Grades F.A.Q.
Access the uniform grading and transcript policy.
When does an "I" become an "F?"
For graduate and professional students, an I remains on the transcript until changed by the instructor or department. For all other students, an I will become an F if work to make up the I is not submitted within one year of the last day of final examinations of the term in which the I was given. If not submitted by that time, the I will automatically change to an F (if the student was registered on the A-F system) or an N (if the student was registered on the S-N system) for the course.
Can any of my grades be changed after my degree is granted?
From the uniform grading and transcript policy:
"If a student graduates with an I on the transcipt, the I will remain permanently an I. A student may petition his or her college, within a year of graduation, to complete the work in the course and receive a grade. The degree grade point average would be frozen upon graduation but the cumulative grade point average would reflect the change in GPA if a student chooses to complete the work and change I to a grade within a year of graduation."
If an "I" changes to an "F", can I still make it up?
With the permission of the instructor, the incomplete can be made up even after it has lapsed to an F (or N).
If I think a mistake has been made on my record, how do I check it out?
If you think the mistake is regarding a grade, first contact the department or instructor. Verify that the grade turned in for you matches your registration exactly.
Did the grade submitted by the department match the term and year, the course designator, the course number and grading option of your registration? If not, the department needs to submit a supplemental grade report matching your registration for the course.
What if you made a mistake in your registration? Contact your college office for permission to make a retroactive change in your registration. The scholastic committee of your college must approve these late changes
If the grade submitted by the department does match your registration, then contact One Stop Student Services at any one of the following locations:
- 200 Fraser Hall
- 130 Coffey Hall
- 130 West Bank Skyway
- Phone 612-624-1111
What happens if I repeat a course?
From the uniform grading and transcript policy:
"A student may repeat a course once. When a student repeats a course, (a) both grades for the course shall appear on the official transcript, (b) the course credits may not be counted more than once toward degree and program requirements, and (c) only the last enrollment for the course shall count in the student's grade point average. The preceding sentence of this policy shall not apply to courses using the same number but where students study different content each term of enrollment; all such courses falling under this provision must be approved by the college."
What happens if I repeat a course after my degree is granted?
If you repeat a course after your degree is granted, the last enrollment will be recorded on your transcript but your degree GPA will not change.
When will my grades be listed on my transcript?
Instructors have 72 hours after the end of the term to submit grades. If your grades are not on your transcript 72 hours after the end of the term, check with your instructor or college office.
Why is there a missing grade on my record? What can I do about it?
Usually, the grade is missing from your transcript because it was not submitted to the Office of the Registrar by the University Senate deadline (see above). Late grades are added to students' records as quickly as possible but may not appear for one week after the deadline. First, contact your instructor or college office and verify that a grade was submitted for you matching your registration.
If the grade has been submitted, then contact One Stop Student Services at any one of the following locations:
- 200 Fraser Hall
- 130 Coffey Hall
- 130 West Bank Skyway
- Phone 612-624-1111
Can I change grade base?
If the course is offered on both the A/F and S/N grading option, you can make changes through the second week of fall or spring semester. See the Summer Session Bulletin for summer session deadlines. Changes after these deadlines are not allowed except for extenuating circumstances. The scholastic committee of your college must approve these late changes.
What is "S-N" grading? How do instructors determine "S" or "N?"
The definition of "S" or satisfactory is determined by the U-Policy committee. Students and instructors have the responsibility to clarify the expectation of an "S" grade early in the term.
