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University Grading Policy

For full information, see the Uniform Grading and Transcript Policy.

The course syllabus for every course which enrolls undergraduates shall include the definitions of grades set out in Section II (1) of this policy, as follows:

A: achievement that is outstanding relative to the level necessary to meet course requirements.

B: achievement that is significantly above the level necessary to meet course requirements.

C: achievement that meets the course requirements in every respect.

D: achievement that is worthy of credit even though it fails to meet fully the course requirements.

S: achievement that is satisfactory, which is equivalent to a C- or better.

F (or N): represents failure (or no credit) and signifies that the work was either (1) completed but at a level of achievement that is not worthy of credit or (2) was not completed and there was no agreement between the instructor and the student that the student would be awarded an I (see also I).

I (Incomplete): assigned at the discretion of the instructor when, due to extraordinary circumstances, e.g., hospitalization, a student is prevented from completing the work of the course on time. Requires a written agreement between instructor and student.

 

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