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2. TEACHING FOR UMUCthe process of grading remains unchanged; faculty members grade all student work under the normal procedurefor standard letter grades and submit a regular grade. Grades of A, B, C, or D are converted to the grade of P(passing), which is entered into the permanent record. A grade of F remains unchanged.A very small number of courses are graded satisfactory (S), D, or F. Again, the grading process is the same forthe faculty member. The satisfactory (S) grade is equivalent to a grade of C or higher.Some courses may be audited. Audited courses are listed on the permanent record, with the notation AU. Noletter grades are given for audited courses, nor are credits earned.2.7.3 Undergraduate Grade DefinitionsThe following rubric summarizes shared definitions for standard, passing, and satisfactory grades across theSchool of Undergraduate Studies. Specific criteria may be reflected in rubrics specific to particular programs,courses, and assignments. The university expects and supports faculty efforts to implement these standards.GRADE INTERPRETATION QUALITY POINTSAOutstanding performance—Excels far above established standards foruniversity-level performance4B Superior performance—Above established standards 3C Good performance—Meets established standards 2D Substandard performance—Below established standards 1F Failure—Performance does not meet minimum requirements 0P Passing (D or higher) 0S Satisfactory (C or higher) 0Undergraduate faculty members should be aware that while students must complete courses required for themajor with a grade of C or better, they may usually (unless otherwise stated) complete requirements for prerequisiteswith a grade of D or higher.2.7.4 Graduate Grade DefinitionsGraduate faculty members also share a common set of grade definitions. Grading criteria differ in someimportant respects from those in the School of Undergraduate Studies. In the Graduate School, the grade ofB represents the benchmark, indicating that a student has demonstrated competency in the subject matter ofthe course: he or she has fulfilled all course requirements on time; has a clear grasp of the full range of coursematerials and concepts; and is able to present and apply these materials and concepts in clear, well-reasoned,well-organized, and grammatically correct responses, orally or in writingOnly graduate students who fully meet this standard and demonstrate exceptional comprehension and applicationof the course subject matter earn a grade of A. Students who do not meet the benchmark standard ofcompetency fall within the C range or lower. In effect, they have not met graduate-level standards. Where thisfailure is substantial, they can earn an F. The Graduate School of Management and Technology does not awardthe grade of D.January 2011 www.asia.umuc.edu 9