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The online Schedule of Classes lists all courses available. It includes undergraduate, graduate, and extension (off-campus) courses. Classes may be added, cancelled, or changed in this listing. The University reserves the right to limit class enrollment and cancel classes because of insufficient enrollment, budget limitations, lack of an appropriate instructor, or other unforeseen circumstances. Students are responsible for reviewing all information to ensure correct and valid registration.

Each course is designated by a three or four digit number identifying the individual course, a one, two, or three digit number indicating the specific section of that course, and a five digit course reference number (CRN). The three or four digit number that identifies the course indicates the level of complexity.

It is the responsibility of each student to enter the proper course reference number when registering. The course reference number is the key identifier for all registration activities. If you enter the wrong course reference number, your registration for that course may return a "Registration Add Error" message or you may be registered for the wrong course.

Explanation of Abbreviations in the Class Schedule

Days of the Week

Building Locations

Course Levels

General Education Course Attributes

Section Codes

Each individual section is designated by a one, two or three-digit combination of numbers and/or letters, which identify the specific section of that course. The letters used in some course sections serve as unique information related to that section. In addition, multiple letters may be used for one section. A general guideline to the section coding system is listed below.

Test Prerequisite Codes

Registration for the Fall semester will take place as follows:

Registration Process

How to Determine your Registration Date

Fall Registration Timetable (All parts of term)

Registration Payment

More information about tuition and fees is available in the Tuition and Fees Payment Schedule section.

Fall 2025 Final Exam Schedule

Students who meet the admission requirements of the University and are registered for a course may audit the course if they have written permission of the instructor. Note: Courses in the College of Business and Technology must also obtain written permission from the chairperson.

A student auditing a course cannot later have his/her registration changed to secure course credit. A student registered for credit may not change to audit after the date listed above. Auditors pay the same tuition and fees as credit students. The grade issued is "V" (Visitor).

Concurrent registration for undergraduates working toward a degree at ��ݮ��Ƶ is permissible. Prior to enrolling at another college or university, the student must meet with their academic advisor to determine which courses are appropriate for the student’s progress toward graduation.

Please refer to the Concurrent Registration Checklist for important information regarding the transferability of courses and the concurrent registration process.

The final decision regarding the transferability of courses will be determined by the Admissions Office when the official transcript is received.

Questions regarding concurrent registration can be directed to the Records Office at (773) 442-4039.

Department instructors may reassign a student's seat in a class if the student does not attend the first class session and neglects to inform the instructor in advance of the intended absence.

The student will be responsible for any financial consequence if the course is not dropped officially by the student before the appropriate refund deadline. Failure to officially withdraw from class will result in a failing grade.

If you have any questions about withdrawing from a course please contact the Registration office at registration@neiu.edu or (773) 442-4040.

Independent or Tutored Study requires the signature of the instructor, department chairperson, college dean, and Academic Affairs on the Individualized Study Registration Form.

The deadline for college deans to submit the Individualized Study Registration Form for both Independent Study and Tutored Study to the Provost's Office is August 22, 2025, for the Full and First Half Fall Sessions and October 17, 2025, for the Second Half Fall Session. Students, please contact your program advisor/chairperson for departmental submission deadlines.

The deadline for departmental chairpersons to submit the Graduate Thesis Registration Form to the appropriate College dean (College of Arts and Sciences, Goodwin College of Education, College of Business and Technology) for approval is August 15, 2025. Students, please contact your thesis/program advisor for departmental submission deadlines.

Registration in thesis hours requires the signature of the thesis advisor, program coordinator/advisor, department chairperson, college dean, and Academic Affairs on the Thesis Registration Form.

Note: All forms may be obtained from the department offering the course. Only current versions of the forms will be accepted.

• The Pass/Fail option is available only to undergraduate students in good academic standing (cannot be on academic probation).
• The Pass/Fail option is not allowed for General Education-Distributive Learning, developmental, Honors, tutored study, independent Study, English 101, and College of Business and Technology courses, or a course used to fulfill a major or minor requirement.
• Students are eligible to exercise the Pass/Fail option only after accumulating fifteen hours in residency (courses taken at Northeastern).
• Eligible students will be permitted one pass/fail course per term. A maximum of 18 pass/fail hours, including transfer courses from other institutions, may be applied toward graduation but may not be counted toward a student’s major area of concentration, minor, or General Education-Distributive Learning.
• Declaration of the intention to select the Pass/Fail option must be made no later than the tenth day of the term by submitting a completed Pass/Fail Grade Option form to Enrollment Management Services (Room D 101). The decision to select the Pass/Fail option may not be changed after that date.
• A grade of “P” will be used to indicate that the student has passed the course, and a grade of “F” will be used to indicate that the student has failed the course. The “F” will be included in the grade point average.
• Instructors may offer courses restricted to pass/fail registration with approval from the appropriate college curricular governance Committee and by the Faculty Council on Academic Affairs. Hours of credit carried by such course(s) will be part of the maximum 18 hours which have been approved for the general Pass/Fail option.

