Grading System Conversion of Letter Grades to Grade Points Grade Reports Minimum Grade Point Average Change in Grades Plus/minus Grading FAQ
| A A- | Excellent |
| B+ B B- | Good |
| C+ C C- |
Satisfactory (C- will not satisfy requirements that require a C (2.0) or better.) |
| D | Passing |
| F | Failure |
| W | Withdrew. This grade indicates that a student was permitted to withdraw from a course. Withdrawals will not be permitted after the withdrawal deadline of the semester (date is specified in the Academic Calendar) except in cases of hardship as determined by the appropriate official. This grade is not included in the grade point average computation. |
| I | Incomplete. This symbol indicates that a student was doing satisfactory work but, for non-academic
reasons beyond his/her control, was unable to meet the full requirements of the course. An Incomplete should not
ordinarily be given unless the student has completed a substantial part of the course. The instructor of the course
should indicate to the student the deadline for completing the work in the course. No more than three semesters (counting
summer school as one semester) may be allowed to complete the work in the course, but the instructor may specify an
earlier deadline. If an I is not satisfactorily removed after three semesters (counting summer school as one
semester), the symbol I will be changed to the grade F (or U for a course graded S/U) by the Registrar. Please note: To submit the final grade, the instructor follows the change of grade process. The student does not need to register for the course again. The "I" grade is not included in the grade point average computation. |
| S | This symbol indicates satisfactory participation in certain required courses. Normally S grades are given in a limited number of professional, seminar, or graduate-level courses. Credit is included in hours earned. The grade is not included in the academic average. |
| U | This symbol indicates unsatisfactory performance in certain required courses in which S grades may normally be given. No credit is given. The grade is not included in the academic average. |
| V | This symbol indicates an audit. No credit is given. The grade is not included in the academic average. |
| K | This symbol indicates that a student was given credit for the course via a credit by examination program approved by the faculty; e.g., CLEP, AP, Proficiency, etc. |
| NR | This symbol indicates that a grade was not received by the Registrar's Office in time for processing. The NR symbol will be replaced by a grade upon receipt of an official grade change form from the instructor. |
| NG | This symbol indicates that no grade was reported by the instructor at the time of processing. |
| WM | This symbol indicates a military withdrawal due to involuntary activation. |
The cumulative grade point average is based on all residence hours attempted at the University exclusive of S and U grades.
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Conversion of Letter Grades to Grade Points
For purposes of computing the grade-point average, letter grades are
converted into numerical equivalents:
| A | = 4.00 | |
| A- | = 3.70 | |
| B+ | = 3.30 | |
| B | = 3.00 | |
| B- | = 2.70 | |
| C+ | = 2.30 | |
| C | = 2.00 | |
| C- | = 1.70 | |
| D | = 1.00 | |
| F | = 0 |
All other grades or symbols are excluded from computation of one's grade-point average.
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Grade Reports
Students may access their grades through Athena. Grade reports are no longer mailed.
Minimum Grade Point Average
A minimum cumulative grade point average of 2.00 is required to meet all undergraduate graduation requirements. A student will not be approved for graduation if he or she has a grade of I which, when changed to a recorded grade, could cause the student's grade point average to fall below the minimum required for graduation. This policy applies to students for all degrees conferred by the University.
Change in Grades
A grade in a course recorded by the Registrar cannot be changed except in the following circumstances: