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Incomplete (I) 

A student unable to finish a course may ask an instructor for a mark of "I" (Incomplete). Course instructors may approve or deny a student's request. 

Students may be granted a mark of “Incomplete” only if:

• 2/3 of the coursework has been finished (exceptions may be made for research or independent study courses)

• Student’s standing in the course is satisfactory. 

• Rationale for not completing the course is provided. 

Rationale: Incomplete grades are approved by instructors/staff only for circumstances beyond the student’s control:

• Valid academic reasons might include unanticipated difficulty obtaining research materials, or failure of a critical experiment.

• Valid non-academic reasons might include extended illness, or death of a loved one, etc.

• Invalid reasons include: student elected not to complete the course on time, or student would otherwise fail the course, etc.

Students cannot graduate with an “I” mark on their record. They must either complete the course for a passing grade, or allow the Incomplete to lapse to an “F.” 

To complete an “incomplete” course:

1. The student must first consult with the instructor to agree upon the terms of the "Incomplete" for the course. They should discuss the remaining work to be done, the due date, and the course requirements. 

2. Upon agreement, the instructor should promptly complete the Incomplete Form to provide the information on the course, rationale, work to be completed, and due date as discussed with the student.

3. Students must then complete the unfinished portion of the work by the due date.

4. The instructor must submit a final grade to the Registrar on or before grades are due for the subsequent spring or fall term, whichever is earlier. If the grade change is not submitted by this deadline, the "I" will automatically convert to an "F".

Grade Changes 

The instructor of record for a class may submit a request to change a previously awarded grade, including "I"(incomplete), for a student who was properly registered for the class. The request and reason for the request must be made in writing to the Provost’s Office. If approved by the Provost or designee, the change will be applied by the Registrar. If a student requests a grade change and the instructor of record is not available, the Provost or designee may appoint a faculty member who teaches this or similar courses to review the student’s work and determine if a grade change is warranted. Grade changes will not be accepted or processed for withdrawn or graduated students. 

Instructors can submit the Grade Change Request via this form.

This information can be found in the Academic Catalog, under grading policies.

Capstone is taken in a student's final semester at  CU and is designed around the culmination of the student's project and overall learning journey. The Registrar's Office must confirm that students meet the requirements for Capstone and then the Assistant Provost for Academic Administration and Planning will enroll students in the course.

Capstone is offered every semester in the second session and in the summer. Students should complete the request form at least 4 weeks ahead of the session in which you want to enroll in Capstone.

In order to enroll in Capstone students must have met the following:

• Successful completion (grade C or higher) in CU required courses (OLC215, OLC220, AAH330, SBS208, OLC355, WWLA and WWLZ). 

• Successful completion or enrollment in all courses to fulfill degree requirements and no outstanding incomplete grades.

• 5 Big 10s completed and approved before enrolling in Capstone. LIP and Big 10 Portfolios for AY 24/25 must be submitted by August 26 for Fall Capstone, January 21 for spring Capstone and March 24 for summer Capstone.

Capstone Request Form

This form is available for students on the Registrar's Site on the CU Website.

If you have advance notice of an anticipated absence from class, please complete this form. Advance notice refers to situations that are known or arise more than 24 hours in advance of the scheduled class time. Please do not cancel class.