Additional information is available in Enrollment Management Services (Room D 101) or in the current NEIU Academic Catalog.

Some courses require that one or more prerequisites (i.e., other classes completed with certain grades, test scores, etc.) be successfully completed (or the classes in progress) before the student is allowed to register for the class. The faculty members regard these prerequisites or their equivalent as a necessary foundation for student learning. It is the student’s responsibility to be aware of and meet any course prerequisite(s) prior to registration.

In situations where a course prerequisite(s) cannot be met, a student may request a prerequisite waiver (override) by contacting the program that offers the course. The program must enter the override in the student information system in order for the student to be able to register for the class.

Students who were permitted to register for a future semester due to "in progress" coursework will be dropped from the classes for which they do not meet prerequisites if they do not successfully complete the course prerequisite(s) and if no prerequisite override exists in the student information system.

Students should refer to the NEIU Academic Catalog for a description of courses, prerequisites and restrictions.

Students who attempt to register for a course that is full may now put themselves on an Electronic Waiting List.

How It Works

If a specific course section is full, students have the option to place themselves on an electronic waitlist. Should a seat become available an email notification (NEIU email) will be sent to the first student on the waitlist. Students will have 48 hours from that time to login to NEIUport and register for the course, or remove themselves from the waitlist.

If you have any questions please contact the Registration office at registration@neiu.edu or (773) 442-4040.

Waitlist directions for students

Undergraduate Tuition: Residents

Note: Tuition and fees are assessed per credit hour up to a total of 16 credit hours.

Graduate Tuition: Residents

Undergraduate Tuition: Non-Residents

Graduate Tuition: Non-Residents

Differential Tuition Rates

College of Business and Technology Differential Tuition Rates

Beginning in Fall 2017, students registered for courses offered through the College of Business and Technology, regardless of major or degree program, will be charged a differential tuition rate for those courses, based on their residency status, whether they are undergraduate or graduate students, and their term of admission:

In-state differential tuition for new undergraduate students: $495.59 per credit hour
Out-of-state differential tuition for undergraduate students: $991.19 per credit hour

In-state differential tuition for second bachelor’s students: $549.01 per credit hour
Out-of-state differential tuition for second bachelor’s students: $1098.02 per credit hour

In-state differential tuition for graduate students: $549.01 per credit hour
Out-of-state differential tuition for graduate students: $1098.02 per credit hour

Graduate Coursework Differentials

Effective Fall 2025, students that register for courses in the following graduate programs: Counselor Education, Educational Leadership School, and Social Work will be charged a differential tuition rate per course based upon residency.

In-state differential for graduate and second BA students Educational Leadership School courses: $549.01 per credit hour.

Out-of-state differential for graduate and second BA students Educational Leadership School grad courses: $1098.02 per credit hour.

In-state differential for graduate and second BA students Counselor Education grad courses: $525.14 per credit hour.

Out-of-state differential for graduate and second BA students Counselor Education grad courses: $1050.28 per credit hour.

In-state differential for graduate and second BA students Social Work grad courses: $525.14 per credit hour.

Out-of-state differential for graduate and second BA students Social Work grad courses: $1050.28 per credit hour.

Important Information Regarding Tuition

• Tuition for newly enrolled undergraduate students seeking their first bachelor's degree is guaranteed for four consecutive years. The Tuition Guarantee Plan will help you and your family budget your educational expenses. The Tuition Guarantee Plan applies only to tuition. Fees may increase during the four years. For more information regarding the Tuition Guarantee Plan, including information about the Tuition Guarantee Plan extension, please see the Tuition Guarantee Plan section.
• Students seeking a second bachelor's degree and graduate students-at-large will be assessed graduate level tuition.
• Undergraduate students who register for the semester following graduation may be assessed undergraduate tuition. Tuition will be recalculated when the student's status is officially updated to a graduate. This usually occurs between one and two months after the beginning of the semester. Students are responsible for paying any additional charges that may occur as a result of the change in status.
• Note: Miscellaneous fees and/or fees associated with a course may apply.
• Tuition and fees are subject to change without notice.

