hour C not satisfactory for graduate work; two quality points per semester credit
D poor; one quality point per semester credit hour (Some graduate programs do not award the grade of D)
F failure; zero quality points, zero credit
N The grade of “N” indicates that a research project, thesis, or other special project has not been completed at the end of the term. The grade is only to be used in cases where the work in ongoing. It is not a substitute for an “I” and does not convert to a credit bearing grade until the final grade is submitted by the instructor. The grade of N can only be used in 700-level courses. With approval of the program faculty and the Graduate Council, a 600-
level course may be allowed to use the “N” grade if the course spans more than one semester and the request is made prior to the term in which the course is initiated. The grade of “N” is excluded from the GPA tabulation. A student cannot graduate until all “N” grades have been converted to regular letter grades or the appropriate retroactive course withdrawal has been approved. The grade must be converted before the expiration of the time limit for completion of the graduate degree.
I
W
AU
AU audit; not included in grade-point average (see Section VIII. F)
The grading option of audit must be selected no later than the end of late registration and must be indicated on either the student’s registration or add/drop form. Audited courses do not count toward the total number of hours nor in computing a GPA.
A graduate student has the option to repeat any completed course. Only the highest grade will be used in computing the student’s academic standing and credit for graduation. The original grades for all repeated classes will remain on the transcript with the notation “excluded from GPA.” A student may repeat a given course a maximum of two times. The repeat option only applies to an identical course (including a cross-listed course) and not a course substitute.
1. A grade of “I” is to be assigned only for an unforeseen and extraordinary circumstance or situation which would have prohibited a student from completing a minor part of a course requirement, such as the final exam, one major exam, completion of a term paper or class project, or part of the requirements of a laboratory, and the student has made a request to the instructor prior to the end of the term. In some cases,