Deferred Grades
If a student is prevented from completing a course within the prescribed amount of time,
it is possible to have the grade for that course deferred and be completed at a later date. Undergraduate students should refer to policy
(policy 48-40). Graduate students may find the academic policy regarding deferred grades in GCAC-401 Grading System.
- Approval needs to be granted prior to the beginning of the final exam period of the semester in which the course is taken.
- Approval for a deferred grade must be given by the instructor of the course. Exception: Undergraduate students may obtain authorization from their college dean if the instructor cannot be reached.
- A "DF" symbol will be entered on the student's transcript in place of a quality grade.
- Courses with a deferred grade will not be included in the grade-point average calculations.
Deadline for Courses taken Prior to Spring 2012
Receives "DF" in: |
Grade Due: |
Spring, with summer registration |
last day of the second six-week summer session |
Spring with no summer registration |
six weeks into the fall semester |
Summer |
six weeks into the fall semester |
Fall |
six weeks into the spring semester |
Deadline for Courses taken Spring 2012 and Later
Student Level: |
Grade Due: |
Undergraduate |
10 weeks after course end date |
Law |
10 weeks after course end date |
Graduate |
Refer to the GCAC-401 Grading System |
Deadline for Courses taken after Fall 2016
Student Level: |
Grade Due: |
Undergraduate |
10 weeks after final grade reporting date |
Law |
10 weeks after final grade reporting date |
Graduate |
Refer to GCAC-401 Grading System |
Effective Fall 2014
- Graduate students follow the policy on Deferred Grades set by Graduate Council and detailed in GCAC-401 Grading System.