Extra Credit

Extra Credit Opportunities

Limited extra credit may be available for students who demonstrate exceptional engagement in the course. Extra credit is intended to recognize meaningful academic effort beyond the regular course requirements, not to compensate for missing work or weak attendance.

Examples of work that may be considered for extra credit include:

• consistently thoughtful and well-prepared participation in class discussions
  
  

• clear and sustained improvement in academic performance or engagement over time
  
  

• attendance at relevant lectures, conferences, or academic events related to the course
  
  

• taking additional opportunities to lead seminar discussions
  
  

• making substantial contributions to the development or enrichment of the course website
  
  

• other forms of meaningful academic contribution approved by the instructor
  
  

Extra credit is awarded at the instructor’s discretion. Not all additional effort will automatically receive extra credit, and the amount of credit awarded, if any, will depend on the quality, relevance, and seriousness of the contribution.

Important Conditions

Extra credit:

• cannot replace major missing assignments
  
  

• cannot be used simply to offset poor attendance
  
  

• must be based on meaningful academic contribution
  
  

• should normally be discussed with the instructor in advance when it involves additional or optional work
  
  

In short, extra credit is meant to acknowledge exceptional initiative, sustained engagement, and contributions that enhance your own learning or the learning community of the course.