Incompletes

What is an Incomplete (I) Grade?

An Incomplete Grade ("I") is a non punitive grade given only during the last one-fourth of a term/semester and only if a student (1) is passing the course and (2) has a justifiable and documented reason, beyond the control of the student (such as serious illness or military service), for not completing the work on schedule. The student must arrange with the instructor to finish the course at a later date by completing specific requirements. These requirements must be listed on a Request for Grade of Incomplete form signed by the instructor, student, and department chair; and also entered on the grade roster by the instructor. Grades of "I" assigned to an undergraduate course at the end of the Fall 2007 semester and later,  will default to "F" unless the instructor has designated a different automatic grade. See also Removal of "I" policy.

How to Get an Incomplete (I) Grade

An "I" grade is a non-punitive grade given only during the last one-fourth of a semester and only if a student (1) is passing the course; (2) has justifiable reason why the work cannot be completed on schedule; and (3) arranges with the instructor to finish the course at a later date by completing specific requirements that the instructor must list on the electronic grade roster. All work in the course must be completed within the specified time (not to exceed one year after taking the course.)

How to Remove an Incomplete (I) Grade

A student may remove a grade of “I” within one year by completing the stipulated work.  After completion of the stipulated work the instructor of record records the final grade on a UNT Grade Change Form and obtains the department chair's signature.  The instructor's academic dean completes processing with the Registrar's Office, where the grade point average is adjusted accordingly.  For undergraduate courses taken Fall 2007 or later, if a student does not complete the stipulated work within the time specified, the grade will default to F unless the instructor has designated a different automatic grade. The GPA is adjusted accordingly, and the student will be subject to academic penalty should any exist.

Additional Resources

For more information about Removal of "I" grades, please see the Academics section of the UNT Catalog.