What is an Incomplete “I” grade, and why would I ever get one?
An Incomplete grade gives the student an extra six weeks to complete the course. Incompletes are only given in the most extreme circumstances, and in order to receive an Incomplete, a student must request an Incomplete from the instructor. Before you take this route, from past experience you should know that many students who ask for an Incomplete ultimately earn an F in the course for failure to finish the course within the allotted 6-week time frame. Do not ask for an Incomplete if you have no intention of completing the course. Do ask for an Incomplete if you truly believe it is your only option for completing the course with a passing grade. Incompletes are given at the discretion of the instructor, and just because you want one does not mean that it will automatically be granted.