Mandatory General Fee

Miscellaneous Fees

Important Information Regarding Miscellaneous Fees

• Certain fees are subject to change without notice and are not refundable.
• (1) The Complete Withdrawal Fee is non-refundable.
• (2) The Outstanding Balance Fee is non-refundable.
• (3) This is a mandatory one-time fee paid by freshman and transfer students who attend their respective orientation. The fee supports orientation programs for these students.

In 2003, the Illinois General Assembly amended the ��ݮ��Ƶ Act to include a four-year tuition guarantee for new undergraduate students beginning with the Fall 2004 semester. The purpose of the Act is to assist students and their families, at the beginning of the college experience, to be aware of what the costs of college tuition will be for the next four years. The Tuition Guarantee Plan applies to all newly enrolled undergraduate students, including transfers, and guarantees the same tuition rate for four continuous academic years. The Tuition Guarantee Plan applies only to tuition. The Tuition Guarantee Plan does not apply to fees.

Tuition Guarantee Plan Classification

For each student, the Tuition Guarantee Plan begins with the first term of enrollment. Under the Tuition Guarantee Plan, the tuition rate for new undergraduate students first enrolling at NEIU in the Fall 2004, or thereafter, will be held constant for four continuous academic years.

New Students

The Tuition Guarantee Plan applies to all newly enrolled undergraduate students (freshman, transfers, and students-at-large) seeking their first bachelor’s degree beginning with the Fall 2004 semester, or thereafter, and will be effective for four continuous academic years. Newly enrolled is defined as undergraduate students seeking their first bachelor’s degree and registered for at least one class on or after the first day of the term. The four-year tuition guarantee expires at the end of the term (fall, spring or summer) immediately preceding the four-year anniversary of the student’s initial enrollment. (For example, students who enter the Spring 2024 semester will be guaranteed their tuition through the Fall 2027 term.)

Extension to Tuition Guarantee Plan

Beginning in the Fall 2010 term, undergraduate students who previously qualified for the Tuition Guarantee Plan, as defined above, will now qualify for two additional years of guaranteed tuition. The tuition rate for the additional two years is equal to the amount charged to undergraduate students seeking their first bachelor’s degree who initially enrolled in the academic year following the students with the additional tuition guarantee. For example, students who first enrolled in Fall 2007 had their tuition guaranteed at the same rate through Summer 2011, and now will have their tuition rate guaranteed for two additional consecutive academic years at the rate charged to students who first enrolled in Fall 2008.

Students Whose Guarantee Expires

The Tuition Guarantee Plan as described above will expire after six continuous years following initial enrollment, or upon completion of a bachelor’s degree, whichever comes first.

Readmitted Students

Students who withdraw for any reason, other than being called up for active military service, and re-enroll will retain the guarantee rate they had when they withdrew from the University. The tuition guarantee will not be extended as a result of withdrawal.

Full-time or Part-time

The determination of eligibility for the Tuition Guarantee Plan is not affected by full-time or part-time enrollment status; all new undergraduates are included.

Students Changing Majors

The Tuition Guarantee Plan expiration date will not change for students changing their major.

Questions concerning this policy can be directed to either Enrollment Services or Student Payment Services.

Payments can be made by Visa, MasterCard, Discover, American Express or check via NEIUport. A 2.50% ($3 minimum) convenience fee will be applied to all credit/debit card payments made to your student account online or in person. Starting February 23, 2024, the convenience fee for domestic card transactions will increase to 2.95% and the convenience fee for international card transactions will increase to 4.25%. 

Fee-free payment options are: electronic check (ACH), cash (in person) and personal/cashier check via mail or in person. Once you register as a student, you are responsible for the full amount due regardless of any subsequent additions in credit hours, unless you officially drop by the appropriate refund deadline. If you are unable to pay your tuition in full at the time you make your initial payment, you may select the Deferred Payment Plan. A $10 fee will automatically be added to your account on September 7, 2024, for the Full and First 8-Weeks fall session, October 5, 2024, for the Second 8-Weeks fall session.

NEIU does not cancel student registration for non-payment. In place of this, we will ask that you review and accept a Financial Agreement document. To review the dates for dropping classes and the associated credit/refund percentages, please see the Tuition and Fees Refund/Credit Schedule.

