Ferris State University

REQUIREMENTS FOR A GRADE OF “INCOMPLETE”

Within the University the “incomplete” (I, Inc.) is one of the grading options available for student coursework. The intent and the use of the “I” grade is not to avoid student probation, dismissal, or unacceptable grades, nor should it be considered as an extended alternative to withdrawal from a class (W). The following guidelines should be used in assigning this grade:

¨ The “I” should only be considered for extenuating circumstances that have led to a student missing a portion of the course. Extenuating circumstances are generally defined as those situations over which the student has little or no control – e.g. illness, birth, jury duty, death of parent, injury, or military service. Instructors may wish to require suitable documentation.

¨ Students must be making reasonable progress in their coursework as evidenced by completion of at least 75% of coursework at passing levels before assigning the “I”.

¨ Instructors will require students to sign an agreement stipulating assignments and deadlines that must be met in order to complete the course.

¨ An “I” grade will automatically become an “F” near the conclusion of the following semester (not counting summer) unless the faculty member files another grade or extends the incomplete grade.

Student Name _________________________________________________________

Student Number _________________________________________________________

Course Number and Title _________________________________________________________

Section Number _________________________________________________________

Instructor Name _________________________________________________________

Semester/Year _________________________________________________________

Current Grade _________________________________________________________

To be granted the opportunity to complete the course, I agree that I must complete the following coursework:

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I understand that these assignments have to be submitted to the instructor no later than _________________________ and that failure to submit them by this date may result in the final course grades being calculated on the basis of the above identified coursework receiving failing grades. I understand that any change in this agreement must be renegotiated and agreed to in writing and that I may be required to provide evidence from third-party authorities to amend the terms of this agreement.

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(Faculty Signature) (Student Signature) (Date)

Please distribute copies to: Department/ Dean’s Office

Advisor

Faculty

Student