2011-2012 Catalog
The University utilizes the following letter grade system. Faculty have the option of adding the +/- to letter grades.
A |
4.0 grade points per semester hour: A superior grade earned by work consistently exceeding high standards as judged by both internal and external criteria. |
A- |
3.7 grade points per semester hour. |
B+ |
3.3 grade points per semester hour. |
B |
3.0 grade points per semester hour credit: A good grade signifies accomplishment which is above average in quantity and quality. |
B- |
2.7 grade points per semester hour. |
C+ |
2.3 grade points per semester hour. |
C |
2.0 grade points per semester hour: A satisfactory grade characterizes the performance of most studies as judged by both internal and external standards. |
C- |
1.7 grade points per semester hour. |
D+ |
1.3 grade points per semester hour. |
D |
1.0 grade point per semester hour: A passing grade represents sufficient accomplishment to pass the course, but does not meet the average standard. |
F |
0.0 grade points per semester hour: A failure earned when the course was completed; no credit is earned. |
X |
0.0 grade points per semester hour credit: A failure earned because the course (e.g., an assignment or examination, t c.) was not completed, or official withdrawal procedure was not completed; no credit is earned. |
EM |
Not computed: Credit by examination. |
S |
Not computed: Satisfactory work has met prescribed standards for the course. |
U |
0 grade points per semester hour credit: Unsatisfactory work has not met prescribed standards for the course. |
W |
Not computed: Withdrawal within the specified date, or after the specified date with Academic Affairs Office permission. |
WF |
Not computed: Withdrawal failing when a student withdraws from the University after the last day to withdraw from a course deadline. |
WP |
Not computed: Withdrawal passing when a student withdraws from the University after the last day to withdraw from a course deadline. |
I |
Not computed: Incomplete work necessitated by a case of serious illness or other emergency. The student and instructor must request and receive written permission for the incomplete grade. |
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