The grade of I (incomplete) may be assigned only when a student fails to complete the work of a course because of an emergency. In order to receive a grade of I, the student must consult with the professor of the course who will in turn submit an email to the Office of Academic Affairs stating the intention to grant the student a grade of I. The email shall also outline the due date for the incomplete work (that the student and professor have agreed upon). In all cases, if the work recorded as an I is not completed within 30 days after a student enters his or her next semester (excluding the summer session), the grade automatically becomes an F (failure). A graduate degree will not be awarded to a student who has an I grade on record.