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Grading Scales and Definitions
I. Undergraduate Grading Scale
II. Graduate Grading Grading Scale
Undergraduate Grades (effective Spring Quarter, 2007)
| Grade |
Description |
Quality Points |
| A |
Excellent |
4.0000 |
| A- |
|
3.6667 |
| B+ |
|
3.3333 |
| B |
Good |
3.0000 |
| B- |
|
2.6667 |
| C+ |
|
2.3333 |
| C |
Satisfactory |
2.0000 |
| C- |
|
1.6667 |
| D+ |
|
1.3333 |
| D |
Poor |
1.0000 |
| D- |
|
0.6667 |
| F |
Fail |
0.0000 |
| P |
Pass |
N/A |
| U |
Unsatisfactory |
N/A |
| T |
Audit |
N/A |
| I |
Incomplete |
0.0000 |
| I/F |
Failure |
0.0000 |
| W |
Withdrawal (Official) |
N/A |
| WX |
Withdrawal (Official) - No Participation |
N/A |
| UW |
Unofficial Withdrawal |
0.0000 |
| X |
Unofficial Withdrawal - No Participation |
0.0000 |
| SP |
In Progress - Satisfactory Progress |
N/A |
| UP |
In Progress - Unsatisfactory Progress |
N/A |
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NP |
Not Proficient |
N/A |
| NG mark |
No Grade Reported (See Instructor) |
N/A |
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With the introduction of the “X” and “WX” grades specifically to denote
non-participation, by definition all other grades can be awarded only to students who have participated in the class in some way.
(i.e., “A” through “F”, “P”, “U”, “T”, “I”, “I/F”, “W”, “UW”, “IP”, “IP/F”, “NP”, “NG” mark). |
Comments:
"I" (Incomplete).
No grade quality points (none) during first quarter after the "I" is incurred; thereafter, zero (0.0000) grade quality points. Instructors use the "I" when students fail to submit all of required coursework by the end of the quarter. Only award the "I" if it is possible for students to complete the work without class attendance.
In undergraduate courses, the "I" does not factor into the grade point averages during the quarter immediately after it is awarded. Following that subsequent quarter, the "I" carries zero (0.00) quality points and is calculated into the GPA like the "F" grade. After one (1) year, any "I" grade remaining on the student's record automatically changes to the "I/F," which carries zero (0.00) quality points and affects the student's GPA like the "F" grade.
I/F (Failure).
If the "I" remains on the student's record at the end of one (1) year after the quarter has ended, the "I" will change to the "I/F" (Failure).
“WX” (Official withdrawal, Non-attendance/participation).
Instructors will record a “WX” for those students who officially withdrew from the class (as denoted on the Online Class Grading roster by either “EW” or “W”) but who never attended any classes and did not submit any assigned work.
The instructor may replace a “W” appearing on the Online Class Grading roster with a "WX" by clicking "no" participation for that student. An assignment of “WX” has no impact on the student’s GPA. A “W” will appear on the student’s online grade report and on the transcript. The “WX” recognizes the student’s official withdrawal from the class and only records the fact of non-participation.
"UW" (Unofficial Withdrawal, Attendance/participation)
Instructors will record a “UW” (unofficial withdrawal) only for students who cease to attend a class following some attendance or participation. The "UW" carries zero (0.00) quality points. It is calculated into the GPA like the "F" grade.
“X” (Unofficial Withdrawal, Non-attendance/participation)
Instructors will record an “X” on the final grade roster for students who never attended any classes and did not submit any assigned work. The “X” will appear on the transcript and will carry zero (0.00) quality points. It is calculated into the GPA like the “F” grade.
"SP" (In Progress-Satisfactory Progress) and "UP" (In Progress-Unsatisfactory Progress)
The "SP" and "UP" grades are used only for those courses approved by College committees to have an extended grading period. Note: the "IP" is no longer valid for courses approved for "IP" grading at the undergraduate level. An "SP" or "UP" grade must be submitted. If the "SP" or "UP" grades remain on student's record at the end of one (1) year after the quarter has ended, these grades will change to the "I/F" (Failure).
"NP" (Not Proficient)
The "NP" is used only for 103-level and below English courses that require a level of proficiency to move through the sequence and that are approved by the appropriate College committees.
"NG" mark (No Grade Reported)
In May 2003, the Faculty Senate resolved that: "all course instructors have a professional responsibility to submit a grade for every student using only the approved UC grades."
