2015-2016 Catalog

Grading System

Academic standing is based on grade points, which are related to the letter grades as indicated:

Letter Grade

Grade Points Per Credit Hour

A (excellent)

4.00

A-

3.67

B+

3.33

B (good)

3.00

B-

2.67

C+

2.33

C (satisfactory)

2.00

C-

1.67

D+

1.33

D (low pass)

1.00

D-

0.67

F* (failure)

0.00

*Included in the calculation of the cumulative grade point average

W —Withdrawn with permission. No grade points, no effect on GPA. No credits counted toward graduation.

I —Incomplete. No grade points.

CR —Passing grade in course taken with Credit/No Credit option. Credits counted toward graduation, but no effect on GPA. The Credit/No Credit option may only be chosen in certain elective courses. Students should discuss this option with their academic advisor before electing it.

NCR —Failing grade in course taken with Credit/No Credit option. No credits counted toward graduation and no effect on GPA. The Credit/No Credit option may only be chosen in certain elective courses. Students should discuss this option with their academic advisor before electing it.

AUD —Notation for course which was audited.

H —Honors. No grade points, no effect on GPA. Credits counted toward graduation.

S —Satisfactory. No grade points, no effect on GPA. Credits counted toward graduation.

U —Unsatisfactory. No grade points, no effect on GPA. No credits counted toward graduation.