If as a Penn State student you are prevented, for reasons beyond your control, from completing a course within the prescribed time frame, you have the option of requesting a deferred grade from your instructor.
The requirements and instructions for requesting a deferred grade depend on your student status. For more information, contact us.
You will need to work directly with your instructor to obtain an extension.
If your instructor approves a deferred grade, you will have six weeks into the next semester to complete your course and have your grade posted.
When you complete your course, your instructor will assign your grade. If, however, you do not complete your course and the final grade is not assigned within the given time period, the office of the University Registrar will assign a grade of F to your academic record.
