their final grade, or the instructor may enter an 'I+' with a new Extension Deadline, prior to the original Extension Deadline.

MILITARY SERVICE EXCEPTION

Students approved for a leave of absence due to military orders shall be assigned a grade of “I” (Incomplete) for affected courses under federal law (38 U.S.C. § 3691A) and upon verification of such orders by SCSU Veterans’ Services. In these cases, the Extension Deadline for completion of coursework shall be adjusted to provide the student with a reasonable opportunity to complete the coursework following the conclusion of the period of covered service. The specific requirements, remaining coursework, and revised deadline shall be documented in the Incomplete Grade Contract.