Grading

When should I ask for an incomplete grade in a course?
You may request an “I” grade when you have legitimate reasons for being unable to take the final exam or hand in a final project.

Reasons might be:

1. Illness (medical certificate to be given or validated by one of the university physicians)
2. Accident
3. Bereavement: First degree family member (death certificate required).

The Incomplete Work form has to be issued by the Instructor to the School Dean and to the Dean of Student Affairs for final approval.

How long do I have to complete an Incomplete Work?
To meet the university requirement for removal of an Incomplete, the "I" must be removed within the Add/Drop period of the subsequent semester. If the "I" is not completed within that time, the grade will convert to an "F." When an "I" grade is given, the student should negotiate a contract with the faculty member assigning the "I" grade, about when and how the "I" will be changed to a grade. The faculty may establish an earlier deadline for the removal of the Incomplete

How do I appeal a grade?
Students who feel they have been graded unfairly in a course should review the issue starting with the Advisor, Coordinator, school Dean, Vice president for academic affairs and the President as a last resort. Details about the procedure are available at AUI academic catalog.

What does it mean to have a "W" on my transcript?
A "W" grade means Withdrawal. It tells anyone reading your transcript that you were passing the course at the time that you withdrew from it. A "W" is NOT calculated into your GPA. It reflects the student’s inability to follow through in the course.

When can I change my grade?
Students may request a change of grade in cases of clerical error or where the instructor reevaluates the original course assignments of a student and discovers an error in the original evaluation.