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Ph.D. Program Guidebook 2007-2008
When computing GPA, A+ = 4.33, A = 4, A- = 3.67, B+ = 3.33, B = 3, B- = 2.67, C+ = 2.33,
C = 2, C- = 1.67, D+ = 1.33, D = 1, and F = 0. A grade of F in a course not repeated counts in
the GPA calculation even though the course does not count toward the degree requirements.
Grades of P, I, R, and W do not count in grade-point calculations.
PASS/FAIL GRADES
Pass/Fail in GSB courses
Ph.D. students may register for the grade of pass/fail in courses offered in the GSB. With the
exception of the workshops, the student must request permission from the faculty member to
take the course pass/fail. The deadline for such approval is Friday of the 4 th week of the
quarter in which the class is taught. The grade of “P” or “F” is neither acceptable toward the
M.B.A. degree nor for any courses used toward fulfilling the course requirements for the
Ph.D. degree (with the exception of the workshop requirement).
Pass/Fail in Other University of Chicago Courses
Students taking a course outside the GSB who wish to register to take a course pass/fail
should obtain permission from the instructor at the first class meeting. In some divisions,
students must register for pass/fail grading through a department or division office; in most
divisions, however, grading is managed by the instructor. Students should follow the grading
guidelines of the department or division in which the course is taught. It is the responsibility
of the student to ensure that the instructor is reminded of the agreement to take the course
pass/fail prior to the time the grade is issued.
Provisional Grades
See Chapter 6.
OFFICIAL AUDIT
Ph.D. students may not register for the grade of “R” (registered/audit) in courses offered in
the GSB. Students may register for the grade of “R” in courses offered in other University
departments and schools, if such a grade is allowed. The grade of “R” is neither acceptable
toward the M.B.A. degree nor for any courses used toward fulfilling the course requirements
for the Ph.D. degree.
A grade of “R” (registered) signifies that no credit has been earned and that the student has
submitted no evidence for the grading of the work. As such, the grade of “R” may not later
be changed to any other grade, nor may any other grade be changed retroactively to “R”.
Additionally, courses with a grade of “R” cannot be used to meet requirements for
graduation.
To register or the grade of “R” in courses offered in other University departments or schools
(if such a grade is allowed), the student must have the instructor email permission to
officially audit the course to the Information Manager by Friday of week two of the quarter.
INCOMPLETES AND BLANK GRADES
An incomplete signifies that a portion of the required work for a course is or will be
outstanding at the time the faculty member submits final grades for that quarter. If schedule
conflicts, workload, or other factors have affected a student’s ability to keep up in a particular
course, a student should withdraw from the course. If a student needs to repeat a course in
order to satisfactorily complete it, the student should not request an incomplete; the student
should register for the course again.
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