Grades
What does a grade mean?
Explaining your 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 |
Superior achievement of course objectives. Superior achievement of course objectives in an Honors course. |
4 |
|
B |
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 Unofficially Withdrawn |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 |
|
U |
Unsatisfactory. Does not meet minimum requirements for mastery of the course. (For Developmental English courses only.) |
Not computed |
|
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 |
|
W |
Withdrawn |
Not computed |
|
AUD |
Audit |
Not computed |
|
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 |
|
GNS |
Grade not submitted by instructor. |
Not computed |
|
TR |
Transfer credit accepted from another institution. |
Not computed |
|
TD |
Transfer credit accepted from another institution with a grade of "D". |
Not computed |
|
EM |
Credit by exam or proficiency exam. (Only appears on transcripts sent through ATC.) |
Not computed |
|
Credit |
Credit by exam, proficiency exam, portfolio evaluation, articulated credit CTAG, MTAG, CLEP or AP. |
Not computed |
|
UW |
Unofficially Withdrawn (1974–1975) |
Not computed |
|
XA |
Amnesty Grade |
Not computed |
|
XB |
Amnesty Grade |
Not computed |
|
XC |
Amnesty Grade |
Not computed |
|
XD |
Amnesty Grade |
Not computed |
|
XF |
Amnesty Grade |
Not computed |
|
XUW |
Amnesty Grade |
Not computed |
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.