Incomplete (INC) Grades

Important: An INC is not automatic and cannot be requested after the semester ends. Approval is determined by the instructor and must meet CALS and University criteria.

How do I request an INC in a class? 

Students must speak directly with their instructor to request an Incomplete (INC). The decision to grant an INC rests solely with the instructor. 

The last day to initiate an INC request is the last day of final exams for the current semester. 

It is the student’s responsibility to initiate a request for an INC.  An INC may be considered only when both of the following conditions are met:  

• The student has completed substantial passing work in the class, and
• The student is unable to complete the remaining coursework within the official semester dates due to unexpected circumstances beyond their control.

An INC is not a mechanism to extend coursework deadlines. It may not be granted simply because a student is behind on assignments, wants additional time to complete work, or is dissatisfied with their current grade.

Can I receive an INC in more than one class? 

Yes, if the required conditions are met, a student may request an Incomplete (INC) in more than one class. 

However, a student cannot receive INC grades in all courses if they take a leave of absence before the semester ends. Please note: you may not request an Incomplete for a course that has already been completed and graded.

Students who complete fewer than 12 academic credits in a semester due to INC grades will receive an academic warning. This warning is intended to remind students of the minimum graduation requirements and to offer support in improving academic performance. It does not appear on the permanent academic record. If all INC grades are resolved before the start of the next semester, the academic warning will be removed.

How long do I have to complete the work for an INC? 

The maximum time allowed to complete INC coursework is two successive semesters, although instructors may set shorter deadlines.

If no deadline is entered, the two-semester default deadline will apply.

If the work is not completed by the deadline, the INC will convert according to the grade action selected by the instructor.

Students are responsible for ensuring that all remaining work is submitted and that the final grade is recorded before the deadline.

Degrees cannot be awarded if an INC remains unresolved in required coursework.

What happens if I am a Graduating Senior and receive an INC? 

If you receive an INC during your final semester, it may affect your graduation.

• If the course is required for your degree:
  Your graduation will be delayed until the INC is resolved and a final grade is posted.
• If the course is not required and all degree requirements are otherwise complete:
  Your degree will be conferred on schedule, and the INC will convert according to the instructor’s selected grade action.

What happens if I do not complete the work for my INC?

If the remaining coursework is not completed by the deadline, the Incomplete (INC) will convert according to the grade action selected by the instructor when the INC was assigned.

Once the deadline has passed and the grade is converted, additional coursework will not be accepted unless an official extension was approved before the deadline.

Students are responsible for monitoring their INC deadlines and ensuring that all required work is submitted before the deadline.