Online Class Grading requires instructors to enter either a valid grade or the "NG" mark for all students officially enrolled in the class. For classes not graded by the close of Online Class Grading for the term, the Registrar's Office will record the "NG" mark for all students. Until the instructor submits a valid grade to replace the "NG", the "NG" mark will be associated with the class on the online grade report available to the student through the One Stop Student Services web site and will be printed on the student's official transcript.
Graduate Grades (effective Winter Quarter, 2007)
Graduate credit is indicated by a "G" next to the credit hour value.
| Grade |
Description |
Quality Points |
| A |
Excellent |
4.0000 |
| A- |
|
3.6667 |
| B+ |
|
3.3333 |
| B |
Good |
3.0000 |
| B- |
|
2.6667 |
| C+ |
|
2.3333 |
| C |
Satisfactory |
2.0000 |
| F |
Fail |
0.0000 |
| P |
Pass |
N/A |
| U |
Unsatisfactory |
N/A |
| T |
Audit |
N/A |
| I |
Incomplete |
0.0000* |
| I/F |
Failure |
0.0000 |
| W |
Withdrawal (Official) |
N/A |
| WX |
Withdrawal (Official) - No Participation |
N/A |
| UW |
Unofficial Withdrawal |
0.0000 |
| X |
Unofficial Withdrawal - No Participation |
0.0000 |
| SP |
In Progress - Satisfactory Progress |
N/A |
| UP |
In Progress - Unsatisfactory Progress |
N/A |
| NG mark |
No Grade Reported (See Instructor) |
N/A |
With the introduction of the “X” and “WX” grades specifically to denote
non-participation, by definition all other grades can be awarded only to students who have participated in the class in some way.
(i.e., “A” through “F”, “P”, “U”, “T”, “I”, “I/F”, “W”, “UW”, “IP”, “IP/F”, “NP”, “NG” mark). |
Comments:
"I" (Incomplete) and "I/F" (Failure)
No grade quality points (none) during first year after the "I" is incurred; thereafter, zero (0.0000) quality points and the "I" changes to "I/F" (Failure).
“WX” (Official withdrawal, Non-attendance/participation).
Instructors will record a “WX” for those students who officially withdrew from the class (as denoted on the Online Class Grading roster by either “EW” or “W”) but who never attended any classes and did not submit any assigned work.
The instructor may replace a “W” appearing on the Online Class Grading roster with a "WX" by clicking "no" participation for that student. An assignment of “WX” has no impact on the student’s GPA. A “W” will appear on the student’s online grade report and on the transcript. The “WX” recognizes the student’s official withdrawal from the class and only records the fact of non-participation.
"UW" (Unofficial Withdrawal, Attendance/participation)
Instructors will record a “UW” (unofficial withdrawal) only for students who cease to attend a class following some attendance or participation. The "UW" carries zero (0.00) quality points. It is calculated into the GPA like the "F" grade.
“X” (Unofficial Withdrawal, Non-attendance/participation)
Instructors will record an “X” on the final grade roster for students who never attended any classes and did not submit any assigned work. The “X” will appear on the transcript and will carry zero (0.00) quality points. It is calculated into the GPA like the “F” grade.
"SP" (In Progress-Satisfactory Progress) and "UP" (In Progress-Unsatisfactory Progress)
The "SP" and "UP" grades are used only for those courses approved by College committees to have an extended grading period beyond the normal quarter ending due to the nature of the material covered in the courses. Note: the "IP" no longer is valid for courses approved for "IP" grading at the graduate level. An "SP" or "UP" grade must be submitted.
"NP" (Not Proficient)
The "NP" is used only for 103-level and below English courses that require a level of proficiency to move through the sequence and that are approved by the appropriate College committees.
"NG" mark (No Grade Reported)
In May 2003, the Faculty Senate resolved that: "all course instructors have a professional responsibility to submit a grade for every student using only the approved UC grades."
Online Class Grading requires instructors to enter either a valid grade or the "NG" mark for all students officially enrolled in the class. For classes not graded by the close of Online Class Grading for the term, the Registrar's Office will record the "NG" mark for all students. Until the instructor submits a valid grade to replace the "NG", the "NG" mark will be associated with the class on the online grade report available to the student through the One Stop Student Services web site and will be printed on the student's official transcript.
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