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| WA (Withdrawn non-attendance) | ||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A WA is given when a student is administratively withdrawn from a course as a result of not meeting the Attendance Policy requirements.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.