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3. A student may take a course “CR/NC” if the course isdesignated as allowing “CR/NC” grading in the courseapproval process.4. The decision on how many units of courses may be taken“CR/NC” and which courses can be taken “CR/NC” isleft up to each individual program.5. Course syllabi shall include a discussion of the instructor’sgrading policy.Grading Symbols AssignedRP (Report in Progress) The “RP” symbol is used in connectionwith courses that extend beyond one academic term. It indicatesthat work is in progress, but that the assignment of a finalgrade must await completion of additional work. Work is to becompleted within one year except for graduate degree theses.W (Withdrawal) The “W” symbol indicates that the student waspermitted to withdraw from the course after the third week ofthe semester with the approval of the instructor and appropriatecampus officials. It carries no connotation of quality of studentperformance and is not used in calculating grade pointaverage. See withdrawal procedures in the catalog.WU (Withdrawal Unauthorized) The “WU” symbol indicatesthat an enrolled student did not formally withdraw from thecourse according to University policy and also failed tocomplete course requirements. It is used when, in the opinionof the instructor, completed assignments or course activities orboth were insufficient to make normal evaluation of academicperformance possible. For purposes of grade point average, thissymbol is equivalent to an “F.”Incomplete Grade PolicyAn “Incomplete Authorized” (I) signifies that a portion of requiredcourse work has not been completed and evaluated in theprescribed time period due to unforeseen, but fully justifiedreasons and that there is still a possibility of earning credit. Afterthe request of the student for the “I” grade, the faculty membermakes the decision as to whether or not an “I” grade is issued.If an “I” grade is issued, the faculty member determines whatconditions must be met for the “I” to be removed. However,to protect both students and faculty, it is necessary that therebe a written record of the conditions. Thus, if there is a laterdisagreement, or if the instructor is no longer available, the“I” can still be handled by the program. The request for anincomplete form which is to be used for writing the conditionsmentioned above is available in the program administrativesupport offices. This form shall include a statement of:1. The work not completed and the percentage that eachuncompleted assignment will count toward the final grade;and2. The final grade the instructor will assign if the courserequirements are not completed within one calendar year,or a shorter period as specified on the form, immediatelyfollowing the term in which the “I” was assigned, withoutrespect to continuous enrollment of the student during thisperiod.A copy of the agreement is to be given to the student and acopy is to be retained in the program office. The completedforms are filed in the program office. The awarding of an “I”requires prior consultation with the student. The student has theresponsibility to confer with the faculty member to learn therequirements for removal of the “I”. At that time the student isgiven a copy of the form detailing the conditions to be met.An “I” must be made up within the time period set forth bythe instructor with a maximum allowable time span of onecalendar year immediately following the end of the term inwhich it was assigned. This limitation prevails whether or not thestudent maintains continuous enrollment. Failure to complete theassigned work will result in an “I” being converted to an “IC”symbol, unless the faculty member assigns a specific letter gradeat the time the Incomplete is assigned, which would replacethe “I” in the student’s record at the end of the calendar yeardeadline. The “IC” is counted as a failing grade (equivalentto an “F”) for grade point average and progress pointcomputation. Although the one-year maximum for incompletegrades will be the general university policy, Executive Order171 specifies that exceptions can be made in special cases,such as military service and serious health problems. Anextension of an “I” grade in any one course shall be allowedonly one time, for a maximum total extension of one year. An“I” may not be changed to a passing grade as the result ofre-enrolling in the course. In cases where repetition of the courseis appropriate, the student will be assigned a withdrawal orfailing grade rather than an “I” grade. A failing grade is notan acceptable reason to request or grant an incomplete grade.If a student subsequently completes a course that is recordedas incomplete on a transcript from another institution, it is thestudent’s responsibility to submit a corrected official transcriptand advise Records & Registration that he/she wishes to receivecredit.International (Foreign)Student Admission RequirementsThe CSU must assess the academic preparation of foreignstudents. For this purpose, “foreign students” include those whohold U.S. temporary visas as students, exchange visitors, or inother nonimmigrant classifications.The CSU uses separate requirements and application filingdates in the admission of “foreign students.” Verification ofEnglish proficiency (see the section on English LanguageRequirement for undergraduate applicants), financial resources,and academic performance are each important considerationsfor admission. Academic records from foreign institutions mustbe on file at least six months in advance of enrollment forthe first term and, if not in English, must be accompanied bycertified English translations. Further information can be found athttp://www.csuci.edu/exed/international.htm.Graduate-Post-BaccalaureateEnglish Language RequirementAll graduate and post-baccalaureate applicants, regardless ofcitizenship, whose native language is not English and whosepreparatory education was principally in a language otherthan English must demonstrate competence in English. Thosewho do not possess a bachelor’s degree from a postsecondaryinstitution where English is the principal language of instructionmust receive a minimum score of 550 on the Test of English asa Foreign Language (TOEFL). Some programs require a higherscore. Applicants taking the Computer-Based Test of English as aForeign Language must present a score of 213 or above. Someprograms may require a higher score. Several CSU campusesmay use alternative methods for assessing fluency in Englishincluding Pearson Test of English Academic (PTE Academic), theInternational English Language Testing System (IELTS), and theGraduate Studies2011 – 2012www.csuci.edu • California State University Channel Islands • 2011 - 2012 Catalog113