To begin, review the process for Grades and Grading. The most important point is that, depending on your goals, you may not need to complete all assignments to pass the course or earn the grade you want.

But, generally, you should contact me about extensions and make-ups as soon as possible, and preferably as close to the due date as possible. Do not count on being able to turn in or complete any assignment without prior arrangement.

When requesting an extension or make-up, I recommend that you submit your request in writing even if we have a verbal or other informal agreement. The best way to do this is via e-mail: hustons@wou.edu.

As the term progresses, I may establish some guidelines for older assignments and the amount of make-up work you can request. So, again, I recommend contacting me as soon as possible about extensions and make-ups and being mindful not to let missing assignments pile up. Generally, I'm happy to work with you on an individual plan for keeping you engaged and on track for an acceptable grade.

But completion of assignments is important because it's through assignments that I can assess your learning and engagement in the course. A lack of assignments means I can't say with confidence that you are learning or engaging in a meaningful way.

Regardless of circumstance, once you choose to remain enrolled in a course, you are responsible for fulfilling course requirements as outlined and explained on the syllabus. In some cases, circumstances may mean that dropping or withdrawing from a course is your best option. Consult the Academic Calendar for the relevant deadlines for those actions. In other cases, a grade of "NC" maybe unavoidable.

I will only assign a grade of "I", or Incomplete, in consultation with a student. The I is meant for students who are on track to pass a course, but who, due to circumstance, are unable to finish their graded work during the term. Normally, you will have twelve months to have an I changed to a regular letter grade. An I will not be calculated into your GPA, but may have implications for financial aid.

In all cases, I expect academic honesty. Scholastic dishonesty includes, but is not limited to, cheating on assignments and plagiarism. Penalties for scholastic dishonesty may range from a warning for minor offenses to referral to the Student Judicial Committee. Students are expected to do their own work as instructed and guided on specific assignments.