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Grading System
All Possible Grades Awarded
Standard Letter Grading—used in GPA calculation
Grade | Points |
A+ |
4.0 (highest passing grade) |
A | 4.0 |
A- | 3.7 |
B+ | 3.3 |
B | 3.0 |
B- | 2.7 |
C+ | 2.3 |
C | 2.0 |
C- | 1.7 |
D+ | 1.3 |
D | 1.0 |
D- |
0.7 (lowest passing grade) |
F |
0.0 (failing grade) |
FN |
Given to those students whose lack of attendance is the basis for a failing grade; last date of attendance will be required; will appear on transcript as F. |
FNN |
Given to those students who never attended the class; will appear on transcript as F. |
Passing Grades—not used in GPA calculation
Grade | Description |
P | Pass |
S | Satisfactory |
Non Standard Grading—not used in GPA calculation
Grade | Description |
I | Incomplete |
R |
Deferred Grade (For courses which may not be completed in one term) |
NC |
Course taken on an Audit basis (No Credit) |
NR |
Grade not yet submitted by the instructor. After instructor submittal, the true grade will replace the NR. |
NY |
Signifies enrollment in a special program for which credit earned will be recorded when completed. Typically used for courses taken under Study Abroad program |
Withdrew from courses—not used in GPA calculation
Grade | Description |
W |
Withdrew after the first week of classes. Grade will appear on transcript |