GRADING SCALE

ASSIGNMENT COMPLETION EXPECTATIONS

1. Each assignment is due on the specified date. University policies state that extensions will
be given only in situations of medical or family emergency with instructor consultation
before the due date for the assignment. If, due to extenuating circumstances, you are
unable to meet an assignment due date, you must negotiate a formal extension before the
original assignment deadline with your instructor specifying the conditions for completion
of the assignment. (In case of illness, documentation by a physician may be required.)

  • Assignments after any due date without negotiation will drop five percentage points per day late and after three days will be graded “0”.
  • Extensions will normally not exceed one week beyond the assignment due date.
  • The instructor has final discretion on granting extensions.
  • Grounds for granting extensions will usually be limited to family and medical
    emergencies.

2. Assignments with a new negotiated due date need to be submitted to the instructor with a
date stamp (when turned in to the front office counter) or email/drop-box submission date
no later than the negotiated date or they will not be accepted. Students may be asked to
provide medical proof or other substantiating documents for papers with new negotiated
due dates. Grade deferrals will only be considered in extreme, documented circumstances.


3. You must complete all assignments and requirements to pass each course. A letter grade
of “N” will be given if any assignment has not been received by the completion of the
course and for which you have not negotiated an extension with your instructor. This is
calculated as “0” in your grade point average (GPA).


4. Deferrals for Coursework that is submitted prior to or after grades are submitted by the
Course Instructor. A student whose academic performance is affected by injury, family or personal affliction, or illness should immediately consult with a health professional, and may request, a
deferral. This request must be accompanied by supporting documentation.

It is the policy that, in order to be considered for a deferral, students must:

  • have submitted a request for academic concession form to Records Services with appropriate supporting documentation within ten working days of the end of the examination period of the term in which the course is taken;
  • have completed at least 50% of the coursework at the time the deferral in requested;
  • have notified the Course Instructor of their intent to apply for a deferral.


Please note: University policy requires that outstanding coursework for a deferral must be
submitted no later than the end of the term following the session in which the deferral is
granted OR the date is assigned by the Course Instructor. There will be no exceptions made to
this policy.