Grading System
Student transcripts are updated at the conclusion of each semester, summer session, or special term. The symbols used to record achievement on the permanent record card of the student at the end of each semester are as follows:
| A |
Excellent |
| A- |
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| B+ |
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| B |
Very Good |
| B- |
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| C+ |
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| C |
Fair |
| C- |
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| D+ |
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| D |
Passing |
| D- |
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| F |
Failing |
| I |
Incomplete, given when a student, because of illness or other cogent reasons, is unable to complete the requirements of the course. These requirements must be satisfied before the end of the next regular semester or an earlier date set by the instructor; otherwise the I becomes an F on the permanent record. A student wishing to be considered for an I grade in a course must contact the instructor before the end of the semester, and submit the Request for Incomplete form available on the Registrar's Web page. If the instructor determines that an I grade is appropriate, then the instructor will determine the deadline for completing the work for the course, and the grade the student would earn if the missing work is not completed. Once the work for the course has been received by the instructor, the instructor should submit the student’s revised grade for the course to the Registrar’s office within two weeks. |
| IP |
In Progress. Assigned to the original thesis/capstone course and will remain on the student's transcript until (s)he completes the course. |
| P |
Satisfactory completion of courses under the Pass-Fail Option. “P” does not count as part of the cumulative quality point average or total; it does, however, count toward completion of total credit hours earned. |
| NP |
Unsatisfactory (Not Passing) completion of courses under the Pass-Fail Option. “NP” does negatively impact the cumulative quality point average. |
| E |
Indicates course has been repeated, and will appear on a student's transcript to the right of the original grade earned. This symbol is also used to exclude grades not calculated due to an approved Academic Forgiveness Policy. |
| S |
Satisfactory completion of requirements. The S does not count as part of the cumulative quality point average. |
| U |
Unsatisfactory performance or failure. The U does not count as part of the cumulative quality point average. |
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Note: The letters S and U are used for student teaching and certain other courses, including some independent study and skill courses. In contrast to Pass/Fail, Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory grades are given as departmental options for certain courses, and require that the instructor prepare an appropriate supplemental evaluation of each student’s performance to be filed with the department. |
| W |
Indicates withdrawal from the university. |
| WC |
Withdrawal from a course. |
| X |
Indicates continuing enrollment in a course that continues past the end of the semester. An X grade that has not been converted to a credit-bearing grade by the end of the second regular semester after the semester for which the X was given will change to an F grade. |
| Y |
Indicates a course completed with a grade of C- or better during a semester accepted for “academic bankruptcy.” Credit is awarded for such courses but the grades are not included in the student's average. Prior to Fall 2009, the Y represents all passed courses during a bankruptcy semester. |
| Z |
Indicates a course completed with a grade of D+ or lower during a semester accepted for “academic bankruptcy.” Credit is not awarded, and grades are not included in the student's average. Prior to Fall 2009, the Y represented failed courses during a bankruptcy semester. |