The “NE” grade is given only by the Dean of Students Office or the Office of Graduate Education to students who have been excused from taking a final exam at its scheduled time. If the examination is not taken by the date specified, the grade automatically becomes an “F.” Once the “NE” grade is changed to an “F,” no other grade change will be accepted. 

Grades of “NE” given in the fall semester must be made up during the spring semester. “NE” grades given at the end of the spring semester must be made up during the summer recess and not later than two weeks after the beginning of the fall semester. The grade of “NE” is not considered in the calculation of the term GPA.