Grade and Transcript Key

To compute their GPA, the student should use the table above to translate their letter grades into credit points, add all credit points, and divide the total by the number of credits completed. In computing grade point averages, Pass (P) is not included, but a Fail (F) is always included except when the course has been repeated.

* “I” followed by a grade signifies a prior incomplete which has subsequently been graded   This is only used for undergraduate courses in Fall 1996-Spring 2013. Grade point scale above applies.

* If a student repeats a course in which a grade other than "F" was received, both grades remain on the official transcript, but only the second grade will be used to compute the cumulative GPA.

Fail (F):  If a required course is failed, the course must be repeated or an equivalent course taken. No credit is accrued with a grade of "F." If a student repeats the same course, both grades will be recorded on the official transcript, but only the second grade will be used to compute the cumulative GPA.

Pass (P):  This grade applies only to courses that are offered on a pass/fail basis and to courses in which the student elects the pass/fail option. Minimum passing grades vary among the academic levels. To earn a grade of "Pass" at the graduate level one must receive a B- or better. At the undergraduate level one must earn a C- or better for courses taken as pass/fail.

Incomplete (I):  Students who have successfully completed a majority of course requirements (as determined by instructor) but are unable to complete all requirements due to extenuating circumstances may request a temporary grade of “I” (incomplete). The course instructor will determine whether a student is eligible for an Incomplete. Incomplete grades are not guaranteed.

Withdrawal (W):  Students who withdraw from a course after the add/drop period terminates will receive a “W” grade on their transcripts. Students may not withdraw from a standard 15-week course during the last three weeks of the semester. Students may not withdraw from a term-based 8-week course during the last two weeks of the term.

Administrative Withdrawal (AW): This is an administrative grade assigned to students who have attended no more than the first two classes, but who have not officially dropped or withdrawn from the course. Students who stop attending after the second class, but who fail to withdraw by the published University withdrawal deadline must be assigned a letter grade. If student conduct in class rises to a level where it interferes with the ability of the faculty member to teach, the Vice Provost of the Academic Program reserves the right to administratively withdraw, with prior written notice, any student who interferes with the teaching/learning process. The grade "AW" is recorded on the transcript, but the student's grade point average is not affected.

Never Attended (NA): “NA” is an administrative grade assigned to students who are officially registered for the course and whose name appears on the grade roster, but who have never attended class. The grade “NA” is recorded on the transcript, but the student’s grade point average is not affected. Beginning fall of 2022 “NA” grades are no longer recorded on a student’s transcript for non-attendance marked by faculty.

Still in Progress (SIP):  An “SIP” grade is a placeholder grade for courses extending beyond the semester or term for which the course is scheduled, such as thesis, research, and field study. The grade “SIP” is recorded on the transcript, but the student’s grade point average is not affected. “SIP” grades are converted to final grades after the course sequence concludes with a final grade.