Late Work Policy

In order to move quickly and successfully, specific deadlines for all assignments are clearly stated in the course syllabus.

Should a student be unable to meet a deadline, it is expected the student will make arrangements in advance with the instructor to turn work in late. A penalty may or may not be assigned, at the discretion of the faculty member.

If a student does not make prior arrangements with the instructor and fails to turn individual work in on time, the following penalties may be applied:

•        Work that is submitted 1 - 2 calendar days AFTER its due date may be graded down a maximum of 5%.

•        Works that is submitted 3 - 6 calendar days AFTER its due date may be graded down a maximum of 10%.

•        Work that is submitted 7 - 21 days AFTER its due date may be graded down a maximum of 20%.

•        Work that is submitted more than 21 days AFTER its due date will receive an automatic zero. (Late projects cannot be submitted for grading after Unit 9.)

•        Final course projects and end-of-term papers must be turned in no later than the last day of Unit 9 UNLESS an "Incomplete" grade has been arranged in advance of the final course date.

Exception: Threaded Discussions are designed for maximum student participation and engagement. It is critical to the success of these courses that students contribute to the Threaded Discussions in a timely manner. Therefore, no late postings to the Threaded Discussions will be accepted without prior arrangement with the instructor.