Graduate School Grade Policy

Graduate programs use an “A,” “B,” “C” grading system in 500‑level courses. Grades of “D” do not earn graduate credit. In 400‑level courses students must achieve “A” or “B” grades to earn graduate credit; grades of “B-” or less do not earn graduate credit. To be considered a “student in good standing” a graduate student must maintain a grade point average of 3.0.

The following symbols are used to evaluate course work:

Symbol	Description
A	Superior graduate-level work. 4 quality points per credit hour.
A –	Excellent graduate-level work. 3.7 quality points per credit hour.
AD	Audit. (Awarded only if student attends class regularly throughout the semester.)
AW	Auditor who fails to fulfill attendance requirements.
B +	Good graduate-level work. 3.3 quality points per credit hour.
B	Above average graduate-level work. 3 quality points per credit hour.
B –	Average graduate-level work. 2.7 quality points per credit hour. (Acceptable in 500-level courses only).
C +	Fair graduate-level work. 2.3 quality points per credit hour. (Acceptable in 500-level courses only.)
C	Poor graduate-level work. 2 quality points per credit hour. (Acceptable in 500-level courses only.)
CR	Credit. (For use with departmental approval only. This is the normal grade for satisfactory completion of the master’s thesis, certain workshops, and student teaching.)
D	Not acceptable for graduate credit.
F	Failure.
I	Incomplete. Work incomplete. Work is to be completed within one month following the last normal examination date of the semester in which the grade is incurred.
PR	Course in progress. (For use with departmental approval only.)
X	Absent from final examination.
W	Withdrawal through proper procedure while passing, or without prejudice to standing.
WF	Withdrawal without following proper procedure.

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SA Satisfactory for use with noncredit courses only.

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