Understanding the university’s grading scale
| Grade | Points |
|---|---|
A+ |
4.0 (highest passing grade) |
A |
4.0 |
A– |
3.7 |
B+ |
3.3 |
B |
3.0 |
B– |
2.7 |
C+ |
2.3 |
C |
2.0 |
C– |
1.7 (lowest passing grade for graduate students) |
D+ |
1.3 |
D |
1.0 |
D– |
0.7 (lowest passing grade for undergraduate students) |
F |
0.0 (failing grade) |
FN |
0.0 (failed, non-attendance) Given to students whose lack of attendance is the basis for a failing grade. Will appear on transcript as F. |
FNN |
0.0 (failed, never attended) Given to students who never attended the class. Will appear on transcript as F. |
| Grade | Description |
|---|---|
P |
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S |
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I |
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X |
Retaken/Replaced. May also be listed as AX through FX including plus and minus grades. Denotes graded courses subsequently retaken under grade replacement policy. |
R |
Deferred grade. Indicates multi-term course where final grade cannot be assigned until all required work has been completed |
NC |
No credit. Course taken on an audit basis |
NR |
No report submitted by instructor. Used for unreported grades for prior semesters or coursework that has not been graded for the current semester. |
NY |
Signifies enrollment in a special program for which credit earned will be recorded when the program is completed. Typically used for courses taken through the study abroad program. |
| T | Transferred. Denotes credits transferred from another institution. |
W |
Withdrawn. Grade will appear on transcript. |
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