Incomplete graduate courses listed on the Memorandum of Courses or Program of Studies must become graded prior to graduation. If the instructor leaves the University prior to the date set for the completion of a course, the Department Chair or Graduate Committee Chair will assume the role of the instructor. Re-registration will incur new tuition charges. The student should not re-register for an incomplete course when attempting to complete course requirements. These requirements should be in writing to prevent miscommunication. The instructor determines the requirements for completing the course and requisite date for removal of the incomplete. The I grade is assigned at the discretion of the instructor in consultation with the student. (SOURCE: University Registrar Policy updated October 6, 2016) Incompletes will be given only if the student has substantially completed the major requirements of the course. The I grade should be used only when a student is unable to complete a course due to illness, military service, hardship, or death in the immediate family. Students failing to receive a minimum acceptable grade may not continue their program of studies without permission of their supervisory committee or the departmental graduate committee. Grades below the minimum requirement cannot be applied toward a degree or graduate certificate. Courses taken to fulfill requirements for a graduate certificate and later applied toward a graduate degree must meet the minimum grade requirements for the degree, which may be higher. The comprehensive exam for the minor may be waived if all grades in the minor are at least a B or P. The following minimum grades are required to earn credit in graduate-level courses: Course ListĬourses in the major department or area applied toward a degreeĪll other courses applied toward a degree or a graduate certificateĩ00-level and 800-level without 400 or lower counterpart If the class is taken Pass/No pass, the equivalent of a C or better is required to receive a grade of P. However, if no specific standard has been set, graduate students are required to meet the same standard set for undergraduate students. Graduate students taking undergraduate classes for deficiencies generally have a grade requirement set by the department. The grade of IP (in progress) and XP (no progress) are used exclusively for thesis and dissertation hours (course number 899 and 999, respectively) and have no point value. Grades without point value are: W (dropped/withdrew), I (incomplete), P (pass/C or better), and N (no pass). The University uses an A through F grading system. In Progress (“IP”) and No Progress (“XP”) Grades.

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