Submitting an Incomplete "I" Grade

"I" Grade Overview

  • "I" grades are only given to students, for reasons beyond their control, who are unable to complete the course work on time.
  • Submit a final grade of "I" via myWSU by the grading deadline.
  • The "I" grade will remain on the student’s transcript for one academic year and the student has up to the end of the ensuing year to complete the course unless a shorter completion interval is specified by the instructor (Academic Regulation 90h) (see instructions below).
  • Coursework must be completed, and final grade posted to the official transcript before any degree will be conferred.  (Academic Regulations 114, 115, 116, and 117).
  • The "I" grade will administratively change to an “F” after one year if a replacement grade is not submitted. (Rule 90h)
  • To submit a replacement grade, complete an Request Grade Update (RGU) as soon as the student has completed the coursework. If your campus is not listed on the RGU form, see the Campus Information below for more information for courses taught on other campuses.

Incomplete Grade Process

  • An Incomplete Grade Agreement (IGA) must be completed by the instructor and retained by the Academic Department for every "I" grade given.
  • The IGA must specify conditions and requirements for completion, as well as any time limitations less than one year.
  • Student must complete the work listed on the IGA.

Instructions and the IGA form

Incomplete Grade Agreement (IGA) (fillable pdf)

The Instructor initiates and completes the IGA. Departments may create their own form; all components from the guiding document must be included in the form.

  • Academic Department retains original, signed form, and distributes as follows:
    • Academic Department [Original]
    • Student [Copy]
    • Instructor [Copy]

To provide extended access to your Canvas course space to accommodate completion, email ats.aoi@wsu.edu. Include: Student name, WSU SID, subject, catalog number, section number, class number (SLN), and term.

Shorter Completion Interval

Upon request, the Registrar’s Office will enter a shorter completion interval (less than one year). Send email to campus where course is taught (see below) and include the following:

  • Subject of email: IGA <1 year
  • Student Name (Last, First, MI)
  • Student ID
  • Course Information (Subject, Catalog Number, Class Section number, Class number (SLN), Credits)
  • Semester/Year course was taken
  • New completion date (mm/dd/yyyy)

Note: The RO will not retain the IGA if you choose to send the IGA in lieu of sending an email to request a shorter completion interval.

Campus Registrar Contacts

If your course is taught on another campus, contact the campus Registrar.