Assignments and exams are to be completed by the defined due dates. Extenuating circumstances will be considered by faculty on an individual basis when faculty are consulted prior to the due date.
Graded Assignments
If prior approval is not secured, points will be deducted from the final grade for late assignments. Assignments will be graded as normal. Points are then deducted as outlined below to determine the final grade:
Undergraduate Assignments submitted:
- 0 to < 24 hours late -5 percentage points
- 24 to < 48 hours late – 10 percentage points
- 48 to < 72 hours late – 15 percentage points
- > 72 hours late – score grade of “0”
Graduate Assignments submitted:
- 0 to < 24 hours late – a minimum of 5 percentage points
- 24 to < 48 hours late – a minimum of 10 percentage points
- 48 to < 72 hours late – a minimum of 15percentage points
- > 72 hours late – score grade of “0”
Pass/Fail Courses
Assignments within a Pass/Fail are to be submitted on time. If prior approval is not secured, students are first counseled on the expectation for complete and timely assignments. Continuing issues with incomplete or late submissions may result in disciplinary action and/or failure of a pass/fail course.
Discussion Posts/Forums
Late or insufficient sharing of learners' ideas in discussion forums is like showing up for class after class ended. Students submitting posts original posts after the due date will earn a zero. Students submitting late response posts will be graded according to the rubric or late assignment policy.
Graded Exams/Quizzes
Exams and quizzes must be taken at the scheduled time unless prior arrangements have been made. Failure to inform faculty of a missed exam or quiz could result in a zero or alternate assessment method. If an emergency the day of an exam/quiz occurs, students should make every effort to contact faculty as soon as possible to make alternative arrangements.
Complete/Incomplete Assignments
Assignments graded as complete/incomplete are to be submitted by the deadline. Failure to submit on time may result in an incomplete.