Grading Systems

At the end of each term, a graduate student’s work in each course is recorded with one of the following grades:

A 4.00
A- 3.67
B+ 3.34
B 3.00
B- 2.67
C+ 2.34
C 2.00
C- 1.67
D+ 1.34
D 1.00
D- 0.67
F 0.00
AU (Audit) 0.00
DR (Administrative Drop) 0.00
DW (Drop without permission) 0.00
I (Incomplete) 0.00
NG (No grade) 0.00
NS (Not submitted) 0.00
P (Pass) 0.00
W (Withdrawal) 0.00

A cumulative grade point average of 3.0 (B) in all courses attempted is required for degree completion. Particular Schools have further grade requirements that go beyond this basic policy and students should read and understand the grade requirements of their specific program.