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  • 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    Failure Unofficially Withdrawn   0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    Withdrawn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.