If the instructor decides there is sufficient reason to permit a delay
in the submission of required term work, an extension of the deadline after the
end of the course may be granted to the student. In this case, the instructor
will submit a grade of K (incomplete).
Note: If the instructor submits a grade of K, he or she will also indicate
the date by which the student must complete the work. Consult the faculty
sections for maximum extensions.
Note: If the instructor submits a new grade within the deadline, both the
new grade and the grade of K will appear on your verification forms and
unofficial and advising transcript. However, the new grade will replace the K
on your official transcript.
Note: If you do not complete the required work before the deadline, a grade
of KF will be updated on your record. A KF denotes a failed course and is
calculated in the TGPA and CGPA as an F.
Note: In exceptional circumstances, and with the approval of the Associate
Dean or Director, the deadline may be extended further, in which case the grade
of KE (further extension granted) appears. If you do not meet the extended
deadline, a grade of KF will replace the KE.
Note for the Faculties of Arts and Science (including B.A. & Sc.): An instructor who believes that there is justification for a student to
delay submitting term work may extend the deadline until after the end of the
course. In this case, the instructor will submit a grade of “K” (incomplete),
indicating the date by which the work is to be completed. The maximum
extensions for the submission of grades are as follows:
Students graduating in June
|
Fall, Winter, and multi-term courses
|
April 30
|
Non-graduating students
|
Fall courses
|
April 30
|
Winter and multi-term courses
|
July 30
|
Summer courses
|
November 30
|
Students’ deadlines for submitting their work must be scheduled appropriately before
these dates to ensure that the work can be assessed and the grade submitted
on time.
It is important to note that instructors may impose earlier deadlines
than those listed above.
If grades to clear Ks have not been submitted by the
above deadlines, the K is automatically changed to a KF and counts as an F
in the GPA.
Students with a grade of K who have serious extenuating circumstances
may request an extension of the K deadline (KE) from the Associate Dean
or Director of their faculty.
For more information, see Grading and Grade Point Averages (GPA).
Requests must be made to the instructor for consideration. If your request is approved, the instructor will inform you of the extension deadline, and submit a grade of K (incomplete). However, it is important that you also see a Faculty adviser in Dawson Hall to talk about your options and the effects that your request may have on your studies. For more information, see www.mcgill.ca/students/advising.
Note for the Faculty of Agricultural and Environmental Sciences: The maximum
extensions for the submission of grades to the Student Affairs Office are as
follows:
Students graduating in June |
Fall courses |
January 15 |
Winter courses, and courses spanning
Fall/Winter |
April 30 |
Non-graduating students |
Fall courses |
January 15 |
Winter courses, and courses spanning
Fall/Winter |
May 15 |
Students’ deadlines for submitting their work must be sufficiently in
advance of these dates to ensure that the work can be graded and the mark
submitted on time. It is important to note that instructors may impose earlier
deadlines than those listed above.
If instructors have not submitted marks to clear Ks to the Student Affairs
Office by the above dates, the K is automatically changed to a KF and counts as
an F in the GPA.
Students with a grade of K who have serious extenuating circumstances
may request an extension of the K deadline (KE) from the Associate Dean
(Student Affairs). More information about grading and credit is found under University Regulations and Resources > Undergraduate > Student Records > Grading and Grade Point Averages (GPA).
Note 1 for Law students: In the Faculty of Law, permission to delay submission of required term work must be obtained from the Director (Student Life & Learning). It cannot be granted by the instructor.
If, in the opinion of the Director (Student Life & Learning), there is sufficient reason to permit a delay in the submission of required term work, an extension of the deadline after the end of the course may be granted to the student. In this case, the instructor will submit a grade of K (incomplete).
If an extension of the deadline is granted, the Director (Student Life & Learning) will indicate the date by which the student must complete the work.
If the instructor submits a new grade within the new deadline, both the new grade and the grade of K will appear on the student's faculty reports and verification forms. However, on the student's official transcript the new grade will replace the K.
If the required work is not completed before the deadline, a grade of KF will be updated on the student's record. A KF denotes a failed course and is calculated in the TGPA and CGPA the same as an F.
In exceptional circumstances, and with the approval of the Director (Student Life & Learning), the deadline may be extended further, in which case the grade of KE (further extension granted) will appear. If the extended deadline is not met, a grade of KF will replace the KE.
Note 2 for Law students: If, without a valid excuse, you do not participate in or write a
final examination or submit required term work for any courses you were
registered in, you will receive a final grade of J (unexcused absence).
Note for Music students: A Music student who has a mark of K not cleared in
mid-May is ineligible for scholarships.