Grading System
The faculty evaluates the work done by the graduate student on the following scale:
A |
Superior work. |
B |
Average. |
C |
Below average, but counts as graduate credit. |
D |
No credit allowed; computed as zero quality points in GPA calculation. |
E |
No credit allowed; computed as zero quality points in GPA calculation. |
I |
Work not completed by semester's end. Must be made up by midterm of the following semester. |
IP |
Thesis, applied project, or other major research in progress. |
K |
Credit, pass-fail course - semester hours earned; no quality points and not computed in GPA. |
N |
Failure, pass-fail course - no quality points; computed in GPA. |
U |
Unofficial withdrawal. Computed as credits attempted; computed as zero quality points in GPA calculation. |
W |
Withdrew Officially. No hours attempted; not computed in GPA. |
WY |
Withdrawal from audit class. Not computed in GPA. |
Y |
Audit credit. No hours attempted; not computed in GPA; not applicable to degree program. |
The "I" mark provides one-half semester for completion of course work that cannot, because of extenuating circumstances, be completed by the end of the term. If the course requirements are not finished by mid term of the next semester, the "I" mark will be changed to a failing grade.
An "IP" grade is used to denote the continuation of an applied project, thesis, or major research project undertaken in lieu of a thesis. The "IP" grade may also be utilized for a 3 hour 670 numbered research course that cannot be finished in one or one and a half semesters. The "IP" grade must be changed to either a letter graduate or "W" within the program time limit allowed for completion of a graduate degree or non-degree program. If the student is enrolled in more than one graduate program, the specific graduate degree or non-degree program that is to be completed must have no classes assigned the grade of either "I" or "IP" in order for the student to be awarded the degree or non-degree. An "IP" grade will remain a neutral factor in determining a student's GPA. The following graduate grades are counted in computing the GPA: A, B, C, D, E, N, I, and U. It is recommended the "Y" audit credit be utilized for students who wish to pursue graduate credit for professional development.