Download entire Student Handbook - Illinois Institute of Technology

the grade of ‘W’ (withdraw) until the specified Withdrawal deadline, at approximately the 60% point of the
term. (Also see “Academic Advisors” in this handbook.)
N. Final Exams
Final examinations take place during the final exam week immediately following the last week of regular
classes. The time and location of the exam may differ from the regularly scheduled room for class
meetings. Students should view the final exam schedule for details at
www.iit.edu/registrar/important_dates/final_exam_schedule.shtml.
If a student is scheduled to take three or more final exams on the same day, undergraduates should email
ugaa@iit.edu to determine an alternative schedule so the student takes no more than two exams on one
day. This request should be made no later than the end of the eighth week of the semester.
Final exams are not to be held prior to finals week. Likewise, class sessions are not to be held during the
week of final exams. Instructors are required hold their final exam at the scheduled time and place.
All final grades must be submitted online by the primary instructor assigned to the course. The grading
window remains open from the start of final exams until noon on the Wednesday following finals week.
Only students officially registered in the course are permitted to attend class, participate, or submit course
work for evaluation. All students must abide by the add, drop and withdrawal dates specified in the
academic calendar.
O. Financial Obligations to the University
Any student who is delinquent in the payment of tuition or other fees, or against whom the university holds
a record of indebtedness, is not given a diploma, a certificate of scholastic standing, or a copy of his or her
transcript until such indebtedness has been fully paid. While indebted to the university, students are not
allowed to register or attend classes for an ensuing semester. The university 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.
P. Graduate Course Enrollment, Undergraduate
An undergraduate, student who wishes to enroll in a graduate 500 level course may do so if she or he
meets all the pre-requisites and obtains appropriate approvals.
Q. Graduation with Honors or High Honors
To receive the award of “summa cum laude”, “magna cum laude”, and “cum laude", eligible undergraduate
students must complete a minimum of 60 graded semester hours in residency at IIT. Students with a GPA
of 3.900 – 4.000 graduate with “summa cum laude” honors; students with a GPA between 3.800 – 3.899
graduate with “magna cum laude” honors; and students with a GPA between 3.500 – 3.799 graduate with
“cum laude” honors. Prior to January 2007, students meeting these eligibility requirements with a GPA
between 3.500 – 4.00 graduated with a designation of “High Honors” and those with a GPA between 3.000
– 3.499 graduated with a designation of “Honors”.
R. Incomplete Grades
This temporary grade requested in writing of instructor, by student, prior to week of finals, is automatically
posted when the Registrar’s Office receives the approved request. The student must have substantial
equity in the course and the written agreement between the student and instructor must detail the
remaining requirements to complete the course. A grade of 'I' will be assigned only in case of illness or for
unusual or unforeseeable circumstances that 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.
S. Leave of Absence from IIT, Undergraduate
Undergraduate degree-seeking students who wish to withdraw from the university with the intention of
returning to complete their degree program may apply for a Leave of Absence. All requests for a Leave of
Absence begin with the Office of Undergraduate Academic Affairs. This designation cannot exceed one
academic year, however, it may be extended if the proper documentation is submitted.