What is the Grading Scale?

Course grades are reported using the following scale:

Grade

Percent

Quality Points

A (Excellent)

95.0-100.0%

4.00

A-

90.0-94.9%

3.67

B+

86.7-89.9%

3.33

B (Good)

83.3-86.6%

3.00

B-

80.0-83.2%

2.67

C+

75.0-79.9%

2.33

C (Satisfactory)

70.0-74.9%

2.00

D (Poor)

60.0-69.9%

1.00

F (Failure)

59.9% or below

0.00

I (Incomplete)


***

W (Withdrawal)


***

WA (Withdrawn non-attendance)


S (Satisfactory)

C or higher

**

U (Unsatisfactory)


***

 
** Credits count toward graduation but not included in GPA.
*** Credits do not count toward graduation and are not included in GPA

Explanation of Grades

A/B/C
Considered pass grades to apply towards program and credit requirements. Graduate students must maintain a 3.00 minimum cumulative grade point average and may need to retake a course in which they received a C grade in order to meet this requirement. Graduate students cannot receive more than 2 "C" grades.

D
Undergraduate students who receive D grades in general education or elective courses may apply this coursework towards fulfilling graduation requirements as long as they meet the minimum cumulative grade point average required for graduation. D grades are not acceptable for major, specialization or certificate courses. No graduate student may apply a grade of D towards program requirements.

F
An F grade is counted as a course attempted but it does not constitute a passing grade nor does it satisfy major or institutional requirements. Grades of F may impact financial aid or military benefits – students should contact their advisor with questions.

W
A W is given when a student withdraws from a course prior to the end of the regular withdrawal period or when a student is approved for retroactive withdrawal from all courses in a term. Grades of W may impact financial aid or military benefits – students should contact their advisor with questions.

WA
A WA is given when a student is administratively withdrawn from a course as a result of not meeting the Attendance Policy requirements. Grades of WA may impact financial aid or military benefits. 
In addition, undergraduate students cannot qualify for 
Latin Honors with a WA on their account.

I
A grade of I is recorded at the end of the term when a student is granted an extension of time to complete coursework. The incomplete will be replaced by the grade earned at the end of the extension period.


S
A grade of S is available only for certain approved courses and is defined as coursework at 70.0% percent or higher.

U
A grade of U is available only for certain approved courses and is defined as receiving less than 70.0%.

FN
The university no longer awards FN grades for non-participation as of the 2013-2014 Winter-B term.