Incomplete Grade Request | My Davenport University

If faced with an emergency such as a severe illness that prevents the completion of a course within the semester, students may request an Incomplete using the Incomplete Request Form.

TO BE ELIGIBLE FOR AN INCOMPLETE

Must have successfully completed at least 70 percent of the coursework of the affected course
Instructor will accept or deny the request and may request documentation
Fill out the and send it to your instructor:
- Incomplete Request Form (electronic version, preferred and fastest option)
- Incomplete Request Form (PDF version, will take longer to process)

IF APPROVED	IF DENIED
The instructor will indicate on the form what work needs to be submitted and the due date After the due date your grade will change to the default grade for the course, You can view the default grade and deadline on your final grades page	The instructor will indicate on the form the rationale for denying the request
Once the Instructor signs the form it auto routes to their supervisor Student receives notification of the instructors decision and the forms progress	Student receives notification of the instructors decision & rationale
Instructors supervisor signs off on the form Student is notified incomplete has been completed Instructor can now enter an (I)ncomplete grade, final grade if work is not completed by the due date, and due date	Form will be added to the students official academic record
A copy of the form will be added to the students official academic record	A copy of the form will be added to the students official academic record

Frequently Asked Questions

How long do I have to complete the remaining work?

For the 22-23 academic year:
- The maximum time allowed for an Incomplete is 30 business days after the start of the next semester.
Starting in Fall 2023
- The policy is changing to 30 Business days after the days after the end of the session or semester in which the Incomplete was granted
Faculty may designate fewer than 30 business days if they so choose.
After the due date your grade will change to the applicable grade for the course, you can view the grade and deadline on your final grades page

Student expectations during incomplete time period

Complete all assignments detailed on the incomplete form before the deadline
Notify instructor of completed deadlines

Note that even if your grade is updated in Blackboard it will not be reflected on your transcript until your instructor submits a change of grade form. If you are having trouble getting in contact with your instructor please contact academicoperations@davenport.edu

If my incomplete is granted can I complete any missed work?

The instructor has the right to determine what work is included. Typically any work that was due the week the incomplete was requested and remaining future work are included in the assignments to be completed.

This flexibility is allowed because Incompletes are typically requested due to unanticipated challenges and it can take a little bit to figure out the right solution for the student.

I do not meet the 70% threshold or my incomplete was denied, what are my options?

Withdraw from the Course
- Contact your advisor to discuss withdrawing from the courses
Apply for a Charge Appeal
- If approved could allow you to retake the course at no cost

I have a grade of "I" on my transcript, does that mean I have credit for the course?

An “I” grade in a course does not yet reflect credit in the course.

I have an incomplete in a course that is a prerequisite to another course, can I still take the course?

If a course with an “I” grade is a prerequisite for another course, that other course may not be taken until the “I” grade has been changed to reflect a passing grade.

Excluded Courses

Foundations of Learning courses are not eligible for an incomplete, they included:

MATH030
ENGL021

These courses are excluded due to being self-paced at many locations and are not used in calculating GPA.