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Tech, students are not allowed to register or attend classes for an ensuing semester. Illinois Tech may affect the withdrawal of any student who, through oversight, has been allowed to register contrary to this regulation. Student loans that are due during a semester or summer session and are not paid or renewed by the end of the term are also subject to this regulation.
R. Grade Appeal Process, Undergraduate
The assignment of letter grades (A, B, C, D, and E) is at the discretion of the course instructor, and except for unusual circumstances, the assigned course grade is final. Undergraduate students who want to appeal a letter grade assigned in a course should first confer with the course instructor. If the student and instructor cannot come to an agreement, the student should contact the chair of the instructor’s department. If agreement still is not reached, the student should contact the dean of the instructor’s college.
S. Graduate Course Enrollment, Undergraduate
All undergraduate students who wish to enroll in a graduate 500-level course must obtain approval from their faculty adviser. All undergraduate students who enroll in graduate courses are governed by the graduate grading system for those courses.
T. Graduation with Honors
A student must complete a minimum of 60 graded credit hours at the university in order to receive the award of summa cum laude, magna cum laude, or cum laude. A student who has a GPA of 3.90 and higher will graduate with summa cum laude honors; a student who has a GPA between 3.80-3.899 will graduate with magna cum laude honors; and a student who has a GPA between 3.50-3.799 will graduate with cum laude honors.
U. Incomplete Grades
The “I” grade is a temporary grade requested by the student, of the instructor, through the incomplete grade request process, prior to the week of finals. An "I" grade is automatically posted when the Office of the Registrar receives the approved request. A written agreement between the student and instructor must detail the remaining requirements for successful completion of the course. A grade of "I" will be assigned only in case of illness or unforeseeable circumstances that prevent the student from completing the course requirements by the end of the term. Grades of "I" will automatically lapse to "E" on the published deadline of the subsequent term.
V. Leave of Absence From Illinois Tech
Undergraduate degree-seeking students who wish to withdraw from Illinois Tech with the intention of returning to complete their degree program may apply for a Leave of Absence. This request is made through the Undergraduate Academic Affairs channel in the MyIIT portal (my.iit.edu). All requests for a leave of absence will be reviewed by the Office of Academic Affairs and requests must be submitted by the end of the 12th week of the semester to take effect that semester. Any request submitted after the 12th week will take effect the following semester; however, exceptions can be made due to extenuating circumstances. In general, a leave of absence cannot exceed one academic year, but a leave can, at the discretion of Illinois Tech, be extended if appropriate documentation of extenuating circumstances is submitted.
Students requesting a leave of absence due to medical reasons must be made and will be evaluate in accordance with Section W of this Article
Graduate Degree-seeking students who intend to leave Illinois Tech for one semester or more must complete the online leave of absence form in the MyIIT portal (my.iit.edu) by selecting the Academics tab, followed by the Graduate Academic Affairs channel. A leave of absence will not be granted for more than one year, at which time, a request for an extension of leave may be submitted by filing a Form 701 Graduate Student Petition. A leave of absence will not extend the time limit required for the completion of a degree. A leave will not be approved after the sixth week of the current semester. A student who has not renewed their leave of absence must petition for reinstatement to the Office of Academic Affairs. Degree-seeking students who do not plan to return to the program should submit a Withdrawal From the University Request, also
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