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The Grade of C
The grade of C indicates that the student has passed the course.
However, the grade of C is not considered to meet overall standards
for graduate work. Students should refer to Academic
St a n d a rds for further information on the implications of a
grade of C.
The Grade of F: Failure
The grade of F means a failure to satisfy the minimum requirements
of a course. Although it carries no credit, it is included
in calculating the grade-point average. A student assigned the
grade of F must register again for the course, pay the applicable
fees, repeat the course, and earn a passing grade in order to
receive credit for that course. More information on repeating
courses is on p. 27.
The Grade of FN: Failure for Nonattendance
The grade of FN means a failure in the course because the student
has not attended or participated in course assignments and
activities. It is assigned when the student ceases to attend class
but has not officially withdrawn.
The Grade of P: Passing
Since the grade of P is only awarded for noncredit graduate
courses, it is not included in calculating the grade-point average.
It does, however, appear on the permanent record.
The Grade of S: Satisfactory
The grade of S is is only awarded for management projects and
Executive Programs courses. Although the grade of S confers
credit and appears on the permanent record, courses graded S
are not used in determining grade-point averages.
The Mark of G: Grade Under Review
The mark of G is an exceptional and temporary administrative
mark given only when the final grade in the course is under
review. It is not the same as a mark of Incomplete.
The Mark of I: Incomplete
The mark of I is exceptional and given only to students whose
completed coursework has been qualitatively satisfactory, but
who have been unable to complete all course requirements
because of illness or other extenuating circumstances beyond
their control. The mark of I may be considered only for students
who have completed at least 60 percent of the total coursework
requirements, in a timely manner, with a grade of B or better.
The faculty member retains the right to make the final decision
on granting the student’s request for an I, even though the student
may meet the eligibility requirements for this grade.
It is the responsibility of the student to complete the remaining
coursework before the agreed-upon deadline. If the student does
not meet the deadline, or if the remaining work has not been
completed within six months of the last day of the term during
which the course was attempted, the grade will be conve rted to an
F. Graduate faculty members may not issue a terminal I mark .
Notice of grade changes must reach the Registrar’s Office no
later than six months after the last day of the term during which
the course was attempted. The faculty member may change an I
grade by submitting a Change of Grade form. The Registrar’s
Office will notify each student who has been given an I when
the grade change is finalized.
The Mark of W: Withdrawal
Students who officially withdraw from a course after the end of
the schedule adjustment period receive a mark of W. This mark
appears on the permanent record unless withdrawal is completed
before a course begins. For purposes of financial aid, the mark of
W is counted as attempted hours. It is not used in determining
grade-point averages.
The withdrawal process is described on p. 14.
Computing the GPA
The grade-point average is calculated using the quality points
assigned to each grade or mark (chart on p. 25). First, the qualitypoint
value of each grade or mark is multiplied by the number
of credits; then the sum of these quality points is divided by the
total number of credits attempted for which a grade of A, B, C,
or F was received.
Changes in Grade
Teachers may change a grade previously assigned through the
In t e r a c t i ve Faculty Information System (IFIS). Any change
must be made no later than six months after the original grade
was awarded.
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