Students may receive their refunds electronically through direct deposit. Please see the Payment/Refund link found in the Registration Tools channel, on the Current Student tab of NEIUport for instructions on setting up your electronic refund. Student refunds processed electronically will be disbursed up to one week prior to student refund check disbursements.

Printed refund checks for students will be mailed directly to students beginning the week of September 20.

Note: Complete withdrawals or a semester with no grades earned may require a return of refunds.

Any refund checks not picked up in person will be mailed after the last date to drop classes, regardless of the amount or type of check. You must update your address on NEIUport if you change your address. If you have any questions, please contact the Student Loan Department at (773) 442-5175.

An adult student (18 years or over) who has been a bonafide resident of Illinois for a period of at least six consecutive months immediately preceding the official beginning of any term of registration at the University will be considered an Illinois resident for tuition purposes. Other residency categories are explained in the NEIU Academic Catalog.

Evidence of resident status shall be submitted at the time of application for admission. A student may have his/her residency status reclassified at any time by the University on the basis of additional or changed information.

If the student is classified in error as a resident student, the change in tuition shall be applied to the next term after reclassification. If the student is classified in error as a non-resident, the change in tuition shall be applicable to the term in which the reclassification occurs. A written request for reconsideration must be filed with Enrollment Services (Room D 101) within 30 calendar days from the date of assessment of tuition. For additional information refer to the current NEIU Academic Catalog.

In order for NEIU to continue to provide an affordable education, it is important for the student to meet his/her financial commitment. Students who have not met their financial obligation are subject to the following:

1. The student may not be allowed to register for classes.
2. Diplomas will not be released.
3. The student's account will be charged a $50 non-refundable outstanding balance fee.
4. The student’s account will be assigned to private collection agencies.
5. The student’s account will be reported to the State of Illinois Comptroller.
6. Note that only one emergency loan can be approved in one semester.

Should you need to drop a course — or completely withdraw from all of your classes — please review the below chart for details regarding deadline dates, refund/credit percentages, and grades to be assigned.

Northeastern no longer cancels student registrations for non-payment. In place of this, we ask that you review and accept a Financial Agreement document. To review the dates for dropping classes and the associated credit/refund percentages please see the Tuition and Fees Refund/Credit Schedule. For payment due dates, please refer to the Tuition and Fees Payment Schedule.

Tuition and Fees Refund/Credit Schedule

Important Information

1. To officially drop or withdraw from any or all courses, access NEIUport. The transaction must be completed by 11:59 p.m. on the dates listed above.
2. The tuition refunds/credits apply when you reduce your course load or completely withdraw from all courses. You will be assessed a $10 Complete Withdrawal fee if you withdraw all your courses after the 100% refund period.
3. Failure to officially withdraw or drop classes will result in the assignment of an “F” (Failure) grade.
4. If you completely withdraw from all courses after the 100% refund period, you may still be assessed charges if you have not paid the full amount of tuition and fees.

A $15 fee will be assessed for each returned check received by the University. After two occurrences, the student will be precluded from making a payment by check for the next two years (three years after the third occurrence). The student has a right to appeal the length of time with Student Payment Services. Students who pay for their classes with a check that is returned due to insufficient funds will also be liable for all tuition/fee charges, and will receive grades unless they drop their courses by the appropriate refund or drop/withdrawal dates.

View General Education Program List of Approved Courses

Below is a list of approved honors courses that count toward general education.

See the General Education-Distributive Learning Program List of Approved Classes for courses that satisfy this requirement. Students can also fulfill the requirement in one of the following ways:

1. Transfer credit with a grade of “C” or better in any math course College Algebra level or higher.
2. A minimum score of 35 on the NEIU mathematics placement test, a score of 3 or higher on the Advanced Placement (AP) calculus test (pre-Fall 2014), a minimum score of 31 on the Northeastern Accuplacer College mathematics placement test (Fall 2014 and later), a Math ACT score of 25 or higher, or a comparable SAT score.
3. An Associate of Arts (A.A.) or Associate of Science (A.S.) degree from a community college meeting the standards of the 1991 Illinois Community College Board model General Education curriculum in Mathematics or completion of the Illinois Articulation Initiative's General Education Core curriculum after transferring to ��ݮ��Ƶ.
4. Completion of one of the majors or minors listed below will automatically fulfill the Math/Quantitative Reasoning requirement.

