Grading System
Academic standing is based on grade points, which are related to the letter grades as indicated:
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Letter Grade
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Grade Points Per Credit Hour
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A (excellent)
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4.00
|
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A-
|
3.67
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B+
|
3.33
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B (good)
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3.00
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B-
|
2.67
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C+
|
2.33
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C (satisfactory)
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2.00
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C-
|
1.67
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D+
|
1.33
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D (low pass)
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1.00
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D-
|
0.67
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F* (failure)
|
0.00
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*Included in the calculation of the cumulative grade point average
W —Withdrawn. Requires permission of instructor. No grade points, no effect on GPA. No credits counted toward graduation.
W/N —Never attended (or never connected if online course). No grade points, no effect on GPA. No credits counted toward graduation.
W/L —Leave of absence. No grade points, no effect on GPA. No credits counted toward graduation; initiated with Student Life.
W/M —Called to active military duty. No grade points, no effect on GPA. No credits counted toward graduation; initiated with Student Life.
I —Incomplete. No grade points.CR —Passing grade in course taken with Credit/No Credit option. Credits counted toward graduation, but no effect on GPA. The Credit/No Credit option may only be chosen in certain elective courses. Students should discuss this option with their academic advisor before electing it.
NCR —Failing grade in course taken with Credit/No Credit option. No credits counted toward graduation and no effect on GPA. The Credit/No Credit option may only be chosen in certain elective courses. Students should discuss this option with their academic advisor before electing it.
AUD —Notation for course which was audited.
H —Honors. No grade points, no effect on GPA. Credits counted toward graduation.
S —Satisfactory. No grade points, no effect on GPA. Credits counted toward graduation.
U —Unsatisfactory. No grade points, no effect on GPA. No credits counted toward graduation.
During the COVID-19 Spring 2020 semester, the following emergency grading was put into place. Students were assigned