Graduate

Graduate students are evaluated on a traditional four-point grading system. Quality points are allotted as follows:

Grade Definition Quality Points 
A  Outstanding performance  4 
B  Above satisfactory performance  3 
C  Satisfactory performance  2 
D  Marginal performance  1 
F  Unsatisfactory performance  0 
FX  Nonattendance  0 
I  Course in progress (Incomplete) N/A 
IE      I grade extended beyond time normally allowed  N/A 
W  Withdrawal  N/A 
N  No credit  N/A 
X  Deferred course extending beyond one term  N/A 
AU  Audit  N/A 
P  Pass ("B" level or better)  N/A 

Grades of "D" are not accepted toward completion of degree requirements. The pass/no credit option is available only in designated courses.