Grading System
Final examinations are given each semester. The following are used to label and identify the quality of work completed in graduate courses.
| A |
4 grade points/semester hour |
Excellent |
| B |
3 grade points/semester hour |
Good |
| C |
2 grade points/semester hour |
Satisfactory |
| D |
1 grade point/semester hour |
Minimum Passing |
| F |
No grade points |
Failure/Completed-Counted in GPA |
| I |
No grade points |
Incomplete (See below) |
| WF |
No grade points |
Withdrawal/Failure-Counted in GPA |
The following symbols are substitutes for grades, but are not grades themselves and are not counted in the GPA:
| W |
No grade points |
Withdrawal in good standing |
| IP |
No grade points |
In progress (see below) |
| AU |
No grade points |
Audit |
| X |
No grade points |
Non-Attendance |
An “I’’ (incomplete) grade is assigned in instances in which a student is likely to pass the course upon completion of requirements to change the “I” grade. To yield credit for a course for which a grade of “I” has been assigned, coursework must be completed by the end of the next semester of enrollment. If the student has not fulfilled the course requirements and the course instructor has not submitted the necessary documentation for the removal of the “I” by the end of the semester; the “I” grade will automatically be replaced with a grade of “F”. The next enrollment period cannot exceed two calendar years. At the end of the second calendar year, if the necessary coursework has not been completed; the grade of “I” will automatically be replaced with a grade of “F”.
An “IP” (in progress) grade is assigned in instances in which the academic term has ended and all academic work has not been completed for the course or a final grade has not been assigned or received. This grade is only used for cross-enrolled courses and/or courses resulting in the completion of a thesis, dissertation or extensive coursework. This grade is not to be assigned in the place of an “I” (incomplete) grade. Students receiving veterans benefits are required to adhere to the regulations of the Veterans Administration in addition to those requirements set by the University for all students.