Policy on Grading

Graduate Courses

The outcome of active, current learning experiences assessed by the University will be graded based upon the scale below. This policy applies to graded course credits earned through the University.

Masters Grading System

Letter Grade Quality Points Numerical Equivalents
A 4.0 93-100
A- 3.7 90-92
B+ 3.3 88-89
B 3.0 83-87
C 2.0 73-82
F 0 Below 73
I Incomplete (temporary grade)
IF 0 Below 73
CR* N/A None
 NC N/A None
 W N/A None
ZF 0 Academic Integrity Violation

 

Doctoral Policy on Grading

The outcome of active, current doctoral learning experiences assessed by the University will be graded based upon the scale below. This policy applies to graded course credits earned through the University.

 

Doctoral Grading System
Letter Grade Quality Points Numerical Equivalents
A 4.0 93-100
A- 3.7 90-92
B+ 3.3 88-89
B 3.0 83-87
C 2.0 73-82
F 0 Below 73
I Incomplete (temporary grade)
IF 0 Below 73
CR* N/A None
NC N/A None
PR N/A, progress, not credit earning
None
NP N/A Below 73
 W N/A None
ZF 0 Academic Integrity Violation

*CR equals B or better at graduate and doctoral level.

Nongraded credit assessed at the B level and above will be counted toward graduate degree requirements in accordance with University and appropriate School policies.