Illinois Bill 110 ILCS 205/9.21 requires: "each public institution of higher education to include, in the general education requirements for obtaining a degree, course work on improving human relations to include race, ethnicity, gender and other issues related to improving human relations to address racism and sexual harassment on their campuses, through existing courses.” The General Education-Distributive Learning program includes course work on improving race and ethnic relations. The current Schedule of Classes will identify the list from which the students will choose a course that satisfies the Improving Human Relations requirement. Students who complete one of the following programs of study have met the requirement:

Option 1: Courses

The following courses will fulfill this graduation requirement:

Option 2: Major/Minor Program

Students who complete one of the following programs of study have met the Illinois Bill 110 ILCS 205/9.21 requirement. The study of the sources of conflict and the improvement of human relations is infused into the course work of these major and minor programs.

• Anthropology (major/minor)
• Bilingual/Bicultural Education (major)
• Geography (major)
• History (major)
• Inner City Studies (major)
• Justice Studies (major/minor)
• Latina/o & Latin American Studies (major/minor)
• Philosophy (major/minor)
• Political Science (major/minor)
• Psychology (major)
• Social Work (major/minor)
• Sociology (major/minor)
• Women’s, Gender and Sexuality Studies (major/minor)

Compliance
Americans With Disabilities Act (ADA)

In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 and Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, ��ݮ��Ƶ does not discriminate against persons on the basis of disability. In addition, Northeastern provides reasonable accommodations for persons with disabilities. Students seeking reasonable accommodations in the classroom should contact Student Disability Services (Room D 104). Students seeking temporary handicapped parking permits should contact Student Health Services (Room E 051). Students or employees with concerns about discrimination on the basis of disability and employees seeking reasonable job accommodations should contact the Office of Equal Employment, Affirmative Action and Ethics Compliance (Room C 218).

Crime Awareness and the Campus Security Act

In compliance with Federal Regulations and the Campus Security Act, NEIU takes this opportunity to inform you that its Safety and Security Information Report is available on the University’s website. This report contains information on: 1) the reporting of crimes or emergencies, 2) law enforcement authority and interagency relationships, 3) security awareness and crime prevention program, 4) maintenance and security of campus facilities, 5) access to campus facilities, 6) drug and alcohol policy, 7) crime statistics, and 8) policy and procedures regarding sexual assault (including prevention and awareness of sex offenses, procedures to follow if a sex offense occurs, procedures for on campus disciplinary action, possible sanctions, and distribution). Any individual who wishes a paper copy of the Safety and Security Information Report may obtain one upon request from the University Police Department (Room PF 104).

Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA)

The Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA) provides for the confidentiality of student records. The policy is printed in the University Catalog and addresses the location and procedures for the availability, release and access of student records.

National Voter Registration Act

The 1998 Higher Education Act Mandatory Good Fair Effort for the National Voter Registration Act. It reads, in part, "The institution will make good faith effort to distribute a mail voter registration form, requested and received from the State, to each student enrolled in a degree or certificate program and physically in attendance at the institution, and to make such forms widely available to students at the institution." The State of Illinois has provided the following links for students to use to print a voter registration form.

TurboVote!

��ݮ��Ƶ is committed to providing you with the information and materials you need to vote. Go to  and register online to vote in Illinois (you can also register if you live in another state – though online registration restrictions vary from state to state). Once you are registered in the TurboVote system it’s easy to verify or update your voter registration, request an absentee ballot form by mail, and sign up for text and/or email election reminders. You can do this all for free! If you have already registered to vote, you can still sign up at to receive text or email reminders so you won’t miss the election.

NEIU Policy on Nondiscrimination

��ݮ��Ƶ subscribes to the principle of affirmative action and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, disability, national origin, citizenship status, ancestry, age, order of protection status, genetic information, marital status, sexual orientation including gender identity, arrest record status, military status, or unfavorable discharge from military service.

Oral Proficiency

��ݮ��Ƶ, in accordance with a 1987 State statute insures that all persons providing classroom instruction to students are proficient in oral English. If an instructor’s oral proficiency is in doubt, students should contact the department chair to obtain information about the University’s procedure for handling complaints.

Sexual Assault

��ݮ��Ƶ does not tolerate sexual assault, which is a specific type of sex discrimination prohibited by Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972. Northeastern cooperates fully with legal authorities in preventing and prosecuting sexual assault offenses, and imposes strict sanctions against those found responsible for sexual assault. The University offers educational programs and resources designed to promote the awareness and prevention of sexual assault on all campuses. Northeastern recognizes that victims and offenders can be any gender, including transgender, and expects members of the University community to help maintain a safe environment.

