University Grading System

Important Note

The grading systems outlined below are in relation to GPA calculation only.  Please refer to your class syllabus for how letter grades are defined by that faculty member.

Grades are officially recorded by letters, evaluated as indicated below per audience.

Letter Grade Numerical Equivalent Explanation
A4.000Outstanding achievement
A–3.667
B+3.333
B3.000Good achievement
B–2.667
C+2.333
C2.000Satisfactory achievement
C–1.667
D+1.333
D1.000Poor achievement
D–0.667
F0.000Failure
IIncomplete
IPIn progress
NENot enrolled
NGGrade not reported by faculty
SSatisfactory (pass/fail basis; counts toward total degree requirements)
UUnsatisfactory (pass/fail basis)
LAudit (no credit given)
WCourse withdrawal
Letter Grade Numerical Equivalent Explanation
A4.000Outstanding achievement
A–3.667
B+3.333
B3.000Good achievement
B–2.667
C+2.333
C2.000Satisfactory achievement
C–1.667
F0.000Failure
IIncomplete
IPIn progress
NENot enrolled
NGGrade not reported by faculty
SSatisfactory (pass/fail basis; counts toward total degree requirements)
UUnsatisfactory (pass/fail basis)
LAudit (no credit given)
WCourse withdrawal
Letter Grade Explanation
CRCredit
FFail
HHonor
HHHigh honor
IIncomplete
MPMarginal pass
PPass