1a. IntroSUS 2003 - University of Maryland University College

A passing grade is recorded on the permanent record and conferscredit toward graduation. However, courses graded P are not includedin calculating grade-point averages.Satisfactory: The Grade of SThe grade of S is equivalent to a grade of C or higher. This gradeis used to denote satisfactory progress in an experiential setting orpracticum, such as EXCL 301. Although the grade of S conferscredit and appears on the permanent record, courses graded S arenot used in determining grade-point averages.Failure: The Grade of FThe grade of F means a failure to satisfy the minimum requirementsof a course. Although it carries no credit, it is included incalculating the grade-point average. A student assigned the gradeof F must register again for the course, pay the applicable fees,repeat the course, and earn a passing grade in order to receivecredit for that course.Failure for Nonattendance: The Grade of FNThe grade of FN means a failure in the course because the studenthas not attended or participated in course assignments andactivities. It is assigned when the student ceases to attend class buthas not officially withdrawn.Grade Under Review: The Mark of GThe mark of G is an exceptional and temporary administrativemark given only when the final grade in the course is underreview. It is not the same as a mark of Incomplete.Incomplete: The Mark of IThe mark of I (incomplete) is an exceptional mark given only tostudents whose work in a course has been satisfactory but who forreasons beyond their control have been unable to complete all therequirements of a course. The following criteria must be met:• The student must have completed at least 60 percent of thework in the course with a grade of C or better.• The mark of I must be requested before the end of the course.The procedure for awarding the mark of I is as follows:• The student must ask the teacher for a mark of I. (Teacherscannot award a mark of I on their own initiative.)• The teacher decides whether to grant the request.• The teacher sets a date (no more than six months after submittingthe original grade) for completion of the remaining requirementsof the course.• The teacher and the student together agree on the remainingrequirements of the course and the deadline for submitting thework.• The student is responsible for completing the work.• After the work is completed, the teacher submits a grade changeto replace the mark of I on the student’s record with a grade.If the mark of I is not made up within six months or by the agreedupondeadline, the I is changed to an F. Students should be awarethat a mark of I in their final semester may delay graduation.The mark of I cannot be removed by means of credit by examination,nor can it be replaced by a mark of W (defined below). Studentswho elect to repeat an incomplete course must register again for thecourse, pay all applicable fees, and repeat the course. For purposes ofacademic retention, the course grade is counted as an F. The mark of Iis not used in determining grade-point averages.Withdrawal: The Mark of WStudents may receive the mark of W by withdrawing by telephonethrough the Interactive Registration and Information System (IRIS),by completing a registration-change form in Undergraduate StudentAffairs, or by submitting a written request at least two weeks beforethe last scheduled class in a semester or term. (For accelerated courses,withdrawals must be submitted before the close of business onthe first day of class.) Any of these procedures constitutes officialwithdrawal.This mark appears on the permanent record unless withdrawal iscompleted before a course begins. For purposes of academic retention,the mark of W is counted as attempted hours. It is not usedin determining grade-point averages.Changes in GradeTeachers may change a grade previously assigned through theInteractive Faculty Information System (IFIS). Any change mustbe made no later than six months after the original grade wasawarded.Grading Repeated CoursesWhen a course is repeated, only the higher grade earned in thetwo attempts is included in the calculation of the GPA. For purposesof academic retention, both attempts are counted. Bothgrades are entered on the permanent record, with a notation indicatingthat the course was repeated. Students cannot increasethe total hours earned toward a degree by repeating a course forwhich a passing grade was conferred previously.To establish credit in a course previously failed or withdrawnfrom, students must register, pay the full tuition and fees, andrepeat the entire course successfully.233