Grades

Grades

Academic performance in a course is indicated by a letter grade which represents achievement according to the definitions below.

Grade Definition Grade Points/
Credit

A
AH

Superior achievement of course objectives. Superior achievement of course objectives in an Honors course.

4

B
BH

High achievement of course objectives.
High achievement of course objectives in an Honors course.

3

C

Satisfactory achievement of course objectives. 

2

D

Some effort and achievement, but not adequate for program completion unless balanced by equivalent credits in which a grade at or exceeding "B" has been earned; in certain instances, may not satisfy prerequisite requirements.

1

F

Failure to meet minimum course requirements.

0

FUW

Failure Unofficially Withdrawn

0

S

Satisfactory. Meets minimum requirements for mastery of the course. (For Developmental English courses only.)

Not computed
in GPA

U

Unsatisfactory. Does not meet minimum requirements for mastery of the course. (For Developmental English courses only.) 

Not computed
in GPA
 

I

Incomplete. Awarded when extenuating circumstances beyond the student's control have prevented completion of course requirements, provided that the student's performance to that point is at least of "D" level.

Not computed
in GPA
 

W

Withdrawn

Not computed
in GPA
 

AUD

Audit

Not computed
in GPA
 

IP

In Progress. Awarded when student is attending class regularly, progressing satisfactorily, but needs additional time to complete course work. Student must re-enroll in the course the following term. (For Developmental English courses only.)

Not computed
in GPA
 

GNS

Grade not submitted by instructor. 

Not computed
in GPA
 

TR

Transfer credit accepted from another institution. 

Not computed
in GPA
 

TD

Transfer credit accepted from another institution with a grade of "D".

Not computed
in GPA
 

EM
 

Credit by exam or proficiency exam. (Only appears on transcripts sent through ATC.)

Not computed
in GPA
 

Credit
without a
Grade

Credit by exam, proficiency exam, portfolio evaluation, articulated credit CTAG, MTAG, CLEP or AP.

Not computed
in GPA
 

UW

Unofficially Withdrawn (1974–1975)

Not computed
in GPA
 

XA
 

Amnesty Grade

Not computed
in GPA
 

XB 

Amnesty Grade

Not computed
in GPA
 

XC

Amnesty Grade

Not computed
in GPA
 

XD

Amnesty Grade

Not computed
in GPA
 

XF

Amnesty Grade

Not computed
in GPA
 

XUW

Amnesty Grade

Not computed
in GPA

The number appearing to the right of each definition is the number of "grade points" (sometimes known as "honor points" or "quality points") assigned to that grade.        
FINANCIAL AID STUDENTS  Grades of "F," "FUW," "U," "I," "W," "IP" and "GNS" may cause you to become ineligible for aid. Refer to the satisfactory progress policy available in the Office of Financial Aid.      

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