Assignment Extension and Incomplete Grade Eligibility

Assignment Extension and Incomplete Grade Eligibility

To ensure fairness, academic rigor, and timely academic progress, Walsh College maintains the following standards for assignment extensions and “Incomplete” grades.

Assignment Extension Policy

Assignment extensions may be granted under exceptional and documented circumstances (e.g., medical issues, emergencies, job-related conflicts), subject to instructor discretion, and the following requirements:

1. Timely Request
   Requests must be submitted prior to the assignment due date, or within 48 hours after the missed deadline, accompanied by valid documentation.
2. Minimum Completion Requirement
   To qualify for an extension, a student must have submitted at least 80% of all assignments due prior to the request. This includes any graded elements such as discussions, quizzes, projects, and written assignments.
3. Academic Standing
   The student must be earning a grade of “C” (2.000) or higher at the time of the request.
4. Documentation Requirement
   Appropriate documentation (e.g., medical note, employer verification) must be submitted with the extension request.

Incomplete Grade (“I”) Policy

An “I” (Incomplete) is a temporary grade assigned when a student is unable to complete the final portion of a course due to justifiable circumstances. Approval is at the discretion of the instructor and subject to the following criteria:

1. Coursework Completion
   The student must have completed at least 80% of the course requirements to be eligible.
2. Grade Requirement
   The student must have earned at least a “C” (2.000) in the completed coursework.
3. Remaining Work Limitation
   The incomplete work must constitute less than 30% of the total course requirements.
4. Completion Timeline
   A written agreement must be in place to complete all remaining work within four weeks after the term ends. If the work is not completed by the deadline, the “I” converts to a letter grade based on work completed, typically resulting in an “F.”
5. Initiation of Request
   The student must initiate the request prior to final grades being posted, and the agreement must be documented by the instructor.

International Partner-Initiated Requests

Walsh College values its international partnerships and recognizes that cultural and logistical factors may occasionally affect student communication. Therefore:

• International academic partners may formally request assignment extensions or incomplete grades on behalf of their students, provided the request is:
• However, students represented by international partners must still meet the 80% completion rule for any consideration to be given.
• Partner-initiated requests do not override academic eligibility requirements. The 80% threshold and minimum grade requirement remain non-negotiable for fairness and academic consistency.

Instructor Discretion and Appeals

Instructors are empowered to make the final decision regarding extensions and incomplete grades within the framework of this policy. Students or international partners may appeal a denied request, following the appeals process, provided all eligibility requirements were met and documentation is submitted.