Grading System
(Proposal 13-99)
(Proposal 20-12)
Senate Policy 311.1
The grades awarded by the University are:
A -Excellent, with 4.0 grade points per credit.
AB -Very good, with 3.5 grade points per credit.
B -Good, with 3.0 grade points per credit.
BC -Above average, with 2.5 grade points per credit.
C -Average, with 2.0 grade points per credit.
CD -Below average, with 1.5 grade points per credit.
D -Inferior, with 1.0 grade point per credit.
F -Failure, with 0.0 grade point per credit.
I -Incomplete: not computed in GPA calculation appropriate when:
- the student has a legitimate extenuating circumstance prohibiting the completion of
the
course; - the student has the ability to complete the course requirements without re-enrolling
in the
course; - the student currently has a passing grade in the course.
Extenuating circumstances may include (but are not limited to):
- car accident
- sudden illness or injury (Doctor’s office/hospital documented)
- birth of a child
- death of a family member
- conditions of close friends (suicide, accident/injury)
- divorce (individual and parental)
An incomplete grade must be made up within 1 semester of being assigned regardless
of residency
according to the following schedule:
- assigned fall semester: course must be completed by the end of spring semester;
- assigned spring semester: course must be completed by the end of fall semester;
- assigned summer semester: course must be completed by the end of fall semester.
An I grade should not be used as a substitute for a failing grade or a withdrawal.
Failure to complete the coursework within the timeframes defined above will result
in the
conversion of the I to an F. Incomplete grades at graduation are considered (F) grades
in
computing the final grade point average.
IS -In-Session; temporary grade indicating a course that remains in session and ends
after the
semester's final grade deadline.
X -Conditional: computed into the grade point average as an (F) grade given only when
the student
is at fault in failing to complete a segment of a course, but in the judgment of the
instructor
does not need to repeat the course. An X is appropriate when:
- the student does not have a legitimate extenuating circumstance for failing to complete
course requirements that meets the standards for the I grade (above); - the student has the ability to complete the course requirements without re-enrolling
in the
course; - the student currently has a passing grade in the course.
Example circumstances appropriate for an X grade may include:
- oversleeping on the day of an exam
- flat tire/unexpected car trouble
- incomplete assignments.
X -grades must be made up within the next semester according to the same schedule
summarized above for the I grade. Failure to complete the course accordingly will
result in the
conversion of the X grade to an F.
M -Missing grade, see instructor for clarification.
N -No Grade, No Credit, No Grade Points; given when a student officially withdraws
from school
after the regular drop period, passing the subject.
P -Progress; may be used for 5000 or 6000 series research courses and approved 3000
or 4000
level project courses where projects may carry over for more than one semester.
Q -Inadequate Progress; may be used for 5000 or 6000 series research courses and approved
3000 or 4000 level project courses and courses where projects may carry over for more
than
one semester.
W -Drop, No Credit, No Grade Points; given when a student drops a course between the
beginning
of the fourth week and the end of the tenth week; after the tenth week, a student
may request
a late drop only from the Dean of Student Affairs.
CR -Credit by advanced placement or examination. (Board of Trustees Policy 13.2)
Proposal 13-99:
Adopted by Senate: April 21, 1999
Approved by Board of Control: July 7, 1999
Proposal 20-12:
Adopted by Senate: 18 April 2012
Approved by Administration: 08 May 2012