The grading system, unless otherwise indicated, follows the grading policies of the School of Graduate Studies. The system, which documents the academic progress of students, is designed to recognize superior work, as well as provide indications of serious academic problems. Faculty members assign a letter grade to all students reflecting their performance in a course according to the grading policy defined for the course by the course instructor that is distributed to the students on the first day of classes. Grade points are assigned to each letter grade based on a 4.00-point system and the number of credits for each course. Cumulative grade point averages are calculated each term.
| Letter | Grade Points | Grade Points Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| A | 4.00 | Excellent |
| B | 3.00 | Good |
| C | 2.00 | Satisfactory |
| F | 0.00 | Fail |
Some courses are designated to be graded Pass/Fail (“P” or “F”).
Students must receive a grade of “A,” “B,” “C,” or “P” in all courses as designated by the grading scheme for that course.