Sexual Harassment

��ݮ��Ƶ prohibits the sexual harassment of employees, students and visitors to campus. Copies of the sexual harassment policy and Discrimination Grievance Procedure are available in Student Counseling Services (Room B 119), and the Office of Equal Opportunity, Affirmative Action and Ethics Compliance (Room C 218).

Student Right To Know Act

In compliance with Federal Regulations, ��ݮ��Ƶ discloses our graduation rate to students, prospective students, and the general public, upon their request. Information regarding our graduation rate can be found on the University website (click on Data Digest). A printed copy may be obtained by sending a written request to:

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Office of Enrollment Services
Attn: Graduation Rate
5500 North St. Louis Avenue
Chicago, Illinois 60625.

When verifying enrollment for purposes of financial aid programs, loan deferments, and other programs the University reports enrollment status as follows:

Enrolled Hours: Fall and Spring Semesters

Enrolled Hours: Summer Semester

For students taking classes during the summer, the status is determined by the total number of enrolled summer hours. Dates of attendance will be reported using the beginning and ending dates of the specific summer session or sessions the student is taking classes.

Note: Enrollment verification for students enrolled as Second Bachelor’s Degree students will be based on undergraduate criteria as stated above.

The offices in Enrollment Services and Student Payment Services will be open the following days/times during the Spring Semester.

Student Payment Services
Accounts Receivable
Cashier
Student Loans

Enrollment Services and ��ݮ��Ƶ

• Admissions Recruiting
• Admissions Review and Processing
• Graduate Admissions
• Graduate Records
• Records
• Registration
• Scholarships
• Transfer Center
• Veterans Services
   

��ݮ��Ƶ is a participant in the Illinois Articulation Initiative (IAI), a statewide agreement that allows transfer of the completed Illinois General Education Core Curriculum between participating institutions. Successful completion of the General Education Core Curriculum at any participating college or university in Illinois assures transferring students that lower-division general education requirements for an associate or baccalaureate degree have been satisfied and allows students to transfer this portion of an associate or baccalaureate degree from one participating IAI Institution to another without incurring a loss of credit. This agreement is in effect for students entering as a first time student in summer 1998 (and thereafter). For more information contact the Admissions and Transfer Center (Room D 130) at transfersteps@neiu.edu or (773) 442-4076.

An Incomplete (“I”) grade is temporary and exceptional, and can be given only to students whose completed coursework has been qualitatively satisfactory but who have been unable to complete all course requirements because of illness or other circumstances beyond their control. An “I” grade is not to be awarded in place of a failing grade or when the student is expected to attend additional class meetings or to re-register to complete the course requirements. Additionally, an “I” grade is not a means for the student to raise his/her grade by doing additional work.

A request for an “I” grade must be made by the student to the faculty member before the last official day of the semester or term. The faculty member retains the right to make the final decision on granting a student's request for an “I” providing the student meets the provisions above, even though the student may meet the eligibility requirements for this grade. Students have up to one semester, excluding summer, to complete the work. 

It is the responsibility of the student to complete and submit the remaining coursework before the assigned deadline. The faculty member will submit a grade change converting the “I” to a letter grade by or before the last day of the semester in which the outstanding coursework is to be completed. If the student does not meet the deadline, the “I” will be converted automatically to a final grade of an “F.” Since the "I" grade is temporary, faculty may not issue a terminal “I” grade. 

Upon receipt of the grade change, the Registrar Services Office will post the grade to the student’s record and recalculate the GPA. Although students have up to one semester, excluding summer, to complete the work to change the grade of Incomplete, the student’s academic standing will be reassessed only if the grade change is received by the Friday of the first full week of the semester immediately following the one in which the “I” grade was assigned.

Students will not be allowed to graduate with “I” grades on their records.

Extension of an Incomplete Grade
A request to extend the assigned deadline must be put in writing to the appropriate academic dean before the assigned “I” grade becomes a failing grade. The request must provide the reason as to why a deadline extension is requested, along with including appropriate documentation (e.g. medical documentation, etc.). A letter of support from the faculty member that includes a new deadline date is also required. The Dean or his/her designate will make the appropriate decision at his/her discretion and reply in writing to the student, faculty member, and the University Registrar within 14 working days. Requests that extend beyond one calendar year from the time the incomplete grade was assigned will not be honored.

These policies apply to “I” grades given in the Fall 2016 semester or later.

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