Grading

Grading System

The following grades are used to record student achievement in courses of instruction:

A+, A Superior; work of exceptional character

B+, B Above average work

C+, C Average quality of work

D+, D Below average work

F Failing work

UF Unearned “F” grade

P Pass; can only be used for a pass/fail class; credit awarded; no quality points

W Withdrawal; recorded after a student formally withdraws from a class. A student must initiate action for withdrawal through the Admissions and Registration Office prior to the end of the withdrawal period.

I Incomplete. The temporary grade of “I” may be issued when a student has completed most of the course requirements but is unable to complete the remainder due to circumstances clearly beyond their control (i.e., serious illness or an emergency). It is the student’s responsibility to request an Incomplete Form from the instructor. Arrangements will then be made for the completion of the course objectives. An incomplete should not involve the student attending the majority of the class sessions during a subsequent term. An “I” must be completed by the date specified on the Incomplete Form, never more than one year after the course has concluded. If course work is not completed during this time, the “I” will be changed to an “F” on the student’s permanent transcript.

AU See Audit.

Remedial coursework (courses at the zero level) will have an R notation in front of the grade.

RA+, RA Superior, work of exceptional character

RB+, RB Above average work

RC+, RC Average quality of work

RD+, RD Below average work

RF Failing work

Continuing Education courses are not offered for college credit and do not count toward degree requirements. Although these classes may have a grade, no credit is given and they do not count in GPA calculations. The following grading scale is used for continuing education courses:

NA+, NA Superior, work of exceptional character

NB+, NB Above average work

NC+, NC Average quality of work

ND+, ND Below average work

NF Failing work

NP Pass, can only be used for a pass/fail class

REG Registered for course only; grade not required for course