Meaning of Grades
| A |
Superior. This grade signifies work of distinctly superior quality. Recitations, examinations, and written work indicate mastery of the course content, competent correlation of facts and principles, and ability to express one’s self clearly in writing. |
| B |
Very Good. This grade is assigned for work of above average quality. Recitations and tests give evidence of mastery of course content and of the ability to express one’s self clearly. The student is interested, thorough in preparation and fulfillment of assignments, and observes directions regarding form, organization, and quality of content in written work. This grade should not be given when any of the essential work of the course is missing or done in a careless fashion. |
| C |
Satisfactory. This grade indicates work of a satisfactory character. A grade of “C” should indicate that the student understands the basic elements of the course and is capable of continuing to the next advanced course in the field. The student is consistently attentive in class, assignments are prepared promptly, and written work is neat and expressed in correct English. |
| D |
Minimal. The grade of “D” indicates that the student has deficiencies in showing mastery of the course content, but the overall quality is at least passing. No “D” grades are given for courses at the graduate level. |
| F |
Failure. |
| I |
Incomplete. Grade is not calculated until replaced by a final letter grade as described in Incomplete Grades. |
| CR |
Credit. Used for transfer work and credit for prior learning. |
| NC |
No Credit. No credit is given for the course. |
| P |
Pass. |
| W |
Withdrawn. Student is withdrawn from the course without academic achievement. |
| WF |
Withdrawn Failure. Student was failing the course prior to, or on the day of, being withdrawn or grade given for administrative withdrawal. |
| WP |
Withdrawn Passing. Student was passing the course prior to, or on the day of, being withdrawn. |
| AU |
Audit. |
The grade of “W” does not affect the cumulative grade point average but will affect the ratio of attempted credit hours versus earned credit hours. The grade of “WP” is calculated in the same manner as the grade of “W.” The grade of “WF” is calculated in the same manner as the grade of “F” and will affect the cumulative grade point average and the ratio of attempted credit hours versus earned credit hours.