Grades
Grade | Grade Points Per Credit Hour |
|---|---|
A+ | 4.0 grade points |
A | 4.0 grade points |
A- | 3.7 grade points |
B+ | 3.3 grade points |
B | 3.0 grade points |
B- | 2.7 grade points |
C+ | 2.3 grade points |
C | 2.0 grade points |
F (Failure) | 0 grade points |
I (Incomplete) | 0 grade points |
X (Withdrawal) | 0 grade points |
P (Pass) | 0 grade points |
AU (Audit) | 0 grade points |
A program may require students receiving a grade below B- in a specific course to repeat that course. A program may limit a student to two grades below B-. No student may graduate with a GPA below 3.0. There is no pass/fail election.
Grade Change
A grade change can only be initiated by the faculty member who gave the grade. Students who feel there has been an error in grading, or who wish to challenge a grade, should contact their professor.
Grade Point Average Computation
Computation of Grade Point Average for a semester or cumulatively is accomplished by dividing total grade points earned by the total semester hours for courses where a letter grade between A+ and F is received. In some circumstances, certain courses not appropriate for a program (e.g., when a student changes programs) may be excluded from the computation of the GPA in the program. The grade of “A+” carries the same GPA weight as an A but represents academic work of extraordinary distinction.
Incomplete Grades
Incomplete grades may be assigned at the discretion of the faculty member in cases of serious need. Students may request “I” grades, but the decision to grant this concession will be made by the faculty member. Students who receive an incomplete grade will have 30 days to complete the incomplete work. Incomplete grades which are not finished within this time period will be changed to the grade of “F”, unless an extension is petitioned and granted by the appropriate faculty member and department chair and made with the department in writing. Exceptions on extensions may be made in cases of the thesis or research project or for extenuating circumstances. Extensions may not exceed 365 days from the completion of the course.
International students, in proper F-1 or J-1 status, are advised that receipt of an “I” grade may impact their student visa status. The implications of an “I” grade must be discussed with the Office of Global Support and Student Engagement before an international student requests an “I” grade from his instructor. The Office of Global Support and Student Engagement must be contacted for this support and guidance.